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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You mentioned that you work at a roofing supply place and that you are able to work on an RV. First thing is thats very good because RV's are cheesy and always need something. Second thing is DONT buy anything with signs of water damage. You may think its small or the owner may be down playing it or the price may be great but often times the damage that cant be seen is very bad. You can have water signs on the ceiling and have your foot go through the floor. Dont do it.
You can replace the engine or trans or appliances. If you knew it had a blown engine you could get a price and know where you stand but when it comes to water damage you will be crushed as you open it up and that sinking feeling hits you. There are too many to choose from so just go slow. The ideal rig will probably be stored indoors, you just need to find it. One of the first things to do is get up on top on your hands and knees and inspect EVERY inch of it for soft spots. If I was buying a new RV I would be on top doing that. As you move around listen for snapping or cracking noises from bad plywood. The number one RV issue is water. Then there is the side of water and RV's that oldmattb touched on.
You can replace the engine or trans or appliances. If you knew it had a blown engine you could get a price and know where you stand but when it comes to water damage you will be crushed as you open it up and that sinking feeling hits you. There are too many to choose from so just go slow. The ideal rig will probably be stored indoors, you just need to find it. One of the first things to do is get up on top on your hands and knees and inspect EVERY inch of it for soft spots. If I was buying a new RV I would be on top doing that. As you move around listen for snapping or cracking noises from bad plywood. The number one RV issue is water. Then there is the side of water and RV's that oldmattb touched on.
