Complete newbie seeking advice

[davidkerryedwards]

My advice is to not rely on either pictures or the opinion of the owner.
One coach described as excellent both mechanically and in appearance
had 3 broken windows and a manifold exhaust leak so bad you couldn't
hear the engine. Another had no front brakes at all, and so little
oil in the engine that oil pressure went to zero around a corner (the
owner admitted never checking it in his years of ownership). Another
had no lights at all. These problems were a result of deceit,
ignorance and just basic differences of opinion on what constitutes
'good condition'.
I am now exceedingly cautious about long distance optimism concerning
motorhomes. (This coming from a guy who once bought a motorhome in the
UK on the basis of an internet ad, telephone conversation with the
owner, and 15 yr old pictures. Talk about apprehension when flying
across the Atlantic!).

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver


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> Kerry: Thank you again for your comparison of driving. I'm happy to
> hear your comments and it sounds like I'd enjoy the Bird very much.
> Curious what sort of serious undisclosed problems you found and how
> you were able to identify them? That might help me when looking.
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