Possible Big Repairs, Used Motor Home
If I buy a 2 - 4 year old used diesel pusher motor home (to avoid huge front end depreciation), what are the big things I might get hung with? Motor repairs, transmission repairs?? How much might th...
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Engine and Tranny are the big ticket items for sure. Get used samples of all fluids, engine oil, coolant and transmission oil. Hydraulic oil, too, if hydraulic fan cooled. Results will give you a snap shot of condition. Make it a condition of sale. For peace of mind a warranty may be worth it. Most of the house stuff is no different than your 5th wheel unless your MH has an Aqua-Hot. That is also a big ticket item.
I was pretty nervous about those items as well. We went from Travel trailer to Class A. Make no mistake you need to have some resources around, cash, warranty or credit card. You should also plan on ~$5k to make it yours or for incidentals. Things you didn't find on the walk through. Most RV elated engine problem are due to poor maintenance of the coolant system.
IMHO tires are the telltale, anyone who goes cheap on the tires skimps elsewhere, too.
I was pretty nervous about those items as well. We went from Travel trailer to Class A. Make no mistake you need to have some resources around, cash, warranty or credit card. You should also plan on ~$5k to make it yours or for incidentals. Things you didn't find on the walk through. Most RV elated engine problem are due to poor maintenance of the coolant system.
IMHO tires are the telltale, anyone who goes cheap on the tires skimps elsewhere, too.
