Your Used Fifth Wheel Inspection Guide

Fifth wheel trailers offer road-trip enthusiasts a comfortable and upgraded camping experience. Because they are expensive, many people look into purchasing a used fifth wheel instead. When you want to purchase a used fifth wheel, though, there are some things you should take into consideration before you buy a given model.

Test Power & Water Systems

You should be able to try out the water and power systems on the fifth wheel to see whether they function correctly. Check all the appliances for proper functionality and look at the water tanks’ condition.

Look For Signs of Damage

Walk around the exterior and the interior of the used fifth wheel to look for signs of damage. Some things to watch for include water stains on the walls or carpet, damaged flooring, broken furnishings, stiff slide-outs, and faulty aftermarket installations.

Obtain Maintenance Records

Finally, you’ll want to ask the seller, whether it’s a local dealership or a private owner, for the maintenance records for the used fifth wheel. This will give you a good idea of how well the fifth wheel has been cared for; if it seems like regular upkeep tasks were neglected, then you know the prior owner didn’t do a good job managing their RV, so you may want to move on. The maintenance records will also be valuable to you as the future owner so you can know what needs doing and when.

Stop by our dealership in Rutland, MA, to check out our stock of used fifth wheels for sale. Mann's RV is proud to be your Massachusetts family-owned and operated fifth wheel dealership.