Looking for advice/feedback on a purchase

RetiredRealtorRick wrote:

Dusty R wrote:
We are on out 3rd new mh 2nd Winnebago/Itasca. I've felt that Winnebagos are better built.

I agree. I'd rather have a Winnebago that's 3 - 5 years older than a slightly newer Thor product. Do your due diligence.

My 09 Itasca Cambria was built pretty strong compared to others I looked at and those my friends owned. If you know little to

nothing about RV's I strongly, strongly recommend that you have the rig inspected by a mobile RV mechanic or someone with RV

experience. A leak that goes unnoticed will ruin your day quickly. The experience and excitement when looking can lend to make a

decision that could be costly. You have two pieces of equipment to consider, the chassis and the house. As mentioned a thorough

checklist to test components is important. If it was cool out you may not check the air conditioner or vice versa the furnace.

If you have a rig in mind have a 3rd party with you that has no interest in it and can observe the Rv.

Tires, understand DOT numbers and how to check their age.

I personally will not purchase a vehicle that does not have some maintenance records. Dealers sell re-po's and trade-in's that may

have been sitting somewhere for a period of time. A creeper and a flashlight is your friend. Get under there and look.

RV's are fun. A class C gets 8 to 9 MPG but it's the best room I ever had for the night with my favorite foods next to a beautiful stream

under a starry sky. Enjoy your search.