It's useless apparently.Traveled today to look at an older TT that looked pretty good in the ad, but unfortunately, upon a close look was a train wreck. It had water damage in a bunch of spots the seller thought was minor, but I thought was pretty bad. The floor was spongier than some trampolines I've been on and the finish on the bathroom cabinets was peeling off from excessive humidity. Upon closer inspection the outside wasn't much better than the inside. It was obvious that a lot of the caulking was failing around the perimeters and hadn't been tended too in a while. If you cant take the time to caulk the easy to get to stuff, I know you didn't take time to tend to the roof. Needless to say, I walked with my cash still in my pocket for a TT that wont be a huge project. I know some people are looking for projects, but not me... I just want to camp! :)Jon

You never know.Probably posted old pictures when unit was still new.

:) We went to look at one, one time, that didn't have pictures. I asked if there was any sign of mold or mildew. Was told no. Well, good thing they weren't too far from our home. When we got there, one whole wall in the bedroom area was falling down......BLACK MOLD!!!!! I just looked at the woman and asked her if she even knew what mold meant.....SHEESH!!!

You MAY be right but words are just as easily a lie and photos are selective. There is NOTHING like actually inspecting the RV yourself.

I looked at dozens of RV's before each of the 2 that I purchased. Pictues lie. Many of the ones I went to look at were due to them appearing nice in the pictures, but when seeing them in person, you sometimes had to wonder if you were looking at the same unit as depicted in the photos. Nothing beats going to look in person, the problem is, that the decision to go look is often based on the photos.RonS

I feel for you, Went through the same thing when looking at trailers and used cars....Some of these people should get an award for their photography work

When buying a used TT a picture is NOT worth 1000 words...

WandaLust2
Explorer
May 16, 2013
poppin_fresh wrote:
It's useless apparently.

Traveled today to look at an older TT that looked pretty good in the ad, but unfortunately, upon a close look was a train wreck.

Jon

Yep, been there, done that. They use pics to make the RV look like it's clean and in great condition. When you get there and actually see the RV, it's a whole other story. Then there are those that stink from tobacco smoke, dirty laundry, tomcats, unwashed dogs and fried fish that would gag a maggot. Sadly some of them are good buys if you can stand the stink. We couldn't.

And watch out for those "hidden lemons" that look great until you get them home or go camping for the first time. Then you find leaking pipes, cracked waste tanks, worn out water-pumps, 10 yr old tires treated to look new, fridges that can barely work - and who knows what else.

Buying used is buying a pig-in-a-poke. Don't ask how I know this....
Kansas_couple
Explorer
May 16, 2013
AprilWhine's experience notwithstanding, I would NEVER buy a TT via an Ebay auction for the same reason as presented by the OP.

Have to agree with most of the others here, just nothing like walking through it in person.

Kells, what's with the second picture of the car?
Drum
Explorer
May 15, 2013
kells81 wrote:
I looked at a ton of Used ones before I said F it and purchased a new one. Although this one stuck out to me.

Was listed as a pet loving owner.

Oh my gosh.
kells81
Explorer
May 15, 2013
I looked at a ton of Used ones before I said F it and purchased a new one. Although this one stuck out to me.

Was listed as a pet loving owner.
beckid
Explorer
May 13, 2013
We went to a very "popular" local dealership to look at a specific coach that looked great in the ad. Found the counter around the sink to be bubbled like water had gotten under the surface. I was pretty shocked to find that they would have this on the lot and advertise it without changing the counter top. And of course in the back of my mind was "what is going on that we CAN'T see?". The Sales person was a little sheepish when I turned immediately and walked out of the coach.
AprilWhine
Explorer
May 13, 2013
On the other hand...

We just bought a used Winnebago View 08 through Ebay. Drove from Las Vegas, NV to Branson MO to pick it up.

Surprisingly, pictures and description were extrememly accurate! Hubby and I did a through inspection and didn't find any surprises. Paid the honest seller and rode off into the sunset. :C
NJ6PACK
Explorer
May 13, 2013
I feel for you, Went through the same thing when looking at trailers and used cars....Some of these people should get an award for their photography work
RonWSl
Explorer
May 13, 2013
I looked at dozens of RV's before each of the 2 that I purchased. Pictues lie. Many of the ones I went to look at were due to them appearing nice in the pictures, but when seeing them in person, you sometimes had to wonder if you were looking at the same unit as depicted in the photos. Nothing beats going to look in person, the problem is, that the decision to go look is often based on the photos.
RonS
skipnchar
Explorer
May 13, 2013
You MAY be right but words are just as easily a lie and photos are selective. There is NOTHING like actually inspecting the RV yourself.
amandasgramma
Explorer
May 13, 2013
:) We went to look at one, one time, that didn't have pictures. I asked if there was any sign of mold or mildew. Was told no. Well, good thing they weren't too far from our home. When we got there, one whole wall in the bedroom area was falling down......BLACK MOLD!!!!! I just looked at the woman and asked her if she even knew what mold meant.....SHEESH!!!