i am currently in the market for a Toy Hauler that has beds bathroom and kitchen. I know a lot of you are experienced RV owners and i would love to hear some tips or hints on things i should look out for. I am not purchasing new so what should i be checking for when im looking? whats the common problems you guys have encountered.... any advice is greatly appreciated.
Sun rot - check the following...
*The awning, have them open it all the way
*Any plastic on the outside especially the vents on the roof, handles, etc.
*Any hoses (propane) that are open to sunlight, have them turn it on and smell for leaks
*Tire walls for small cracks around entire tire, may seem small BUT they get bigger when warmed up
Other stuff - check the following
*Water tank, have them put water in it and check for leaks on the outside
*Water pump, have them turn it on and run somoe water. We had a leak down by the connections...not sure what caused it but the plastic connections were a little loose...tightened them up and all was ok.
*Fuel station pump, have them run it to make sure it works and that there's no rust in the tank from old fuel.
*Bunk bed straps, check for broken straps...ours broke after a couple years
*Generator (where applicable), have them start it up and check the hours meter. No idea how many is too many I figure anything in the mid 100's it's been used a lot. then again, I rarily use mine.
*Monitor board (sensor lights), make sure they all work...my dog chewed my wires so I have no idea what the levels are.
*Outside lights...running lights, etc. AND optional lighting on ALL sides
*Flooring, check around for cracks especially around the tie-down locations.
*Check the roof...soem have a "rubber roof"...make sure it is somewhat clean which means they've taken care of it...if not, it'll crak allowing moisture underneath and aroudn the vents and other mounted items.
This is some of the stuff I've experienced problems with.
Good luck