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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / RVs / March 2007Need advice on how to check out a used camper
I need some advise on how to check out a used camper I will be buying I was recently released from my job of 30 years and rather than get upset I've decided to buy a camper and see the USA with my wife and two young children.so cost is a concern I'm looking at buying a used camper to tow with my expedition that has a max towing weight of 6000 Lbs. I'm looking on Ebay and Craigslist for a private sale and have a few I hope to see this weekend. most of which are too far away to have it taken to a dealer to check it outy My problem is I have no idea what to look for other that the obvious condition of the interior. Are there any simple ways to evaluate the condition of a unit that I should be aware of ? and if so what should I look for Thanks in Advance Bob On Mar 21, 4:30?pm, "Boboranntrottier" <boboranntrott...@verizon.net> wrote: > I need some advise on how to check out a used camper I will be buying > I was recently released from my job of 30 years and rather than get upset [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Thanks in Advance > Bob If it were me, the first thing I would look for is water leaks from the ceiling. Look for spots on the ceiling, around any windows, vents, and the floor near any slide-outs. Then water leaks around the toilet, tub, shower. Run the water in all the sinks and check for leaks. Pull out the awning and check it. Make sure water tanks don't leak. Check all mechanical appliances. Brakes, tires, lights and etc. also. Tires, brakes, wiring and such can be fixed reasonably cheap compared to water leaks. Don't be afraid to crawl under it and look for sagging floor/ insulation, wiring hanging, and other unusual stuff. Most new campers/ MH have some little defect or two. This will take some time, but well worth it. Allow a few hours to check it all out. The refrigerator takes a couple hours just to get cold. Take a thermometer with you. Good Luck. Hank >On Mar 21, 4:30?pm, "Boboranntrottier" <boboranntrott...@verizon.net> >wrote: [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > >Hank You might want to crawl under it too and look for rust and road damage too and the conditon of the fasteners that attach it to the frame and the condition of all the seems, joints and opening in the exterior to see if it is showing sign of stress starting to warp its shell and which would be evidenced by distortions in these areas. ----------------- TheSnoMan.com
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