Used 2000 Coleman Cheyenne Grand Touring?
So, after sitting on the fence for 9 long years (ever since I immigrated to Canada) and saving some money aside, I decided that this year I will finally buy my first RV! Now, I can't justify buying...
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As Bondebond noted, check out the roof very closely, especially around the air conditioner.
Look inside for signs of water leaks/damage on the roof, floor, cabinets, etc. Soft floors are a classic sign of water damage. If you find any soft spots, look underneath at that location. (Don't be worried that the subfloor appears to be unprotected; it's that way so any moisture that gets into the composite wood can also get back out. They used marine-grade adhesives in the subfloor.)
Check out operation of the water and electrical systems. Verify there's a 30A main breaker in the power center. If there isn't one and you decide to buy, send me a private message and I'll go through how to add one. I highly recommend this easy and inexpensive add (about $4US).
Check condition and age of the tires. Look for the DOT code. The last four digits indicate the week and year of manufacturer; 1614 would indicate the tire was made the 16th week of 2014. Look for cracks and damage to the sidewalls.
If the trailer has brakes verify operation of them. Your tow vehicle will need a brake controller installed. Most recommend one of the Prodigy controllers. There may be some work to do to the tow vehicle too, such as adding a charge and brake electrical wires back to the trailer plug.
Let's see, what else? Does it open and close smoothly? If possible, ask the current owner when the wheel bearings and brakes were last checked/maintained.
Good luck!
Look inside for signs of water leaks/damage on the roof, floor, cabinets, etc. Soft floors are a classic sign of water damage. If you find any soft spots, look underneath at that location. (Don't be worried that the subfloor appears to be unprotected; it's that way so any moisture that gets into the composite wood can also get back out. They used marine-grade adhesives in the subfloor.)
Check out operation of the water and electrical systems. Verify there's a 30A main breaker in the power center. If there isn't one and you decide to buy, send me a private message and I'll go through how to add one. I highly recommend this easy and inexpensive add (about $4US).
Check condition and age of the tires. Look for the DOT code. The last four digits indicate the week and year of manufacturer; 1614 would indicate the tire was made the 16th week of 2014. Look for cracks and damage to the sidewalls.
If the trailer has brakes verify operation of them. Your tow vehicle will need a brake controller installed. Most recommend one of the Prodigy controllers. There may be some work to do to the tow vehicle too, such as adding a charge and brake electrical wires back to the trailer plug.
Let's see, what else? Does it open and close smoothly? If possible, ask the current owner when the wheel bearings and brakes were last checked/maintained.
Good luck!
