Selling a Distressed Motorhome
So, I have a 1990 Overland motorhome that I am intending to put up for sale--but it has issues. My question is, how detailed do I need to get in an initial ad? Understand that I do not want to hide ...
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I agree with the just put "needs work" crowd, with two exceptions.
The big exception would be if there was a safety issue that would not normally be considered by a buyer, especially if you created that hazard by modifying the rig. For example, if 4 of the 5 lug bolts on a wheel had broken off and you just superglued them back into place to make it look good, that needs to be disclosed. I would disclose any major safety issue just to protect myself and feel good about myself at the same time. If the brakes don't work and you let the buyer drive off, you may be legally liable if they then plow into a school bus and hopefully you would feel downright bad for the parents of the dead and injured. The extra few dollars you might have in your pocket because you bluffed you way through the sale probably won't make up for it.
The second would be if the rig has had major damage repaired. Things like full flood damage, major damage from an accident etc, especially if those repairs are covering up major problems that you know about. If the internal wiring is all corroded because you accidentally drove it into the ocean, that should be disclosed.
Cosmetic issues, leaks, squeaks, radios that have a lot of static, "needs work" is sufficient.
The big exception would be if there was a safety issue that would not normally be considered by a buyer, especially if you created that hazard by modifying the rig. For example, if 4 of the 5 lug bolts on a wheel had broken off and you just superglued them back into place to make it look good, that needs to be disclosed. I would disclose any major safety issue just to protect myself and feel good about myself at the same time. If the brakes don't work and you let the buyer drive off, you may be legally liable if they then plow into a school bus and hopefully you would feel downright bad for the parents of the dead and injured. The extra few dollars you might have in your pocket because you bluffed you way through the sale probably won't make up for it.
The second would be if the rig has had major damage repaired. Things like full flood damage, major damage from an accident etc, especially if those repairs are covering up major problems that you know about. If the internal wiring is all corroded because you accidentally drove it into the ocean, that should be disclosed.
Cosmetic issues, leaks, squeaks, radios that have a lot of static, "needs work" is sufficient.
