mountain aire

[fulltimereh]

I,m looking at a 2000 40 ft. 2 slide mountain air. can anyone tell me anything good or bad about this particulate model? it appears to be in good shape..

[DriVer]

If it's proiced right and you like the floor plan, go for it!

[GaryKD]

Hi fulltimereh,
Once a new Newmar is settled down they usually make a very good and reliable coach. There will be some immediate maintenance, depending on the maintenance records for the automotive and coach components that require it. As in any coach, consider inspecting for the big items. Look carefully at,
1. roof seams and inside the coach look for water stains
2. tires - check the date on the side of the tires and the tread. If the tires are between 7 to 10 years old, depending on sidewall cracking you may want to consider replacing them. Go to Michelin Sidewall Cracking Chart - iRV2.com RV Photo Gallery to view and print a Michelin chart for you to compare to your tire side walls.
3. batteries - if flooded, take a hydrometer reading on each cell. If AGM, non-flooded take a VDC reading across the battery bank(s). Fully charged they should read 12.6 VDC or higher.
4. As to the motor and tranny, consider having a certified technician check these items.
5. fill the fresh water tank. Leave the city water connected to the coach. Check for leaks. Disconnect the city water and run the water using the water pump. Work all the appliances as if you owned the coach. If an appliance runs on propane and electric, make sure it actually does work.

Good luck and post here as you move forward with any questions.

Sorry for the delay in replying. Sometimes real life takes over. If you buy, let me be the first to welcome you to the Newmar family.

["007"]

Welcome fulltimereh to the Newmar forum and irv2.
Since you have seen it you answered part of your question already.
Follow what GaryKD has said and beware that a 2000 may need the seams on side wall and up on roof areas resealed. My 03 has to be done the seams have dried and they have started to chalk. While I was out at Newmar bought the new sealants to do the work this spring.
If you do purchase you can order from Newmar Parts which is listed in the Quick Tips link.
Good luck in what ever you do and happy Rving.