Looking at used travel trailer.

jbeshears wrote:
That is true. I have not tested all the appliances yet. If they accepted my offer, I would make it contingent on trying out the appliances. When I went and looked at it, both the propane tanks were empty so I was unable to test heat, propane part of fridge, water heater, and stove. I also figure before I hand over the money I would need to hook it up and test brakes, and lights.

I did find another one I am interested in today. A 2004 Keystone Zeppelin M-281. It is 2000 pounds lighter than the dutchmen, and it has the nicer fiberglass sides, and aluminum wheels. It looks like they may have removed the couch and put a mattress in it's place though. Trying to find out if they still have the couch.

Have them add enough propane to test the appliances. Make sure they connect to water and have some water in the fresh tank so you can test for leaks. Have them pre-chill the fridge before you come to see it - at least that way you know it cools on either propane or electric (if it warms up while you're inspecting it, then there is a problem).

The easiest way for a seller to "hide" a problem is to use an excuse not to let you test it: hose is put away for winter, no propane in the tank, no electrical outlet, etc. Don't accept any excuse not to test everything. If they won't let you test it, walk away. Trust me on this - I had to replace a hot water tank and heater because the "hose was put away for the freeze". Convenient when he knew he had a split straight down the hot water tank - which he then hid by adding new insulation around the entire tank.