jvc456 wrote:
Its a 2011 Starcraft Travel Star Expandable Hybrid 176RB. Just spoke with the owner on my concerns, to clear up any confusion he said it may have been from cleaning but since the day they bought it from the dealer it was always like this and they didn't notice any leaks. It wasn't at all soft to touch but something caused that wood to swell along the bottom. I did go there and pushed from underneath the trailer and didn't notice any soft spots. There is some kind of black membrane underneath so I can see the exposed floorboard to really know. The price is great and we are so tempted to trust the seller as they don't live far from us and seems like they just really don't plan on using. I haven't checked the bunk end doors they do seem sealed and didn't see any signs of water entry inside along where the bunk doors close.
He just sounds fishy. I'm not one to necessarily shy away from some water damage, but this guy's statements just don't ring honest.
Why would he say it "may have been from cleaning" if it was that way when he bought it? And again, cleaning will NOT cause that sort of damage - ever. If he's willing to lie to you about this, what else is he lying about? Maybe the hot water tank burst? Did you check it out? Maybe the pipes burst? Did you check them out? So many things could have caused that damage. And if he bought it like that, why didn't HE question it then? All that damage and he just bought it without getting any answer as to WHY it was damaged?
I know it sounds like a great price, but when you get it home and find out that this guy lied about other things, you're likely to find out it wasn't such a great deal after all and you're putting a LOT more money into fixing all the problems. You're better off paying a bit more for one without the damage - or at least damage that can be better explained.
