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N-M-W · 02-12-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mtofell

I'd mostly worry because it sounds like the thing hasn't seen any rain for 10+ years so who knows if it leaks? The new roof is definitely a plus but there are a lot of other places water can leak in. Any chance of having him pull it out from under the cover for a few weeks during some rain and checking it?

Your right, it needs to be re caulked badly.
A leaking roof is a bad deal, but thats the best part of this, where I'm setting this up (under a massive awning) it will not see any rain or sun.

N-M-W · 02-12-2017, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Half Dimes

That's good advice. Your friend may not even know if there's any problems. Also keep in mind, the NuWa Snowbird is an overall good product. If your budget was $25k and you can pick this one up for less than $10k, you have some budget to fix any problems that an inspection might reveal.

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Originally Posted by missourijan

I'm surprised no one else has mentioned this. It would be well worth it to have an inspection by a mobile rv tech. They should know what to look for and how to test for mold. I would pay someone to check it, no matter how much you trust this friend, he wants to sell the rig.

A mold test is a great idea, the past 6 months of looking at 5th wheels, I have contacted 2 RV inspectors and they were willing to do a thorough inspection but neither of them could test for mold. Maybe I need to find a different inspector or just go buy a mold detector?

jpharley · 02-12-2017, 12:01 PM

N-M-W, our ceiling panels are white but fuzzy. Maybe NuWa used a different color ceiling panel? Ours are really not carpet but a thin fuzzy covering.

Duoglide1 · 02-12-2017, 12:26 PM

It is possible that it leaked a little around the ac units. Check to see that the hold down bolts are snug (just snug not overtightened) up inside the bottom. After they installed the new roof the gaskets will settle and may have not been tightened down again. Call Kansas RV (old NuWa factory) and ask a tech but it's in inch pounds-not foot pounds. That was a quality product and their customer service is first rate. Kansas RV Center in Chanute KS. There is also a NuWa owners group and forum you can join and ask questions. Good luck.

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