Newbie questions on buying a used Class C
I am an absolute newbie and would like to get an RV without making a major investment. I do not mind old, but I would very much prefer not to get into a fixer project. I am currently looking at t...
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1. You could hire a mechanic to go over the engine and someone who knows RVs to check the house systems and parts. Smell around the house to tell if there is a musty smell. Look for signs of water damage and ask about it. Being an older rig, there would be 'repairs'.
2. We didn't have a mechanic check our a ten year old RV, but we knew the Ford V10 engine was reliable, and didn't see or hear anything suspect. A nineteen years old engine may be a different story.
3.I can tell you what we did. We checked out the RV twice and made a verbal agreement with the seller. We put the money into one account. We met the sellers at their bank. We brought whatever the CU said to bring to their bank and the two banks made the money transfer. We brought our proof of insurance.
It probably would be good for both parties to go to the secretary of state office to transfer the title, but I'm not sure how that works. Our seller just handed over the title right in the bank.
4. To arrive at a price we looked at the guides and selling prices. That will be more difficult for you due to the age of the vehicle.
Good luck! I hope you find what works for you.
Mike Leslie
2003 Minnie 29"
2. We didn't have a mechanic check our a ten year old RV, but we knew the Ford V10 engine was reliable, and didn't see or hear anything suspect. A nineteen years old engine may be a different story.
3.I can tell you what we did. We checked out the RV twice and made a verbal agreement with the seller. We put the money into one account. We met the sellers at their bank. We brought whatever the CU said to bring to their bank and the two banks made the money transfer. We brought our proof of insurance.
It probably would be good for both parties to go to the secretary of state office to transfer the title, but I'm not sure how that works. Our seller just handed over the title right in the bank.
4. To arrive at a price we looked at the guides and selling prices. That will be more difficult for you due to the age of the vehicle.
Good luck! I hope you find what works for you.
Mike Leslie
2003 Minnie 29"
