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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I've heard it once said that the rule of thumb is that the damage you see is 10% of what's really there. After repairing leaks and delam on a 5er of my own I can attest to that.
If they can prove to you with pictures the rotted stuff was replaced (and I assure you there is rot in there) and you can verify for yourself it was resealed and it passes a pressurized leak test only then would I consider, and only after working them down seriously on price.
If it was the floorplan I really wanted with the options I really wanted then I'd think about it after verifying all of the above. But there are so many more units out there.
I had to sell mine below market value to get it to move. I was clear with the sales ad and had pictures to prove the repair, and evidence to show it was done better than factory. I must have done something right because it sold quick, but I knew not to go into la la land and think that my trailer deserved full market price.
Now I shop with a rubber mallet to test the walls / ceiling / floor inside and out :)
If they can prove to you with pictures the rotted stuff was replaced (and I assure you there is rot in there) and you can verify for yourself it was resealed and it passes a pressurized leak test only then would I consider, and only after working them down seriously on price.
If it was the floorplan I really wanted with the options I really wanted then I'd think about it after verifying all of the above. But there are so many more units out there.
I had to sell mine below market value to get it to move. I was clear with the sales ad and had pictures to prove the repair, and evidence to show it was done better than factory. I must have done something right because it sold quick, but I knew not to go into la la land and think that my trailer deserved full market price.
Now I shop with a rubber mallet to test the walls / ceiling / floor inside and out :)
