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How To Buy a Used RV - Part 2
The key to getting a good bargin, instead of a lemon, when buying your used RV is knowing what to look for. Here is a useful checklist to help with your search. 1. Does the trailer jack work? 2. Do the propane bottles need updating and inspection? This can be costly if the bottles need to be replaced. Generally, if an RV propane tank is older than twelve years, it will have to be reinspected every five years. Also, it is mandatory that the propane tank have an OPD valve. If you don't know what an OPD valve is, the official description is "Overfilling Protection Device". 3. Check the hoses leading away from the propane bottle for cracks and splits. You do not want a leaking propane connection. Check the nut that screws into the propane tank. Is it worn? If so, it may need to be replaced. 4. The LP Gas regulator is usually located just a few inches away from the propane tanks. You'll see the hoses leading from the propane tanks into a device with one pipe at the bottom of it that runs beneath the RV. Regulators begin to leak when they are approximately ten years old. For your information, leaking propane is not a good thing. Don't hesitate to replace the regulator if it is leaking. 5. Batteries are often dead, or not too far from dead, in an older RV. Check and make sure it still works. If the bulbs inside burn bright, the battery(s) may still be in decent condition. 6. Does the converter still work? What's a converter? Well, it is a device that recharges your battery and converts regular household electrical current from AC to DC allowing your 12-Volt fixtures and appliances to operate. Test this by plugging in the electrical cord and unhooking the battery (unhook the battery before you plug in the RV power cord to prevent electrocution). If the 12-Volt lights and water pump still work, the converter is still working. 7. Do the stabilizers beneath the trailer still let up and down? You'll be glad to have stabilizers when you park in an area with constant wind gusts like the south Texas coast. 8. Are the tires still in good condition? Check for cracks and splits and look at tread depth on all tires. 9. It is absolutely mandatory that you understand the condition of the braking system. Have the owner hook up the RV and allow you to tow for a short distance and test test the brakes. Brake repairs are expensive. Your life and the safety of your vehicle and RV depend on the RV brakes functioning properly every time. 10. Does the door step let up and down easily? 11. Can you open and close all outside compartments easily? Do the gaskets need to be replaced? Worn or missing gaskets permit air and moisture to penetrate the RV. 12. Make sure that all the windows open and close easily. latches can rust shut. Are the screens on the windows and vents rusted or torn? 13. Open and close roof vents and make sure that vent fans run properly. 14. Fire up the hot water heater and make sure it works. 15. Test the refrigerator on both the gas and electric settings. Repairs can be expensive and you are going to want to use both the gas and electric options. Watch for frost beginning to form in the freezer to confirm that it is cooling properly. Make sure the door will latch and lock securely. When you are on the road, you don't want the fridge contents strewn through your RV. 16. Check the furnace. Does it blow hot air? Don't wait until it's thirty degrees outside to find out. 17. Crank up the air conditioner. Does it blow cold air? If it has a heating element does that work as well? 18. Turn on the water tap without being hooked up to city water. Does the water pump work? 19. Check out the toilet. Does it flush properly. 20. Hook up the city water. Check for leaks inside and outside the RV. 21. Inquire about the condition of the waste water valves. Better yet, if the RV is hooked up to a sewer drain, open and close the valves to make sure they work. 22. Check the cooking range and oven. Do all burners function? Does the oven burner function? 23. Do all interior cabinets and drawers open and then latch securely? If not, you may have your belongings scattered throughout your RV when you are in transit. 24. Check for soft spots on the floor, particularly in the bathroom area. The plywood may be rotted through. 25. Is the flooring in good condition? How about interior walls? 26. Make sure curtains are not dry rotted. Can they be easily cleaned? Are the blinds still in good condition? 27. External lights - Test the external running lights. If you tow at night, and it is very likely that you will, you'll want to make sure that the rear tail lights are operable. Simply hook up to the tow vehicle and turn on the headlights. You'll also want to make sure that the brake lights work, that the right and left turn signal lights work, and that the backup lights work. If there is a problem, it could be a faulty bulb, or the bulb fixture simply needs cleaning. Otherwise, you may be faced with an electrical problem. 28. Test exhaust vent fans to make sure they work. Typically you will find them in the living area, over the cooking range, and in the bathroom. 29. Does the TV antenna crank up and down easily? Better yet, find a hobby and skip TV. William Smith lived, and traveled fulltime in an RV travel trailer for over 12 years, and maintains a website dedicated to educating people about the RV lifestyle. Visit http://www.happyvagabonds.com to learn more about RV living.
