What happens after agreeing to a price?
OK...I want to have a clear picture in my mind of what to expect as we go through this process. Never done this before, so feel like I am in the dark. We are shopping for used fifth wheel. So, fi...
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If you are serious about shopping, go when the weather conditions are the worst you can get. If it's pouring rain, that is when to shop. Check with your hand all around every inch, in every cupboard, along every roof line and under every window and door and you will notice the wet spots. If you shop when all is dry, they will love you and tell you how wonderful it is indeed.
I have been into brand new units after a rain, and the carpet is soaked, the walls feel cold and damp, and you just know there is many things wrong.
My advice, don't go to the top, buy quality and used over new and inexpensive. Get someone to show you everything works. If it's sitting and they tell you it worked last time, tell them to hook it up and show you it works still.
I showed my previous camper with water in the tank, hot water in the hot water tank, the fridge had cold beer in it, ice cubes in the freezer, and I turned on the furnace for them and ran up and down the jacks. You should expect nothing less, and if it's as is, where is, RUN AWAY!
I have been into brand new units after a rain, and the carpet is soaked, the walls feel cold and damp, and you just know there is many things wrong.
My advice, don't go to the top, buy quality and used over new and inexpensive. Get someone to show you everything works. If it's sitting and they tell you it worked last time, tell them to hook it up and show you it works still.
I showed my previous camper with water in the tank, hot water in the hot water tank, the fridge had cold beer in it, ice cubes in the freezer, and I turned on the furnace for them and ran up and down the jacks. You should expect nothing less, and if it's as is, where is, RUN AWAY!
