Tomorrow ish I will be test driving a class c rv I may potentially buy and live in. Now, I don't know how to drive these things. I don't know what to look for. Or what's most likely to break.. So, I guess I'm asking what I should be looking for. Any advice or live and learn stories that could help me weigh this out when I go check this rv out would be amazing. Thank you.
I've never driven one but take it real slow on hills and in the city. You will need much extra time and room to stop.
Oh, I'm in a flat area and I plan on staying away from cities until I've got a good bit of practice with control. I've read a lot and I have a rough idea but, yeah. Thank you.
Driving RVs is not much different than any other vehicle. For example most of us who drive cars will have little problems renting and driving a large U-Haul truck. Same as anything, the more you drive it the more mindless it gets. Travel trailers on the other hand are much more complicated to get the swing of.When purchasing a pre owned machine, basic mechanics is a list toper naturaly which gets very involved and is best to have someone qualified look things over for you. Other common issues with campers are old or existing roof leaks, damage from mice, these little things can really jack up a camper and usualy where you cant see.The last thing you want is living in a camper thats been a mouse hotel. Droppings get left everywhere, in the walls, floor, you name it, needless to say, makes for a very unhealthy environment. Take a variety of tools when checking out RVs, be sure to include a flash light,square head screw drivers of all sizes, as many RVs have this type of hardware. Dont be afraid to open up things like heater grills, light covers, any hard to get to area that may have been overlooked in attempt to clean signs of problems. Most other issues are usualy fixable, but water and mice damage are not favorable on a repair list. Been there done that. The list goes on and on, so a few tips for you anyway, hope it helps. Cheers
same as a car except you have to be real careful because they are so much higher and wider..and they are generally smooth ride like a large boat....especially watch out for those basketball nets in neighbourhoods (i know that from experience lol) as for the repairs part of it i would recommend taking it to a trailer place and getting it inspected before buying it...the inspection price could be high but will save you a ton of headaches ...if you dont have a place like that nearby then at least ask your friends if anyone has experience and could check it over with you and yeah the mice thing like mentioned above can be a real headache..make sure its not infested...for myself i like to sprinkle fine ground black pepper on the floors and drawers when i store my cars and rv for extended periods...it seems to work well to keep the mice out and doesnt smell or leave a mess
