Hi Christine: I hope you find the adventure and lifestyle you are seeking. A couple of things real quick. Checking out an RV can and should take time. You might want to hire an experienced RVer to do it for you. Make sure the RV does not leak. Check around the roof area, AC unit, TV antenna, and especially windows for leaks and/or mold. Get all of the maintenance records that you can to insure the RV has been properly maintained. Check all appliances and run the generator to make sure it works. Check the date codes on the tires and make sure they are not over six years old. RV tires need to be changed based on time, no matter how good the tread looks. Learn what the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity of the RV is. This is the amount of weight of people and stuff you can carry without overloading the chassis, suspension, and tires. If you purchase the RV, take it to a local campground and try it out, and you out, before heading out on a trip. And finally, watch out for physical therapists!
Bob (retired PT)