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Study highlights role outdoors men, women play in conservation Petoskey News-Review For the Cole family, Michigan's stunning landscape isn't just a backdrop for our day-to-day life — it's an inseparable part of who we are. We farm on Michigan's ... OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK: N.D. elk survey underway, Winterkill likely... Grand Forks Herald A Nevada-based helicopter crew recently captured and collared 90 elk in western North Dakota as part of a research project to learn more about the animals' ... New push to get for children outdoors KARE11.com The "Leave No Child Inside" bill is part of an effort to help children connect with nature, especially those who may be deprived of such opportunities.. Top 5 Outdoor Solar Lights for 2019 SolarPowerRocks.com Solar power makes everything better, and that's never so true as in the case of outdoor solar lights. If you seek a yard that shines with a beautiful glow or a ... Dan McNeil speaks, sturgeon, eagles: Notes around Chicago outdoors Chicago Sun-Times Dan McNeil speaks on muskies, eagle sightings all over and sturgeon are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors. Outdoors briefs | Outdoors Lewiston Morning Tribune Monday is last day to offer feedback on upland game management plan. Hope Outdoors, churches help hunters with disabilities WDAM Hope Outdoors helps people with disabilities get involved with outdoor activities such as hunting. OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK: Bemidji Ducks Unlimited annual banquet Feb.... Bemidji Pioneer BEMIDJI—The Bemidji State Ducks Unlimited (DU) Chapter will host its 12th annual Sportsman's Night Out on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Hampton Inn & Suites, ... Outdoors notices for Feb. 10, 2018 Tribune-Review NOTICES Outdoors RIFLE/TRAP LEAGUES • In the Allegheny Valley Rifle League on Feb. 1, Butler (11-2) defeated Murrysville (4-9), 1161-1140, and Clymer ... Retail Winner's Circle: Deckers Outdoor, Starbucks, Amazon And Boot Barn Holdings Forbes Here are quick recaps of four retail and consumer companies that have earned a spot in the winner's circle with analysts following their recent results. Outdoors calendar Duluth News Tribune Superior Trap and Gun Club Double and 16-yard Leagues begins 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, 5642 WI-35, Superior. Shooting is also available on Feb. 24, March 10 ... Outdoors notices for Feb. 17, 2019 Tarentum Valley News Dispatch NOTICES Outdoors RIFLE/TRAP LEAGUES • In the Allegheny Valley Rifle League on Feb. 8, Butler (12-2) defeated Clymer (8-5), 1174-1162, and Murrysville ... Indiana Outdoors 2/16/19 | WFNI ESPN 107.5 1070 The Fan - Indianapolis Opening weekend of the 65th Ford Boat Sport and Travel show, a preview of the DNR booth and Indiana Hunter Education. 1070 The Fan · IO 021619. Take The Spa Outdoors (Yes, In Winter) At This Brooklyn Wellness Escape Forbes The pop-up spa at a Brooklyn hotel's outdoor terrace features six glorious glamping tents outfitted with wellness-inducing infrared saunas. Sportsmen's and Outdoor Recreation Show Is Back Friday KDRV The 19th annual NewsWatch 12 Sportsmen's and Outdoor Recreation Show begins Friday with everything you need for the great outdoors. Ammo seller Vista Outdoors’ stock plunges to record low; CEO doesn’t know when sales will bottom MarketWatch Shares of Vista Outdoor Inc. plunged to a record low in active trade Thursday, after the ammunition and outdoor recreation products seller missed sales ... Op-Ed: Access to the Outdoors Is a Basic Human Right Outside The Outdoor Equity Fund, supported by more than 50 state and national organizations representing social, environmental, immigration, and health justice, will ... Wisconsin Outdoors: Wausau Sledding WAOW This week in Wisconsin outdoors I hit the hills, the sledding hills. After doing a little research into the fun,family friendly winter activity, I found. What's Up Outdoors: Good days, Bad days Brainerd Dispatch I know this winter has had its good days and bad days but last Saturday for the Brainerd Warriors ice fishing tournament we ended up with good weather. The Great Outdoors w/ Charlie Potter 2.10.19 WGN Radio - Chicago Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors. Is AdTech