inspectors vs doing it yourself
Our budget won't allow us to buy new. For months I have been in forums reading what to look for when buying used. (I have made lists.)I am wondering which is better: paying an inspector or inspecting ...
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Good advice from WyoTraveler. We bought used as well. I studied up from this forum when searching out a TT. With that advice, I felt educated enough to get a good deal on a solid trailer.
We went through several rigs, and being thorough saved us greatly as we found issues that would have ultimately been money pits. I am amazed at the condition of some rigs at dealerships...they have to know these things are hiding massive problems, but they go on selling them.
Take time with each TT, look at every possible place for damage, leaks, repairs and unusual wear. Pull out drawers, look behind furniture, feel for soft spots, flashlight everywhere, inspect the roof, look for delamination, frame twisting, uneven tire wear, and check the operational status of every appliance, and run water looking for pressure leaks, (listen for a pump that cycles when a tap is not open).
Read all the other tips here and you will do fine. Our rig has been a wonderful selection with nary a problem.
We went through several rigs, and being thorough saved us greatly as we found issues that would have ultimately been money pits. I am amazed at the condition of some rigs at dealerships...they have to know these things are hiding massive problems, but they go on selling them.
Take time with each TT, look at every possible place for damage, leaks, repairs and unusual wear. Pull out drawers, look behind furniture, feel for soft spots, flashlight everywhere, inspect the roof, look for delamination, frame twisting, uneven tire wear, and check the operational status of every appliance, and run water looking for pressure leaks, (listen for a pump that cycles when a tap is not open).
Read all the other tips here and you will do fine. Our rig has been a wonderful selection with nary a problem.
