used Pod purchase help please

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   With a 6-year-old R-pod, the original tires are likely past their "use by" date.
One of the more expensive things to replace/repair would be the refrigerator.

I'd hook up a hose to verify the fresh water tank holds water, and that the plumbing works to all the faucets/toilet/shower.

Look at the date(s) on the battery (batteries). The normal life of a lead-acid battery is typically 5 years or so. Also verify that the converter works (bring a DVM to check battery voltage both connected to shore power and not).

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GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2725	Topic: used Pod purchase help please Posted: 12 Nov 2017 at 1:09pm
	With a 6-year-old R-pod, the original tires are likely past their "use by" date. One of the more expensive things to replace/repair would be the refrigerator. I'd hook up a hose to verify the fresh water tank holds water, and that the plumbing works to all the faucets/toilet/shower. Look at the date(s) on the battery (batteries). The normal life of a lead-acid battery is typically 5 years or so. Also verify that the converter works (bring a DVM to check battery voltage both connected to shore power and not).
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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 12 Nov 2017 at 12:57pm
	The things like microwave, stove, AC, audio video, heater, water pump, water heater can be verified during a good walk thru. They should demonstrate they work. My concern would be with what I can't see. The brakes and the axle. I would ask why it has new tires. Could be a very reasonable explanation, could be the new tires hide an existing issue with the axle. I would ask to tow it, have your spouse follow you, see if it tows straight and brakes properly. If there's a reputable RV place nearby, I wouldn't have an issue with an inspection. You mentioned seller claimed it was inspected, he should have documentation. Somebody to verify with.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

jrpappas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Nov 2017 Location: Phoenix Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 12 Nov 2017 at 12:37pm
	thanks Mike. Great advice. As a person with no RV experience, are there certain things that I should specifically look for? Details that are often issues, especially with R-Pods? I'm thinking of larger issues that may be expensive to repair, like stove, sink, water pump, heat pump, suspension, audio/video. What am I missing? Should I tow it to a local shop to have a mechanic look under it, not unlike buying a used auto?

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 12 Nov 2017 at 12:25pm
	Very popular model with aft kitchen/garage. You didn't mention a price, and I would ask current owner for walk thru with tests to prove all works. Then I would do a good physical survey to find any problem areas. Ask them if you can tow test.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

jrpappas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Nov 2017 Location: Phoenix Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 12 Nov 2017 at 11:35am
	I'm a perspective R-Pod owner and first time camper/trailer buyer. I have wonderful travel trailer memories from my own childhood and finally looking to create some for my two kids, 11 and 6 years old. I think the 182-g is the perfect solution for our growing kids. I've found one about a 5 mile drive from my home in Phoenix. It's far enough away that I want to know what questions to ask, what to look for when I get there, whether the asking price is reasonable, etc. I'm wondering if anyone has some advice for this newbie. My hope is to get into a used R-Pod at a reasonable price, clean it up and get it on the road as soon as possible. Repairs and mods are down the road I'm sure. I just want to get started out on the right foot! The model I'm looking at is a 2011 182-G. The description says that "This RPod has been extremely well kept. It has a been recently sealed, new tires, new scissor lifts a new electronic lift added to the front, and a recent inspection to verify all systems are good to go. This trailer is very light and can sleep 4 comfortably, but i typically have 5 in it. This also comes with the R Dome." Thanks in advance for any advice! John