RV sitting for over 2 years - recommendations
So, I am still shopping and have found an RV that has been sitting up for a while: It is a 2006 Phaeton with 15,000 miles. The owner says it has not been used in a little over 2 years, he cranks it a...
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Dale.Traveling wrote:
Option #2 is you most prudent choice. Two years isn't all that long and I would suspect the various systems should be OK. Get the maintenance back on schedule based on the OEM recommended service intervals and if the owner has service records. Once all fluids are changed, including coolant, start giving attention to other areas such of hydraulics, air, belts and hoses as time and budget allow.
Tires are probably around the age of collecting a pension so get them replaced first and don't forget the various lubrication points on the suspension.
If you think back to 96' and 08' there were many New rigs that sat for a lot longer than 2 years - I've run equipment that sat for years then run hard with no problem, IMHO 24 months is not that big a deal and if you look around there are many who are on this forum who own rigs that haven't been far over the last two years, or longer - so if you like and the deal makes sense to you then go for it.
JMHO,
