Tips for Inspecting Used Motorhomes For Sale in NY

When buying used motorhomes form NY RV sales, it’s essential to check a few things to determine if it’s worth your hard-earned money. Failing to check on these items can lead to overpaying for a bad motorhome with annoying or irreparable problems. 

Check If The Walls Have Delaminated 

Most motorhomes have sidewalls that are composed of very thin fiberglass sheet on the exterior surface, which is glued to a thin luan plywood. The next layer is a thin layer of Styrofoam and on the interior walls, another thin sheet of luan plywood is covered with vinyl. 

Due to age or perhaps water leaks, the outside layers of the motorhome can separate. Once the walls have delaminated, this becomes an expensive and nearly impossible problem to fix. Before buying any motorhome, you should check if the walls have delaminated. You can do this by going to the rear of the coach and placing your head close to the surface of the wall. On this position, you should look towards the front of the motorhome along the side. Bulges are signs of a delaminated wall. When you see a bulge, check out this portion on the wall and try to push. 

Check for Water Leaks 

Water leaks can come from the roof, windows or slides. To check for water leaks, you will need to go inside the motorhome and bring with you a flashlight. Once inside, you need to check for stains on the ceilings and walls. A sign of water leak on vinyl surfaces would be wrinkling and peeling. 

When buying a used motorhomes for sale in NY, you should consider the magnitude of the leak, the damage done by the leaks, and whether or not this problem can be addressed inexpensively. 

Inspect the Roof of the Motorhome 

You should also check the roof of the motorhome. Typical materials used to make the roof are aluminum and rubber. For an aluminum roof, you should check the seams of the roof. If the roof is made of rubber, you should check for any tears or cracking. If any roof problems are present, you should reconsider your decision of buying as repairs can be extremely costly. 

Generators and Electrical Appliances 

Most motorhomes come with generators and should run smoothly. If this is the case, check the ‘hours’ meter to determine the number of hours on the device. Most generators will have around 1000 hours. However, properly maintained generators can have past 10,000 hours. 

When there are appliances on the motorhome, you should check if these devices work. All appliances should work and run smoothly without any problems. 

Check the Engine, Brakes, Transmission, and Suspension 

Before buying any used motorhomes dor sale in NY, you should check the engine and make sure it’s working fine. You should check for any leaking fluids under the engine or under the motorhome. If you’re not comfortable making these inspections yourself, find a professional who can help. Additionally. consider doing test driving the motorhome to get a feel for its maneuverability.

Making a Meticulous Choice

It's important to check the available motorhomes in NY RV sales​ and to do a thorough inspection before buying. In addition, be sure to check all aesthetics, space, and functionality of all appliances. Even if the motorhome is not in perfect condition, keep track of its shortcomings for negotiation purposes and to make an informed decision.