Why to Go to Class A from 5th Wheel Part 2
I want to add more information from my original post I had. We have camped for about 15 years. We have gone from tenting to popup to travel trailer toy hauler to 5th Wheel to 5th Wheel toyhauler to ...
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msturtz wrote:JCGibson wrote:msmith1199 wrote:
Although this isn't a bad idea, if you are going to look for an older high end DP, just make sure you have somebody who knows what they are doing inspect it closely for any hidden damage from water or things of that nature.
What areas are prone to water damage or other type of damage? Do you mean from the roof? I am pretty mechanically inclined and have pretty good knowledge of 5ers and my Cummins Diesel in the Dodge so isn't this something I can inspect?
Water damage in RVs is very bad. You can check by looking at the seams where they used Dicor sealant. If it is a patchwork of sealant that is actually good. It means that they are inspecting and resealing the roof regularly. If not, that is bad. Also you can get a electronic water detector at Costco or other locations that you put up against a wall and it will tell you how wet it is. It does not damage the finish or put holes in the wall. Another thing to look at is the ceiling if you see water spots that is a red flag.
This is very similar to a house almost. I had to use a water detector to find out where a leak was in our house in Anchorage Alaska. Was very helpful.
