2019 "New" Unused Trailer

You can indeed put say 1/3 tank of fresh water in the trailer. Fill all the lines with the 12 VT internal pump which will pressurized the system. Open your taps etc to get the air out. After that, close all the taps and Then go over the rest of the trailer while checking the sealant, roof seals etc, running the other items like the air-conditioning, heater etc. If you have a leak anywhere in the trailer you should hear the pump activate.

Method 2 Pressurize the water system after bleeding off any air and then turn the 12 volt pump off. After looking at everything, look for leaks and flip the 12 volt pump on. If there is a leak the pump will come on to repressurize the system. No pumping, then it should be good.

Another thing you can do is hire an rv mechanic to go with you to do a thorough check of the trailer. You are there to see what is inspected and how so you should be comfortable with their findings, whatever they may be.

Good luck, and hope this helps you out, but whatever you do, don't feel pushed or forced into buying.

I wouldn't run away from it if it is a good deal, just go in with your eyes open.

Andy

Originally posted by StephenH 1. Do you know and trust the seller? 2. Are there any indications that this might be a scam (such as saying that ebay motors will hold the money until you get it but you need to pay in gift cards)? 3. Is the seller wanting payment before you get a chance to go and physically see the trailer? If the answer to 1 is no and the answers to 2 and/or 3 are yes, by all means, run away. How do I know? I got bit by a scam before we purchased our RPod. I lost a significant amount from that scam.

You can always hire an independent RV inspector in that neck of the woods to look at it for you for a price. If the seller is not amenable to this idea, then walk. https://nrvia.org/locate/

Originally posted by PilotPodder You can always hire an independent RV inspector in that neck of the woods to look at it for you for a price. If the seller is not amenable to this idea, then walk. https://nrvia.org/locate/

I think you dont need to run away,if the price being offered is appropriate for what is essentially an "abandoned" trailer.

But do a very thorough inspection. You can spend money hiring someone if you want but if you do, inspect it yourself too. Who knows how thorough someone you hire that you don't know is going to be? It's not going to be his trailer after you buy it.

I would be much more worried about hidden water damage than plumbing leaks. As others have said those are pretty easy to identify. The water pump cycling test is the best way to do it.

Climb up and check the roof and any seams for cracks. Look around all the windows for any signs of rippiling, delamination, or discoloration. Look for soft spots in the floor. Get a wood moisture meter (about $15-20 on Amazon) and use it to probe the floor anywhere you can get access.

Go under the trailer and look for water damage there too. Open seams, sagging panels, rust and corrosion. You can probe up into the flooring from underneath with the meter too if you have access.

Of course also check all the appliances and especially any electrical devices. Sitting unused in any kind of damp environment is the worst thing for electronics.

Good luck!