The leaves are falling, the rain has started, and the days are getting shorter; that means it’s hunting season! Most hunters grab a tent and sleeping bag and hit the trail. They assume a bad back, cold sleepless nights, and the possibility of a bear intruder, are just part of the hunting experience, but they don’t have to be. An RV may seem like a big investment, or a serious departure from “traditional” hunting, but the amenities speak for themselves. Instead of sleeping on a thin pad with a cold sleeping bag, you could be sleeping on a queen sized bed with a heater. With a locking door and solid walls, you are protected from any brave bears that decide to raid your campsite. Most of all you will wake up rested and in far better shape to catch that elusive buck that always seems to be one hill away. An RV can seriously upgrade the hunting experience, and with so many used RVs on the market, purchasing one can be very affordable. If you are planning to pick up a used RV this hunting season, there are a few things that you should look for to ensure you’ve made a wise investment:
Check the Tires and Brakes
- Make sure to inspect the tires, bearing and brakes before you head to eastern washington, and make sure you have a good spare tire.
Check the Lights and Electrical
- Ensure your lights are working properly. External lighting can be pretty tricky, make sure that they’re working properly and that your tow vehicle is wired properly. At Vancouver RV we train all our customers on how to hitch up their RV properly. Also make sure all the inside lights and appliances work. Replacing a fridge can be quite expensive, so make sure it cools and doesn’t have any odd smells before purchasing the trailer.
Check for Body Damage
- You should walk away if it’s obvious there is a lot of body damage. How it looks on the outside can tell you a lot about how the previous owner cared for it. If it’s obvious the coach hasn’t been maintained there are sure to be issues that are less detectable.
- A Fiberglass exterior coach could delaminate. Most people don’t know what to look for, such as bubbles or ripples, or possible sidewall leaks, and dry rot can be notoriously hard to spot. At Vancouver RV we notice things that the average person would never notice, because of over 40 years of experience looking.
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