| Before I try to sell my RV, I need to take it to my | | | | I need to make sure the generator starts easily and |
| mechanic to make sure everything is in good working | | | | is not inappropriately noisy. It should run smooth |
| order and there aren't any underlying or hidden | | | | voltage between 110 and 125. I should also check the |
| problems of which I had been unaware. Some of | | | | AC after 10 or 15 minutes and see how that's |
| these things I can check myself, but about some | | | | functioning. |
| things I would like to get an expert or at least a | | | | Checking Drive Comfort Level |
| back-up opinion. | | | | How comfortable, overall, is my rig to drive? I need |
| Inspecting the Motor | | | | to try to be honest with myself about this. I'm used |
| Obviously, the first matter of business to ensure that | | | | to it now, obviously, so it's pretty comfortable for |
| the motor starts, and does so without a fuss-that's | | | | me, but how was it when I first got it? Did it take |
| the first thing a prospective buyer will notice when | | | | some getting used to? Has the comfort level |
| test-driving! It should run and idle smoothly and | | | | deteriorated at all? I need to pay particular attention |
| power up hills without a struggle. I also need to make | | | | to the steering. |
| sure that I know the size and manufacturer of the | | | | Miscellaneous Checks |
| motor, because I'll probably be asked. | | | | I need to check and see if there is any discoloration |
| Any Quirks in the Transmission or Brakes? | | | | in the exhaust once the motor gets warm. I'll want |
| Next, how's the transmission doing? Is it shifting | | | | to make sure I can speak knowledgeably about the |
| smoothly and correctly? Are the brakes being | | | | sizes of my fresh and black water tanks. Also, I |
| problematic at all? Are there quirks that I'm used to | | | | should look at the battery, make sure I can |
| but that may seem questionable to a test-driver? If | | | | remember how old it is and if not check my records. |
| so, what would fix these quirks? I have to keep in | | | | Are there any solar panels on my roof, and are the |
| mind that even if they don't seem serious to me | | | | converter and inverter working properly? Once all of |
| because I'm so used to them, they could mean alarm | | | | this is done, I should be good to go-it's time to sell |
| bells to a prospective buyer. | | | | my RV! |
| Checking the Generator and the AC | | | | |