Buying used
Thinking of buying a used 24ft - 29ft class c. What components of the motorhome would be needing replacement on a rig 10 years old and with 90- 120,000 Kms ? Things like shocks, ball joints etc.
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Fishinghat wrote:
IAMICHABOD wrote:
There are always alternative ways to buy used. Sometimes you can get a good deal and a well maintained RV.
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Sounds like good advice from a knowledgeable source. In fact, very good advice.
Thank you VERY MUCH
- Don't pass up a nice rig simply because it has few miles on the odometer. Find out why and how well it has been maintained. Make sure that everything in the housebox works properly, especially the house batteries and charger/converter, fridge, roof AC, furnace, water heater, freshwater system and expect these things to eventually die or need repairs. As warned above, inspect for any signs of water leak damage and professional repairs made, replace tires over 5 years old, have brakes serviced including new flex lines and brake fluid flush and engine cooling system condition including all belts and hoses, water pump, clutch fan and radiator.
IAMICHABOD wrote:
There are always alternative ways to buy used. Sometimes you can get a good deal and a well maintained RV.
This Way
Worked for me and thousands of others.
Sounds like good advice from a knowledgeable source. In fact, very good advice.- There are always alternative ways to buy used. Sometimes you can get a good deal and a well maintained RV.
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Worked for me and thousands of others. - Thanks for everyone's input. You can learn so much from talking to others.
- Look hard for stains, evidence of water leaks. Also check for any bubbles or wrinkles in the outer surface as possible delaminaation in addition to drive train problems and worn brake componets.
- Grahamk53,
RVers tend to be a bit anal about the rigs they buy. Virtually every used rig will have some maintenance issues, but rebuilding (within reason) and adding stuff to your rig is all part of the fun. There are really great buys out there where mileage is high. There are really poor buys out there with almost no miles at all. Start looking, listening, shopping, asking for advice and then go out there and see for yourself. As your knowledge increases you'll become more comfortable with the choices you need to make. You have to start somewhere and this forum is a great place to start! - Hi Grahamk53,
I paid $34,000 for a five year old class C with 4000 miles on it. - As my budget is in the $20-$40,000 range it sounds like it will eventually cost me a lot more.
