Buying used

Hi,

Three things to check.

1. look for water leaks.
2. look harder for water leaks.
3. look extremely carefully for water leaks.

If there are any signs, don't walk but RUN away.

Much depends on the usage pattern of the previous owners. Ours was a second owner with meticulous service record and older folks. As a result, everything is in perfect working order, ac included, if you can find r-12. Hell, all my tank gauges still work. Again good maintenance and using public potties where available. Vent covers get brittle,etenabond is your friend. The patience and ability to reseat windows, doors, and locating service information so not to shell out 100 per hour for maintenance. Now, belts, hoses, mechanical add-ons, all have a useful life. These are easily replaced. Chassis and internal engine components, now there is the gamble. What it comes down to is good intuition and lots of luck. Enjoy.

With about 75,000 miles (120Kms), you can figure on many of the major components will need replacing, if not replaced already. Besides shocks, ball joints and brakes, the engine and transmission may not last another 75K. The house components, such as the frig and water heater, will typically start failing at 10 years, give or take. The flip side of this equation is you can do the repairs yourself and save a considerable amount over a new coach.

Preventive maintenance is the key issue here. A well maintained coach is high miles is preferred over a coach with low miles where preventive maintenance was ignored. It is very important for you to check the roof for any past or present leaks. Any evidence of same deserves close attention.

Welcome to the forum.

Check the age of the tires. RV tires usually age out before the wear out.

And, check for leaks. A small leak can cause a lot of damage if not repaired.