Need advice on purchasing an older RV.
My partner and I are looking to purchase an RV by the end of the year and have it renovated by next spring when we will strike out on the road and go full time. We are interested in Class A RVs due to...
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Fleetwood made some good coaches that could still be reliable and usable. But, for something that old, preventive maintenance is everything. Think of a car that is that old. Now, add a house that bounces down the road.
The life expectancy of most of the components is less than 20 years, so you would have to expect that some, if not most, have been replaced at least once. The one potential problem that is very serious is a leaking roof. Avoid any rig you find with water stains anywhere around the ceiling. Engines and transmissions are somewhat common, so repair or replacement is not totally prohibitive. Expensive, but not out of the question.
The life expectancy of most of the components is less than 20 years, so you would have to expect that some, if not most, have been replaced at least once. The one potential problem that is very serious is a leaking roof. Avoid any rig you find with water stains anywhere around the ceiling. Engines and transmissions are somewhat common, so repair or replacement is not totally prohibitive. Expensive, but not out of the question.
