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rvhippo
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Jan 11, 2014

Need Advice - look at used RV, possible freeze damage

I've got a deposit on a 2011 Airstream Avenue class B van. I'm too far away to inspect the unit so I hired a mobile RV tech to help me look over the van. The biggest worry he found was that the bla...
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rvhippo
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Jan 14, 2014
John&Joey wrote:
Most RV tech's are not auto mechanics. You stand a much higher risk of loss if the drive train has an issue. If the company will only sell "as is" I would want a mechanic to check the drive train out.

To me a tank sensor is a very small issue compared to an unknown drivetrain.


The mobile-tech took it out for a test drive. 3600 miles on the odometer. No fluid leaks. Holds gear under load and shifts smoothly.

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