Purchasing a low mileage, low use gas MH
Considering the purchase of an 2007 National 33' Surf Side V-10 MH with only 5,700 miles on it. (I realize this is both good and bad news.) Short test driving has been great with engine, transmission ...
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You have either found an uncut diamond or a lump of coal. Check EVERYTHING as listed by other posts. As long as the roof is still water tight and there's no delamination the house side of the coach should be sound. With the chassis the concern is the fuel system and the tires. Considering the power train performed on the test drive that helps. Generator probably needs a new carburetor which would cost less than a rebuild. Good bet the tires were installed by Ford seven years ago so plan on changing them on the way home if you buy the coach.
You should be in an excellent negotiation position for reducing the sale price. The coach might need as much of $5K in service (tires, generator service, brake check and such). Also the chassis model year is also a good choice. Three valve engine and five speed transmission. Got any pics?
You should be in an excellent negotiation position for reducing the sale price. The coach might need as much of $5K in service (tires, generator service, brake check and such). Also the chassis model year is also a good choice. Three valve engine and five speed transmission. Got any pics?
