Purchasing a low mileage, low use gas MH

If the coach has been stored outside in the elements, make sure the roof and all roof caulking around vents, antenna, fridge venting, rear ladder mount points, and any antenna, is in good shape. Telltale signs of a leak, are musty smell inside the coach. In addition, make sure the antenna booster works, all plumbing fixtures operate as designed, and check all waste lines and sewer gate valves for proper open and closing and no leaks. Ensure all gas appliances work properly, and propane, heat, CO, and smoke detectors are working. Run the generator, and exercise the transfer switch. Even check the windshield wipers, and sprayers. The windshield wipers on a coach can be up to 75.00 bucks each side. The engine and tranny should be fine, just give the coach a good run, up to highway speeds, and give the brakes a good hard stop, too. Most importantly, check the tires. With as few miles as this coach has, the rubber is probably original, and way too old for safe traveling. Any cracks would indicate deterioration. Also, all tires have a date of manufacture stamped in code on the sidewall. Good luck

Look at the underside well... If it has been setting over damp earth, as in someone's backyard, It could be quite rusty under there....

You have either found an uncut diamond or a lump of coal. Check EVERYTHING as listed by other posts. As long as the roof is still water tight and there's no delamination the house side of the coach should be sound. With the chassis the concern is the fuel system and the tires. Considering the power train performed on the test drive that helps. Generator probably needs a new carburetor which would cost less than a rebuild. Good bet the tires were installed by Ford seven years ago so plan on changing them on the way home if you buy the coach.

You should be in an excellent negotiation position for reducing the sale price. The coach might need as much of $5K in service (tires, generator service, brake check and such). Also the chassis model year is also a good choice. Three valve engine and five speed transmission. Got any pics?

If any of us had found a 2007 car with 5,700 miles on it would probably would all jump on it. But, this is a motorhome. As others have stated, look at everything closely and if it checks out OK, I would ZERO everything out (oil, filter, belts , tires, etc.) Most likely I would think you have found a gem but you have to be careful. Good Luck!

MM.

In my opinion, yes the rubber should be replaced. All of it is pretty easy and cheap, except the tires. Belts, hoses, etc no big deal. Like it was mentioned, the roof should be looked over very carefully. Not certain, but I would bet the roof is rubber. If left outside, its life may only be another 5-7 years. If you take care of it, you might extend its life. Check the caulking up there too.

Other than that, it sounds like a real gem!!!

Here is another one with only 4,000 miles

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