Used Class A's

FlintlockCG wrote:
Thanks so much everybody for the great comments. Our budget is right about $40k and based on these comments we are going to focus on Monoco, Tiffin, or Newmar as our first choices. RV Trader has a lot of 10 year old units in these brands with very low mileage.

We are looking in the 34-36 foot range and I expect we will buy a Gas MH (but would consider a diesel if the right deal came along). My wife certainly agrees with the idea that we need the right floor plan and the other thing we have noticed is that some 10 year old units look pretty dated, while others look classic. The classic look is a definite.

One other question, are there companies that do pre-purchase inspections of MH's? I have bought cars sight unseen using a service and if we spot a MH 1000 miles away I would like an expert opinion. Probably would be smart to have it inspected even if it's close to home.

Thanks again.

Inspection is a must, no matter how far it is. Even at 1000 miles, I would go myself, if satisfied, then take it to a independent shop. Many things can be checked by yourself like:
Smell as you get in, yep it says a lot
Slides are working
Water system is functionning
Heater is working, electric and propane
Furnace is working and wait until it stops
Fridg, must be ice cold
All lights working, internal and externa
Air cond.
Charging of batteries, check before and after you start engine
Generator, starting, checking charge, start Air cond. to check good orperation
Age of batteries
Age and wear of tires, misalling wear, scallop like bumpy wear, the date is written on the tires, more than 8 years should be replaced, no craks, watch Michelin tires, they all crack after a few years.
Leaks, from chassis, engine, rad., brakes, roof, tranmission, Axle, steering
Drive it, check vibrations, pull, brakes, steering oscillation.

Inspect, inspect, inspect, a class A can be a money pit.