Moving Outdoors? Forbes Advertising-technology spending surged right through 2018 and is forecasted to continue at a clip of above 10% annual growth rates through 2022. We take a ... Indianapolis show, seminars and a swap meet: Week 6 of shows in Chicago outdoors - Chicago Sun-Times Indianapolis show, seminars and a swap meet: Week 6 of shows in Chicago outdoors Chicago Sun-Times A couple good seminars and the big show--the Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show--highlight week sixth of show season around Chicago outdoors. Grants to help Main Street Skowhegan get residents outdoors Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel SKOWHEGAN — Main Street Skowhegan has been awarded a grant for $83,000 to hire two full-time AmeriCorps workers for three years each to help implement ... Get Outdoors | Local Herald Palladium Sarett Nature Center. Cross country and ski rental: Rent skis or snowshoes and explore Sarett. Call ahead for snow conditions at 927-4832. Junior Naturalist ... Hamilton steps down from Roaring Fork Outdoors Volunteers after 24 years at helm Aspen Times A man who helped found Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers and led it for nearly 25 years announced his resignation Wednesday.David Hamilton will work with ... Ex-Cabela's employee launches website selling outdoors products Lincoln Journal Star A former Cabela's employee has announced the launch of an ecommerce company focused on selling outdoors products. Tinley Park show leads Week 5 shows, some ice fishing events: Chicago outdoors Chicago Sun-Times The Tinley Park Fishing Show leads an eclectic Week 5 of the show season, and there are a couple ice fishing events, too. Johnson Outdoors stock sinks after downbeat earnings , as fishing and diving sales fall MarketWatch Shares of Johnson Outdoors Inc. JOUT, +1.89% sank 5.9% in morning trade Monday, after the outdoor recreation company's downbeat fiscal first-quarter report, ... Bringing the outdoors in: Virtual classrooms deliver grizzlies, eagles to schools The Spokesman-Review As video classes go, it's hard to beat a studio with a view of the snowcapped Bitterroot Mountains and an eagle trap out the window. Camber CEO Outdoor Equity Pledge sparks major backlash SNEWS On the final day of the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Snow Show last week Camber Outdoors announced its CEO Outdoor Equity Pledge. Following a panel discussion ... 19-year-old University of Vermont student found dead outdoors after frigid night USA TODAY The student died in the early morning hours after attempting to take a shortcut, according to police. Bills could create 'Oregon Outdoors Pass' for recreation, fund search and rescue - Statesman Journal Bills could create 'Oregon Outdoors Pass' for recreation, fund search and rescue Statesman Journal Making it easier for Oregonians to get outdoors and finding a way to pay for search and rescue efforts are the focus of two bills introduced early in the Oregon ... Adidas Terrex SS19 Conquers The Outdoors With New High-Performance Collection Magnetic Magazine Combining performance with aesthetics, this season Adidas Terrex is here to inspire and enable outdoor athletes to unleash their imagination to progress ... Outdoors notices for Jan. 27, 2018 Tribune-Review NOTICES Outdoors RIFLE/TRAP LEAGUES • In the Allegheny Valley Rifle League on Jan. 18, Butler (9-2) defeated Clymer (7-4), 1164-1161, and Murrysville ... Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Sets Date for 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Teleconference Associated Press SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 22, 2019--Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCO), will release 2018 fourth quarter and full year results ... Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show offers all outdoors inside Expo Center OregonLive It's show time folks! That would be the. Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show. , the largest gathering of outdoor sportsmen and women west of the Mississippi ... Outdoors with Bud | Sports Kokomo Perspective Now that deer season has ended, I have been receiving numerous request from hunters tagging deer to share some of my favorite recipes for enjoying venison. |
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