Tips and insight for new uses purchase?
Hello all, I've always wanted to buy a small RV and travel the east coast with my two girls (6 and 10) while they are still young. I've recently been looking in TX at some new models that were a...
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gbopp wrote:
Welcome to the forum. If you don't know anything about RV's, now is a good time to learn. Read this forum, and others, ask lots of questions. Your idea of 'mint condition' is probably very different from the seller.
It would be wise to hire a mobile RV tech to inspect the RV you are seriously considering.
Water leaks are a killer for any RV. A small leak not fixed quickly can do a lot of damage. So, the roof definitely needs inspected.
Tires are another major item. On RV's tires usually age out before they wear out. Just because they have plenty of tread and look good does not mean they are safe. Learn how to read the tire code to determine the age.
There is a lot to learn about RV's but, it's all fun stuff so don't be intimidated.
Ask a lot of questions and don't be in a big hurry to buy.
Use your search as a earning experience.
I agree with the above for the coach items. I would probably have a mechanic go over it. We bought a slightly used 8-year old B+ to take to Alaska several years ago. Had our mechanic change all the belts, hoses, fluids and filters. The coach made it over 15,000 without a blip.
Enjoy! Looks like a really nice coach, but have it checked out.
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