Should we buy used 5th wheel
True newbie to 5th wheels. Looking to retire. Should we buy used and if so - how old ? What to look or ask for? Desperately looking for some guidance in purchase of our retirement home :) ...
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rjxj wrote:
If you buy used be very careful of water damage as it can sometimes be difficult to spot. If you buy new go over it very carefully to look for potential leaks. You can replace a refrigerator or furnace but water damage often times can scrap an RV because it's too expensive to repair. Dont listen to sales people and do your own research as to what truck you need. If you were to buy a truck first without having a rig yet, buy a one ton.
This is all good advice. Water damage is the biggest issue with buying used and often very hard to detect. I bought a used TT and 2 months later found that part of the roof and a wall were rotten from water leaks. This was a huge repair.
Do your homework regarding your tow vehicle. A lot of people buy and use a inadequate tow vehicle for a 5th wheel. IMO, there are not any 1/2 ton trucks out there that makes a good tow vehicle for the average 5th wheel.
