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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spoon059 wrote:
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!
The sealant / caulking was on the exterior of the trailer for sure where the sidewall met the front wall. Not sure it was near any windows or other openings. I will make sure to look next time I get to look at the trailer.
Thanks for the suggestion about the water pump. I am hoping that that kind of stuff will be checked when the seller has it checked out. Also nice that the warranty is still active till May so anything that is under warranty and is amiss could be fixed. If not I will check that myself.
