Now that you have an RV what do you look for in a used one?

My list of things to check is short:

1. Everything.

Owning several different RV over the years I learn 1 definite thing.
- every older wood RV does have dryrot somewhere.
I bought my camper mostly because it has aluminium frame.
Turn out aluminium frame was more for advertisements, than for structural strength.
Very skeleton frame did not go to front nose, while for jack mount it was reinforced wit wood block.
Bottom line, well maintained top end camper did require extensive dryrot repairs after 8 years.
So real life question is not if you have it, but when you will see it coming outside.

TxGearhead wrote:
Look over on keystonerv.org
They have a good pre delivery inspection (pdi) list "sticky" on one of the sub-forums.

If you're buying from an individual, look at his cars, yard, house etc. How he takes care of these will be about he cared for the 5th.

So true...emmaculate yard tells a lot about the individual.

Look over on keystonerv.org
They have a good pre delivery inspection (pdi) list "sticky" on one of the sub-forums.

If you're buying from an individual, look at his cars, yard, house etc. How he takes care of these will be about he cared for the 5th.

Check the AGE of the tires, not just the tread depth.

As you probably know, RV tires usually age out before they wear out. A good deal on a used RV may not be as good if you need to buy new tires before you can safely use it.

Ceiling stains from leaking. You may want to post in 5th wheels.

no rubber roof
bumpy

You already hit my top one - leaks, whether it's structural or plumbing.
I get asked to go with friends a lot when they're RV shopping. I make sure they tell the seller ahead of time to fire up everything in boondock mode - fridge cold on gas, hot water, etc.
I also bring a voltmeter to check the batteries.
Since you're looking at a 5'er, check the inside/backside for the rims for wheel grease splotches, looking for bad axle seals.
Look for small stress cracks in the siding from excessive frame flex, especially around the slide out corners.
Check the rubber boots sealing the slide outs for age cracking or tears.

I'm sure I'll think of more...