I was about to buy this be fifth wheel after looking it over for a period of 3 weeks. However on my last look I found water damage below a window which on further inspection rotted a section of floor out about the size of a dollar. They told me that they would fix it a guarantee it I writing not sure what to do. The price was 20999 I got them down to 16500. I'm afraid of more problems down the road
GENECOP said
06:56 AM Dec 24, 2011
Anything purchased used, (or new for that matter) you assume the risk, if you feel the price is fair, no one was attempting to conceal this problem from you, and everything else on the Rig checks out, I would still consider it. A leak like you describe could be caused by failure to maintain Caulk over the window....a common problem. Have you THOUROUGHLY Researched the 2003 Presidential? Read the forums, you want real user feedback......welcome to the forum. G
Bill and Linda said
09:49 AM Dec 24, 2011
Tony:
By your post we can all assume you are looking for opinions, so here is mine:I wouldn’t purchase a rig with water damage.This rig is 8 years old.There are a lot of rigs out there for sale and I am sure you can find one that doesn’t have water intrusion.Water intrusion is, second only to mold which water causes, the most harmful event that can happen to an RV, IMO.You never know where the water went beyond what you can see and what damage it has or will cause.
I don’t mean to put a cloud over the Presidential.This has nothing to do with the brand and everything to do with the problem.
Trust me; there are a lot of other rigs to look at out there.
Good luck in your search.
Bill
kirbinator said
10:01 AM Dec 24, 2011
Thanks for the advice I think I will keep looking but keep looking
Tony:
By your post we can all assume you are looking for opinions, so here is mine: I wouldn’t purchase a rig with water damage. This rig is 8 years old. There are a lot of rigs out there for sale and I am sure you can find one that doesn’t have water intrusion. Water intrusion is, second only to mold which water causes, the most harmful event that can happen to an RV, IMO. You never know where the water went beyond what you can see and what damage it has or will cause.
I don’t mean to put a cloud over the Presidential. This has nothing to do with the brand and everything to do with the problem.
Trust me; there are a lot of other rigs to look at out there.
Good luck in your search.
Bill