Ottawa Used Trailer: Buyer’s Checklist

Are you an individual that likes adventures? Have you ever considered ways where you would make trips better, more comfortable and more enjoyable?  If you own an Ottawa used trailer; then here is a list of essentials, you definitely need to check for.

Rust

For rust, you must check how old it has been there for. If you see rust on random places on the cars frame then that can be easily repaired, however if you notice bubbling under the paint then that’s a sign of rust that has been painted over. If you see rust all over the frame of the vehicle, then that is a sure sign of the motorhome nearing the end of its life.

Ceilings and Flooring

You simply need to check for signs of damp or mold in the corners of walls of all rooms; including bathrooms too. They most likely appear in hidden places like; back of lockers, behind kitchen appliances, any damp areas too. in fact, any damp places on the roof are a sign of possible leakages in the future and you should pay close attention to them immediately. They could be expensive to repair.Check over the floors very carefully especially around the sink and in the bathroom. Make sure there are no soft spots. Any damp or mold signs could lead to rotting of the wood or rusting of the metal.

Propane & Brakes

For an Ottawa used trailer, you have to inspect the propane tanks, hoses and regulators. There might even be some standards to be met in terms of safety. When an external hook up is connected, double check that the refrigerator switches over from gas to electric easily. Brakes of the RV need to be tested through several test drives and checked for responsiveness when fully loaded. Handbrake must be checked too with similar loading conditions.

Paperwork

Ask to see all the previous paperwork, including the full service history of the previous used trailer along with the receipts for any other work that might have been undertaken. Find out how much weight the vehicle can carry. There should be a notice inside (normally on the back of a wardrobe door) stating the net carrying capacity. This is the maximum weight the used trailer can carry. There are actually many trailers that are so heavy in themselves and they leave very little margin for anything else and once loaded up with your family and their belongings there is a serious danger of overheating the engine.

Ottawa Used Trailer Heating & Cooling

Test out the whole vehicle by making sure it it gets heated and cooled through proper ventilation. You have to check for heating vents in all rooms and places like the kitchen and the bathroom. You have to check that on a cold night the used trailer will have proper insulation.

For any further details on how to check or purchase Ottawa used trailers, please contact us and we will be more than happy to help you.