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02-27-2014, 02:31 PM
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Good afternoon. We are just starting this new adventure in rv-ing. In fact, we don't even have an rv yet. We are going to look this weekend at a 1997 Winnebago Adventurer. All the pics that we've seen so far it "looks" like it's in great shape. No real wear inside, laminate flooring, clean. The problem is that the odometer is broken. We said we'd go look at it, but I would like an opinion on this. Like I said this is new for us and could use some guideance. Thank you in advance.
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02-27-2014, 02:53 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
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Good luck with your search and decision.
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02-27-2014, 03:10 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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It is suspicious that the odometer is broken. You have no way of certifying the mileage. If it's being sold by a dealer get the name and phone of the previous owner to confirm what the miles are. Give them a call. If you're buying from an individual get an RV mechanic to look it over before you buy it. Better safe than sorry.
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2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
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02-27-2014, 03:16 PM
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Community Administrator
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Welcome to irv2. Have they told you what the approx. mileage is ? If so you may be able to verify through maintenance records. I think it would be worth it to get a qualified mechanic to go over the engine to confirm its in good shape.
Good luck and please let us know how you made out.
Cliff
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02-27-2014, 03:18 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Seeing the USA
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You might be able to get an idea by looking at service receipts they may have. I type to slow!
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2003 Winnebago Sightseer 30B
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02-27-2014, 03:29 PM
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Howdy
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02-27-2014, 03:38 PM
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Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Michigan
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Welcome aboard and glad you joined us. Good luck and hope all turns out with your coach purchase. Take your time and as mentioned have someone look it over for you if you don't feel confident to do it yourself.
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02-27-2014, 07:00 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Welcome to IRV2! It's great to have you join the gang here! 
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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02-27-2014, 07:35 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
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02-27-2014, 08:37 PM
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Thor Owners Club
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02-27-2014, 08:51 PM
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Senior Member
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Welcome to the forum. Good luck in your search. Like others have mentioned, take it to your trusted auto shop for a complete look over, including a cylinder compression test. (Assuming it is a gasser).
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2014 Thor Four Winds 35SK, Super C
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02-28-2014, 05:18 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Welcome and good luck with your purchase. Don't be afraid to walk away if you come across anything suspicious. There are lots of good used motorhomes out there.
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2002 Beaver Monterey Seacliff, '13 Jeep Wrangler
Retired, fulltimer
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02-28-2014, 06:45 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
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Location: Buffalo, IA
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Welcome and good luck on your search... 
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02-28-2014, 07:04 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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welcome to irv2
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