If buying a used Class C - what not to do
I am in the beginning stages of looking for either a Class B or C not more $30,000. It is a bit overwhelming as everything else we have had has been a trailer. I am looking within about 200 miles of w...
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first you need to determine what you want and expect of the unit. Here are some examples from cheap and older to newer.
https://tucson.craigslist.org/search/rva?query=brake+system
then once you make your decision, you need to make a very good inspection with either an experienced owner or a local contractor of the unit. Looking for the normal things like no water leaks, no outside damage or trim missing that leads to water leaks, large globs of caulk compound etc. Then check the appliances. does the refer work? How cold is it top and bottom, does it switch over to elec or gas like its supposed to? How is the microwave if so equiped, stove/oven function as it supposed to. No water line, sink leaks soft floors around toilet or sinks etc. the ac and heater work or not both elec and gas as appropriate, the generator runs even powers all. How old are coach and chassis battery's?
Mechanically will again depend on age. You looking for gas or diesel? Buy a scan gauge hook up (obd 2) take for good test drive, power there or is it a dog, any codes on the trip (take to autozone or and get a scan for free for this) Burning oil etc just like you would a used car. Check tire date codes the list can go on, and on and on.
https://tucson.craigslist.org/search/rva?query=brake+system
then once you make your decision, you need to make a very good inspection with either an experienced owner or a local contractor of the unit. Looking for the normal things like no water leaks, no outside damage or trim missing that leads to water leaks, large globs of caulk compound etc. Then check the appliances. does the refer work? How cold is it top and bottom, does it switch over to elec or gas like its supposed to? How is the microwave if so equiped, stove/oven function as it supposed to. No water line, sink leaks soft floors around toilet or sinks etc. the ac and heater work or not both elec and gas as appropriate, the generator runs even powers all. How old are coach and chassis battery's?
Mechanically will again depend on age. You looking for gas or diesel? Buy a scan gauge hook up (obd 2) take for good test drive, power there or is it a dog, any codes on the trip (take to autozone or and get a scan for free for this) Burning oil etc just like you would a used car. Check tire date codes the list can go on, and on and on.
