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gfmucci

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I have roughly 2 weeks worth of experience shopping for a used motorhome on Facebook Marketplace. Specifically I've been shopping for a short Class C in the 2007 to 2014 range below mid $20k. Facebook Marketplace is a good source for this vintage and price range.

Here are my observations.

Essential details are lacking in the great majority of ads, such as any known leaks, water damage, soft spots delamination, age of tires, batteries. Many don't know or won't tell, even if asked.

Some won't answer my questions via text or email - they want to talk on the phone. One expressed It was too much trouble for him to respond in writing to answer several yes or no questions. Nope. I want my answers in writing.

Many sellers seem indifferent, with little knowledge of what they are selling and little motivation to meaningfully describe what they have. Many don't even specify the model number.

If I was selling anything like this through Facebook Marketplace or any online venue, I would have a full detailed description in writing ready to send to anyone who asked. Here is what I would include:
* Year, make model, length, chassis, and link to any official brochure describing that model
* Whether there are any soft spots, delam, if repairs were made and nature of repairs.
* Age of tires and batteries
* Last time serviced and what was serviced.
* Last time roof and seams were sealed.
* Any improvements beyond factory made or installed such as suspension or front end upgrades, new electronics, new awning or TPMS.
* And I would add that the price reflects the goodness or the badness of the condition of the rig.

There was one rig advertised where the photos showed significant delamination. The seller wrote there was no moisture damage, and the lower than market price reflected the problem (poor lamination jobs happen - in this case it was a Thor).

I'm using AI to learn problem areas and repair costs in various units I've been looking at. They have been very helpful.
 

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