Looking at 2008 Motorhome????

Ask when it was last started, and moved or driven a few miles. Internal engine parts can dry out and corrode if left sitting too long.
I have always been told that corrosion can happen inside if they aren't moved once in a while to splash the oils and fluids around.

DrewE mentioned the generator but I would expand that and say if it has less than 120 hours on it beware. Generators should be exercised under load at least once a month for at least an hour. And they cost a bunch to have repaired.

If the rig has been stored outdoors I would probably look carefully at the rubber around the doors to check for deterioration. If it is cracked or inflexible, you can be sure most of the hoses and rubber items are problems. I would also inspect the roof.

Of course, everything must be checked out by a pro as mentioned by others but I would get a good idea of maintenance based on the roof, rubbers and genset.

Does it have service records? If the oil wasn't changed by the calendar instead of by the mileage that can be trouble. Same with other fluids. Again, you can take a quick look at a few things and determine if you want to spend the money to have a pro rv person check it out as well as a mechanic for the chassis.

Paul

Paul

Thanks for all your advice
Keep them coming
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Low mileage in itself would not concern me (nor be an especial plus), but the lack of maintenance that sometimes goes with low mileage and low usage is a problem. If it's indeed in good shape and properly maintained, with caulking and so forth that has been properly looked after, it may be a decent deal and give you many years of service. Do check as thoroughly as you can for water damage.

Do expect the chassis to need the maintenance of any ten year old chassis, rather than the maintenance of a 3700 mile chassis. Many parts (bushings and hoses and such) and fluids break down as much with time as with use.

Verifying all the systems just means seeing that everything works: the fridge cools and runs on propane and electric power, the stove burners light, the oven (if it has one) works, the microwave nukes, the air conditioner conditions air, the furnace heats it, the generator starts and makes electricity, the water heater heats water, and so on. There's no magic to checking those parts of things, just a fair little bit of legwork.

Low mileage was a big concern to me HOW COME
Asked seller & he said shortly after purchasing MH his wife & travel conpanioun passed away & he had no desire to use Motorhome
At an RV storage yard I passed over the last 3 years at least I always saw MH stored there
A complete inspection is an absolute
Keep suggestions coming
Anyone own a 2008 Tioga SL Motorhome????
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our,s is a 2007 just truned 40k I would not be afraid of it, ours runs short 200 mile trips all summer and its in perfect shape. tires only thing to check.ours is stored inside.

Obviously, that is not many miles... plan on having it thoroughly inspected by a mechanic. You will probably need new tires so figure $1,500 for that {regaredless of how they look} if they are in fact the originals - check the DOT codes. Plan on changing/flushing every fluid, belt, and hose but that should not add up to much more than peace of mind.

Lack of use is particularly hard on the internal coach systems - AC, furnace, generator, water heater, slides {if any}, awnings, etc. All of these systems will need to be run and thoroughly inspected by a professional so you at least know what you are getting yourself in to.

Also, you need to find out why it has so few miles and where and how it was stored.

Once {hopefully} you know what you are getting you can adjust your offer accordingly. A unit with less than 400 miles a year would make me very nervous and cautious but it may be the proverbial diamond in the rough. Good luck and keep us posted.

:C