Buying a Northwood Nash from a private seller
Wow...so many questions! We will be purchasing our first TT soon and have narrowed down what we want as far as floor plan, weight / length etc, and manufacturer. We found a trailer we like near us. Bu...
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My first camper was a 1998 Nash 22H. Very well built trailer, they are heavier than comparably sized rigs.
What do you mean by the "lines on the inside"...? Check the roof thoroughly. Perhaps consider a pressure leak test to ensure that the exterior is sealed.
I'm guessing the white substance coming out of the seams is probably butyl tape caulking. By seams do you mean the corner trim where the side walls meet the front/back walls and where the window/door trim meets the siding? If so, then yes it is likely butyl tape.
You should see large gobs of caulk on the roof penetrations, thats a good sign. Inspect those very well, inspect the seam between the roof and the side walls and back/front walls.
Make sure everything else works... fridge, AC, heater, microwave, tv etc. I would also put a couple gallons of water in the fresh water tank, turn on the water pump and make sure that the water pump works. Open your sink and flush your toilet to get all the air out, then close everything and wait and listen. If your pump keeps cycling, either your pump is leaking back or you have a water leak in your lines somewhere.
Northwood makes a great product. If it checks out, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it. Good luck!
What do you mean by the "lines on the inside"...? Check the roof thoroughly. Perhaps consider a pressure leak test to ensure that the exterior is sealed.
I'm guessing the white substance coming out of the seams is probably butyl tape caulking. By seams do you mean the corner trim where the side walls meet the front/back walls and where the window/door trim meets the siding? If so, then yes it is likely butyl tape.
You should see large gobs of caulk on the roof penetrations, thats a good sign. Inspect those very well, inspect the seam between the roof and the side walls and back/front walls.
Make sure everything else works... fridge, AC, heater, microwave, tv etc. I would also put a couple gallons of water in the fresh water tank, turn on the water pump and make sure that the water pump works. Open your sink and flush your toilet to get all the air out, then close everything and wait and listen. If your pump keeps cycling, either your pump is leaking back or you have a water leak in your lines somewhere.
Northwood makes a great product. If it checks out, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it. Good luck!
