What to look for?

[Curt Sprenger]

Engine Hours? Engine Miles? Divide the miles by the hours; should be 40+ IMO..  

Frig. works.?

Generator starts, runs the Air. Conditioning units.

Glass (ALL window/windshield) condition?...cracks, chips, etc.

 

Check ALL tire build dates. Build Date is molded into the tire side wall. Tires older than 7 years should be replaced. Use $400.00/tire.

Window Screens? Condition?

Body Paint Condition? Scratches? Scuffs? Dents?



Wheels, Scratches, Dings, etc?

Interior flooring, dinette, couch, chairs, drivers seat condition.

Service Records?

Ask what does not work?

That's a start. The check list is a good one.

Curt Sprenger

1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"

Anaheim Hills, CA
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On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 11:38 AM, jerry_94110 <"gerard@kocher.com"> wrote:

 

I have been a member of this site for around 2 years. I think I have found a coach (1986 PT36) that will meet my needs and budget. I will be traveling from San Francisco to St. Louis the weekend of the 29th to view the coach. I have printed a check list off of the vintage bird site to help me inspect the coach.



Can anyone let me know of any major components that I should check out that can possibly be a deal breaker on a 1986 coach?



Thanks for your help,



Gerard Kocher

2003 30' Airstream Travel Trailer

San Francisco, CA