Used RV questions?

[TRACKERT]

I am looking at buying a used RV after visit a lot used rv for sale website and was wondering if you guys could recommend some brands/models you think are good or have a good reputation? Also, what should one look for when purchasing a used one? As it won't be used for anything other than a couple of camping trips a year, deer camps, and maybe an occasional get-away place on the coast, I don't want to spend a fortune. I would like for it to be at least 27' long and no more than 35' long. Would it be possible to have at least one slide out on it? Is there somewhere to check on the history of a used RV?
Thanks in advance.

 

[cockpitbob]

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The only thing I know is the ones built during the COVID years have terrible quality.

 

[chopper_man]

Jayco has incredible quality/fit/finish. It's my top choice.

 

[thesyguy]

 

[rep308]

This guy has lots a videos on why not to buy an RV.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xElhTNS_xn8&pp=ygUObmV2ZXIgYnV5IGEgcnY%3D


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP_u2JR51_Y

 

[appraiser]

the only thing I can tell you is roof leaks are insidious with just bout every RV, and once you get water in the walls you are done.

Mold and rot set in quickly, and it isn't like you can easily get interior pieces and cabinetry if you tried to take it apart to repair it.

If it is more than a couple of years old, look closely for water infiltration.

And stay as far away from Camping World as you can

 

[TZCHRIS]

After 8 years full-time and 4 RVs.
Newmarket number 1
Fleetwood number 2
No on the Thor!

 

[mu2bdriver]

Class A - Newmar
Class C - Tiffin
Super C - Renegade or Showhauler
Fifth Wheel - Vanleigh

 

[Kamadojefe]

get a moisture meter and check along carpets and wood to find rot or leaks

 

[fast_st]

Jayco has incredible quality/fit/finish. It's my top choice.

Jayco used to be one of the best, they've been bought by Thor so that likely has changed to 'one of the rest' My Jayco Talon zx has a frame like a railroad bridge, newer stuff is all LCI, all fine if the mfg's agree on the loads applied.

 

[HorizontalHunter]

@rep308 Has it right. After 3 campers and almost 30 years of camping we opted out. The insane price increases and quality issues that COVID brought drove use out. We miss it but the cost of that lifestyle now are crazy. When we started it was $15-$18 dollars a night.

@TRACKERT One of your main limiting items will be your tow vehicle. You never mention what you will be using to pull the RV.

You need to be EXTREMELY careful buying a used RV. Even with all my years of experience with them I would hire an inspector to check it out before I signed the papers.

 

[BroncoAZ]

I have a friend selling his widowed mother’s Airstream. This one is very nice and well taken care of. They were pulling it with a Ford Expedition.

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[SparkyP]

If you want a travel trailer, look into the 2-piece fiberglass models. No rubber roof to leak, no stapled stick/tin construction. Bigfoot is the gold standard, with Oliver being the newcomer. They're big money though, and don't offer slide outs or many of the fancier features (which are all prone to breaking, leaking, and rodent ingress).