More questions about buying a used PU

[utcarsons]

You all have been SO helpful.  Just wanted to say thanks again before I throw out my next question...  

We are looking at two trailers this weekend, and one of the owners has told me that there is a water stain where some water got in a while back.  Is there any way to tell if this was truly a one shot issue?  Seems to be a red flag to me.  So, is there any way to tell if there is an ongoing issue with the roof by just looking at it?  What should I look for?

Jodie

[utcarsons]

BTW, It's a 97 Jayco 10??  guessing 10UD from the pics.

Jodie

[tlhdoc]

I would ask them how they stopped the leak and check the roof area very carefully for a soft spot.  A seam can leak and then be fixed, but I would be very careful.  You don't want to have to replace the roof on your camper.

[brainpause]

You don't want to have to replace the roof on your camper.

She speaks from experience.

The ONLY true way to check for leaks is to drive it around in a hard rain, and camp in it in a hard rain. Tracy's advice is the best, however, outside of doing all of the driving and camping (which would probably entail buying).

Larry

[utcarsons]

Thanks for the advice.  We are checking it out in a couple of hours.  Of course, it is a record 53 in sunny Utah today.  Hardly a cloud in the sky.

Jodie