Buying a 5’er that’s been lived in full time
My wife and I are shopping for a new to us fifth wheel. I recently found a 2016 Cedar Creek 33IK. I’ve talked with the owner over the phone but have not looked at it in person yet. He’s asking 30,...
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ACZL wrote:valhalla360 wrote:MFL wrote:
If it has been sitting in the same spot, due to owners work, then may need tires already, and could have some UV damage on one side/end.
Unless there was something wrong with the tires when the manufacturer put them on, 2yr old tires should not be failing from UV damage. You can debate if they should be changed at 5 or 7 yrs but 2yrs should not be an issue.
To the OP: Go look. As long as it was maintained reasonably well, no concerns with full time use.
I'd be more worried about a rig that was bought, taken out once and in storage for the last couple years. Odds are the issues with a new rig won't have been shaken out.
I'd be leery of 2-3 year old tires if sun blasted on them all summer long w/o covers on them. Shoot, the tires could have been mfr'd in '15 or even '14 even tho the coach is a '16.
Tires just sitting, not moving, parked in the dirt/poor surface, or sun can have potential damage. Just something for OP to watch for, as we have no idea where, or what surface this RV is parked on, or if it has been moved occasionally. If not moved, and one side of RV facing sun for several years, UV damage to caulk, slide seals, and other trim is possible. Again...we don't know the specifics, but things for the OP to consider when arriving to inspect.
Hope it turns out to be a nice unit, and all goes well for OP, and seller!
Jerry
