Evidence of water - deal breaker?
I just found an RV that we really like the layout, but it has evidence of prior leakage of the roof at the rear end above the bed. The ceiling has ripples indicating where the water had intruded - ab...
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You need to see it in person. Check the inside ceiling and walls for any softness, mold, etc. Remember, that a leak in the roof could show up in a different spot inside depending on how the water flowed.
Signs of prior leakage aren't always a "run away" sign. Sometimes, a leak happens - to any rig. It's how quickly the leak was repaired that matters. It also depends on how much you love the rig.
There was sign of leakage at my A/C and ceiling vent in the clipper. I checked the areas, including nearby walls, for further signs of damage, and when I didn't find any, I decided to go for it. Before the first rains, I resealed the roof. The first rain, I stood inside the clipper and watched. No leaking. I would have lost out on a great RV if I had just run away.
And there's no reason why that RV with no signs of leaking ends up leaking after you bought it.
Signs of prior leakage aren't always a "run away" sign. Sometimes, a leak happens - to any rig. It's how quickly the leak was repaired that matters. It also depends on how much you love the rig.
There was sign of leakage at my A/C and ceiling vent in the clipper. I checked the areas, including nearby walls, for further signs of damage, and when I didn't find any, I decided to go for it. Before the first rains, I resealed the roof. The first rain, I stood inside the clipper and watched. No leaking. I would have lost out on a great RV if I had just run away.
And there's no reason why that RV with no signs of leaking ends up leaking after you bought it.
