RV Class 3 - Advice on purchase ?

bigdog · 08-07-2022, 07:17 PM

Need some Forum advice...

Going to look at a 2007 Winnebago Chalet (24ft). V8, with 73k Miles.
Is this a lot of mileage for engine ? Transmission ?
RV appears to be in excellent cond.
Things to look review/check for this type of purchase ?

upthesaukee · 08-07-2022, 07:30 PM

Almost like buying a new boat...ask if you can take it to an RV dealer for an inspection.

If the answer is no, perhaps you may want to walk away from it. Having an inspection, even if it costs you a couple of hundred dollars, could be the best money you spend getting any used RV.

Dave

thinkxingu · 08-07-2022, 07:32 PM

^ This. You might even do both RV and auto shops.

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BroadHopper · 08-08-2022, 06:50 AM

There are many factors to consider, not just chassis and motor. Definitely have it checked out by a reputable dealer or repair shop. I trust Bill's RV on Rte 9 in Chichester. If Campers World won't do it because of age then Bill's is the way to go.

jbolty · 08-08-2022, 08:49 AM

Looking at a used rv starts like any vehicle, how does it run, any oil leaks, has the routine maintenance been done.

That's not a lot of miles however being used some is a good thing. Vehicles do not benefit from sitting parked for a long time.

But, the real killer for an RV is if there is any evidence of a roof leak or any water penetration anywhere in the roof or skin. If there is any sort of roof repair look inside in that area for water damage. The second thing is if the water system works property with no leaks and indication of having frozen with water in the pipes.

NIOMARVIN83 · 08-14-2024, 09:15 AM

73,000 miles is many miles. Engines and transmissions can last long. Check engine and transmission. Look at RV inside and outside. Check for damage. Look at roof for leaks. Check water system. Check for mold. Check appliances. Check tires. Check brakes. Check generator. Check paperwork. Think about price.

08-07-2022, 07:17 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,445 Thanks: 339 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	RV Class 3 - Advice on purchase ? Need some Forum advice... Going to look at a 2007 Winnebago Chalet (24ft). V8, with 73k Miles. Is this a lot of mileage for engine ? Transmission ? RV appears to be in excellent cond. Things to look review/check for this type of purchase ?

08-07-2022, 07:30 PM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,596 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,453 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	Almost like a boat Almost like buying a new boat...ask if you can take it to an RV dealer for an inspection. If the answer is no, perhaps you may want to walk away from it. Having an inspection, even if it costs you a couple of hundred dollars, could be the best money you spend getting any used RV. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

08-08-2022, 06:50 AM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,205 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	RVs There are many factors to consider, not just chassis and motor. Definitely have it checked out by a reputable dealer or repair shop. I trust Bill's RV on Rte 9 in Chichester. If Campers World won't do it because of age then Bill's is the way to go. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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08-07-2022, 07:32 PM	#3
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,211 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	^ This. You might even do both RV and auto shops. Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk

08-08-2022, 08:49 AM	#5
jbolty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 663 Thanks: 320 Thanked 251 Times in 150 Posts	Looking at a used rv starts like any vehicle, how does it run, any oil leaks, has the routine maintenance been done. That's not a lot of miles however being used some is a good thing. Vehicles do not benefit from sitting parked for a long time. But, the real killer for an RV is if there is any evidence of a roof leak or any water penetration anywhere in the roof or skin. If there is any sort of roof repair look inside in that area for water damage. The second thing is if the water system works property with no leaks and indication of having frozen with water in the pipes.

08-14-2024, 09:15 AM	#6
NIOMARVIN83 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	73,000 miles is many miles. Engines and transmissions can last long. Check engine and transmission. Look at RV inside and outside. Check for damage. Look at roof for leaks. Check water system. Check for mold. Check appliances. Check tires. Check brakes. Check generator. Check paperwork. Think about price.