Buying a USED RV? Detailed Walk-through! Watch this first!

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[dangerdavefreestyle]

1:00 "some of the reasons you may want to buy used is they plummet in value like a ROCK!

[Ehedquist]

I think you forgot some of the most important things. 1. Does the heater and thermostat work? 2. Does the refrigerator work? 3. Does the air conditioner work? 4. Does the water pump still prime itself? 5. Does the water heater work, electric and lp gas? 6. Was it winterized, so there are no crack sewer or water line leaks from freezing? And right, the nose should tell you if there is wood rot.

[adventureswithgnomie]

Cosmetics - you can paint, update flooring & can change fabrics to update. Reseal everything and don't be afraid to get dirty.

[noralynn]

I look under the sink vanity too..
I noticed an ant pile.. very common in Florida..it lead to wet wood indicating a leak and possible rot.. I'm Grateful I educated myself before buying!!
Thanks for your videos! 🌞

[TheUnsureFox]

Also, remember to make sure it has a title, when dealing with private sellers. If they say, "No Title, " don't walk away. Run.

[FrankiesFancy]

I LOVE this floor plan!! Best one I've ever seen! Bedroom at one end, bathroom at the other. I HATE trailers where everyone has to walk through the master bedroom to get to the bathroom!

[jayo]

All good info. Also use your nose, if it smells musty, beware !

[dbell]

Lived in an older one of these for 6 months. Never again. Bless the ppl who can live in these things, but I am not the one. It would really have to be much newer and in better condition before I would even consider it again.
I am happy to have seen this video. It reminded me of many of the problems with the RV I lived in and things I just didn’t know at the time.

[edtworek]

As a Certified Inspector, I could nit pick your video, but I do wish to add that aside from visual, life safety needs to be inspected as well. Hot Skin, electrical panel, smoke-LP-CO detectors and fire extinguisher all have expiration dates. Good job overall.

[NordicNevs]

So one other thing to suggest

If your dealer will allow it, hook it up and take it for a drive at highway speeds. Have someone else pass you or drive a ways in front AND behind you to watch the roof. If there is a micro hole or a bad seal you’ll see the roof rubber bubble or balloon out.

So many times you’ll see RV transporters pilling even brand new RVs down the road with a huge bubble on the roof

You’ll never know with it sitting on the floor or if your the only one driving and traveling without another set of eyes.

[haulinodie]

Agreed, great info. One of the items on a used if it has new tires, having axle alignment checked. On units with steps behind wheels, check for breaking from floor. Also ensuring checking inside every cupboard and shelves looking for any discoloring.

[IB-druo]

I'm in the process of buying an RV and this is very beneficial. Thank you!

[roydavis]

When looking on the roof look to make sure it doesn't have low spots. It may have had a repair to it but the underneath wasn't repaired. Use your nose when inside for a musty or mold smells and, to me, scented air fresheners is a red flag.

[lionmasterz]

This video really help my family find a trailer for us to use when we go RVing we found one from the 80s and we really like it.

[jgriff]

Also open fridge and water heater inspection panels. Check the flooring for rot. I have seen it in many units I have checked out. Older units didn't have tin to route the water outside.

[bradwilliams]

From my limited experience I would say that an inspection like this is a good idea on a new RV.

[coolchef]

also, try to get it plugged in. friend of mine got one home and some of the stuff got fried from the previous owner running the camper on a 100ft extension cord

[fatherfoxstrongpaw]

holy crap, i got one of those! 2001 keystone sprinter. bought a lemon. wish i'd seen this vid 6 months ago. but i do love this layout. doing a full rebuild just to spite the 10 year rule. cali REALLY pissing me off about that and i'll be damned fi i buy a new rig. as bad as mine is, it's the Taj Mahal compared to anything I've seen in the last 3 years.

[thechroniclesofmaintenance]

Good video, valuable info. Additionally I’ve seen a lot of rot on the floors in the corners of older RVs, inside storage compartments, and under cabinets where you must remove a drawer to see. Seems like those areas are susceptible since it runs down the inside of corners and can go unnoticed for quite a while. That rig has a pretty long tongue so check the furthest front and furthest rear spring brackets for bending from extreme cornering when backing. You’d be surprised how many are bent on older units. Proper arc on the axles should be present to indicate it has not been overloaded and damaged them. Again good video...

[ricwestdoesitwork]

Super information JD and thanks for sharing. I don't normally buy used anything but, as I get a little older and down size I may buy used. Thanks again.