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If you’re considering buying a used RV in these four areas are quick spots that you can check right away to see if it is a potential water problem for the leak. I highly recommend checking these right off as soon as you enter a used RV that you are considering purchasing.
There are many additional areas that you should check however these first four spots are quick and easy and will give you an idea right off the bat what you may be dealing with. The first area I would check is around the air-conditioning unit this is typically a spot where RVs start the leak when the sealant and caulking
You can see in this particular unit in the back you can see that the ceiling panel is actually wavy indicating that there has been moisture present at some time causing it to delaminate. And if you look closely you can see staining as well. Another important area to check is around any roof vent just like air-conditioners these are also areas that typically will start to leak earlier than other spots on the roof. Again it’s due to the breakdown of the sealant and caulking around the roof fence that are exposed to the sun and eventually will allow water to penetrate and causing damage to the internal structure of your RV. And last but not least in this particular example is looking where the camper unit meets the vehicle itself in this case specifically around the cabin area. You can see when I step outside the deterioration of the caulking and sealant around this area and if it’s not leaking yet it certainly will soon if not dealt with appropriately.
Now in other units, you may not have this area to check but whenever possible look at all seems that are exposed. Like I said earlier there are many other areas that you should check however these are four spots that you can check pretty much right away without any problem to see if there is a potential issue due to water leaking into the RV. And just because you find leak or signs of a leak at one time does not mean you would not purchase the RV however you want to have an idea of what the repair costs could be before you make an offer or actually purchase it. If this is a project you do not plan on doing yourself or not capable of make sure you get professional advice as to how much they think the repair could cost. Hopefully, you found this video helpful and hopefully it will help prevent you from getting a unit that could be very costly to fix. Don’t forget to download your free e-book in pre-trip checklist if you haven’t done so already and swing over to my website at www.2campinggurus.com.
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