purchase of older stored motorcoach
Newbie to the forum and rving... We bought a 2000 Tiffin Allegro Zephyr that has not been used much for the last 8 years but we have seen it and it is in a heated shed. We have a mechanic checking it...
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A few things come to mind:
Tires need replacing without a doubt. We have Hankooks on our 2003 Executive and cannot say enough good things about them.
A Zephyr probably has an AquaHot furnace/hwh. It will likely need routine service. Check to be sure it works, as sitting unused can lead to problems such as stuck check valves, circulation pumps, etc.
Verify the fridge is in working order if having sat unused for a length of time.
Does the current owner have good maintenance records? That goes a long way toward peace of mind when heading down the road!
It's 14 years old, so closely check out any slide gaskets and roof sealant to be sure she won't leak when out in the elements. Check everywhere inside for ANY signs of water damage.
Other than that, just check to make sure everything functions. Sounds like a private sale, so any repairs will become your responsibility and should be part of price negotiations.
Tires need replacing without a doubt. We have Hankooks on our 2003 Executive and cannot say enough good things about them.
A Zephyr probably has an AquaHot furnace/hwh. It will likely need routine service. Check to be sure it works, as sitting unused can lead to problems such as stuck check valves, circulation pumps, etc.
Verify the fridge is in working order if having sat unused for a length of time.
Does the current owner have good maintenance records? That goes a long way toward peace of mind when heading down the road!
It's 14 years old, so closely check out any slide gaskets and roof sealant to be sure she won't leak when out in the elements. Check everywhere inside for ANY signs of water damage.
Other than that, just check to make sure everything functions. Sounds like a private sale, so any repairs will become your responsibility and should be part of price negotiations.
