familyof5, we have always bought used, with very good results, our current MH, a C, we stumble on a real fine. I was once told a long time ago, when looking at used rvs, let your nose be your guide, stick your head in every cabinet, compartment, storage under the bed, under the couch, if it smells wet, check very closely. Our previous rv, was a large TC, we bought it away from our home area, it was raining, the windows were open, water standing on the countertop, dampness everywhere, but there was not any odor in any cabinet, or storage compartment. We traded, knowing full well that I had a little work ahead of me. I washed the TC very carefully, and found a spot that was leaking, I repaired it. Which meant that I had to remove some of the siding, replace rotten wood, replace the paneling inside, reinsulate, put the siding back and caulk carefully, I am a retired carpenter, so this was no biggey for me. The TC was a dry TC, no leaks. I did the trick with the leaf blower and smoke machine, no leaks. As was mentioned in the previous post, if you are handy you could save a ton of money. You have to be the judge of your skills. When we bought the current MH, the furnace did not work, so I was able to get a price reduction, to cover the cost of replacing the furnace. I thought that the problem was probably just a critter settting up housekeeping in the burner tube. Yep, that was the problem, I found out after I pull the furnace to check, a quick cleaning with a bottle brush, a blast of compressed air, and its back in business. Saved a ton of money.
Good luck on your hunt.
Bill
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2003 Gulf Stream Cavalier 29.5 most bells & whistles
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