Private sale - What to look for / inspect
Hello all, newbie here looking for advice. My wife and I have decided to buy a TT to use for occasional camping trips and as a guest house when we have company. After looking for the past few weeks ...
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I got 12 hits from mobile RV repair-Naples ME---yellow pages
The cost and risk in buying used in this situation compels towards an independent inspection. Tires and sewer valves are typical maintenance/repair items. The biggest risk is that there are water intrusions that have existed and are impacting areas you can't see. Have a pressurized leak test performed to remove any leaks as a source of worry.
I can usually gauge the quality of a used item by talking with the owner. Typical use or trying to cover up shortcomings are easily noticed in a conversation. Talking points to bring the sale price down, I usually initiate but sometimes the owner will mention a concern or troublesome aspect.
It sounds like you've found a decent trailer from good folks at a reasonable price. Have fun camping!
The cost and risk in buying used in this situation compels towards an independent inspection. Tires and sewer valves are typical maintenance/repair items. The biggest risk is that there are water intrusions that have existed and are impacting areas you can't see. Have a pressurized leak test performed to remove any leaks as a source of worry.
I can usually gauge the quality of a used item by talking with the owner. Typical use or trying to cover up shortcomings are easily noticed in a conversation. Talking points to bring the sale price down, I usually initiate but sometimes the owner will mention a concern or troublesome aspect.
It sounds like you've found a decent trailer from good folks at a reasonable price. Have fun camping!
