| When looking to buy used travel trailers from a person, | | | | operation and campsites use 110 volts, you need to |
| you need to carefully inspect it before making an offer. | | | | have a converter. Otherwise, you could wind up |
| You need to treat it just like you are buying a used car | | | | burning up the wires of your appliances. |
| because you never know if the person is trying to hide | | | | 4. Battery(s) - Most RVs come with more than |
| something. After all, they are selling it for a reason. | | | | one battery so you need to check both. You want to |
| They could be selling it because they want an upgrade | | | | make sure they both can hold a full charge. If not, then |
| or they could be selling it because it has problems. It is | | | | you will need to replace the batteries. Additionally, you |
| your job to carefully examine the RV to find out. | | | | will want to check for corrosion and leaks. |
| 5 Items to Check on a Used Travel Trailer | | | | 5. Lights - Hook the trailer up and make sure all |
| 1. Towing - It is no use looking any further if your | | | | the lights function properly. Check the breaks, reverse |
| vehicle will not tow it. Check the weight and know how | | | | lights, and signals. If anything does not work, you will |
| much your vehicle can safely tow. Just because it | | | | want to check the fuses and the wiring. You may |
| "can" tow it, does not mean it should. Pulling a trailer | | | | need to negotiate a better price if these need to be |
| that is too heavy for your vehicle is dangerous. Do not | | | | fixed. |
| trust someone's word. Always check for yourself. | | | | Save Time and Buy Used from a Dealer |
| 2. Check for leaks - First, go inside the travel | | | | It is much safer to buy from a dealer, even if it is on |
| trailer and carefully inspect the ceiling. You want to look | | | | consignment (for sale by owner). Generally, the dealer |
| for any signs of water damage. Then examine the | | | | will inspect it and fix any small things wrong. They can |
| roof of the RV for signs of water pooling, excessive | | | | also offer you a warranty on the used travel trailer |
| sealant, or visible holes. | | | | whereas an individual will not. In addition, if you need |
| 3. Converter - Since many items require a 12-volt | | | | help with financing, a dealer can help there too. |