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Good Afternoon,

I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014, with a tow Capacity of 6200. I'm looking at a R-178 (2015). The owner says he has only used it 4 times and bought it new. Initially looks good, we extended the kitchen and the electronics seem to work. What should I inspect prior to making the offer? I'm mostly concerned that it sat for 3 years.

Thank you!

+1 to the plumbing. Associated with that would be the hot water heater. If you can hook up to shore power and city water, I would try the hot water both on gas and electric. Be sure to pressurize the tank and bleed air before you turn on the heater.

Don't forget the tires.

Pull the mattress out, check your corners.  Open up storage compartments both inside and outside and check the sides and floor for water leakage, will show dark stain marks on the luan inside the storage areas.  Make sure your fridge works on both electric 110 and propane.  I wouldn't worry about the battery end of the fridge, I used it one time before I knew better, took my deep cycle battery down to zero in less than 8 hours, never used it on battery since, and that was over 6 years ago.  Another thing to do is have someone with a hose spray the top as well toward the windows while you are inside and check for wet or leaking areas.  Again,after doing that check your storage areas and see if they are still dry. 

Hi My name is Bill and I just purchased a new 179. I am towing with a 2015 Ford Explorer. I have only towed it for 550 miles. I have towed a lot and the Explorer with the tow package did fine. Will post picture as soon as I can. I only have had it for 3 days. Bill