The fun of buying from a non-RVer
When we bought a used 05 Jayco Escapade I knew that we were buying it from a non-RVer and I did find the problems and figured it was acceptable with the price. What I mean by non-RVer is that the battery was dead and so far the propane has had 2 leaks so I'm fairly sure those systems haven't been used in the year they owned. I'm not saying they took terrible care of it by any means just drove to campgrounds and used it.
So far have replaced/fix the battery, electric step motor (not sure on that one), propane regulator, tail pipe bracket and side clips. Still need figure out the propane leak over by the stove/water heater/furnace, clearance lights, stray voltage leak on ground (4-6V AC! not convinced its the RV), and probably replace the electric element in the water heater. The only saving grace and $$ is that I can do a majority of the work myself. It was anyone else it would be serious money pit. As I've told my wife most of this I won't have to do again for 5+ years and all the appliances work so it's not as bad as it seems.
And that leads to my point for all newbies to RV's.. buy from a experienced RVer if all possible. I would think that would even be better than buying from a dealer unless you can track down the PO. The first Class C we looked at I wouldn't of had to do anything to but was a 92 and unable to get a loan. It was owned by a seasoned RVer and everything worked.
So far have replaced/fix the battery, electric step motor (not sure on that one), propane regulator, tail pipe bracket and side clips. Still need figure out the propane leak over by the stove/water heater/furnace, clearance lights, stray voltage leak on ground (4-6V AC! not convinced its the RV), and probably replace the electric element in the water heater. The only saving grace and $$ is that I can do a majority of the work myself. It was anyone else it would be serious money pit. As I've told my wife most of this I won't have to do again for 5+ years and all the appliances work so it's not as bad as it seems.
And that leads to my point for all newbies to RV's.. buy from a experienced RVer if all possible. I would think that would even be better than buying from a dealer unless you can track down the PO. The first Class C we looked at I wouldn't of had to do anything to but was a 92 and unable to get a loan. It was owned by a seasoned RVer and everything worked.
