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05-12-2021, 01:40 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 2
THOR #23389
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Auction
Morning! I’m almost an owner of a Thor Freedom Elite 26FE. Buying from a small dealer. He acquired the motorhome at an auction in SC. It looks brand new and very low miles. Should we be worried that it was bought at an auction?
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05-12-2021, 02:01 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Welcome to our madhouse!
With a proper inspection: no problem!
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05-12-2021, 02:32 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 37.1
State: California
Posts: 2,460
THOR #12698
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Welcome to the forum. Just go through it and check every system, generator, water pump, slide(s). Check the batteries, tires, radiator and oil. Go up on the roof and check it for cuts, rips holes and every seam to be sure there is no way for water to get inside it.
Paul
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05-12-2021, 02:45 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,123
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Items are auctioned for various reasons: It could have been an Estate Auction or it could have been a Bank Repo auction.
As others have mentioned, it is the inspection of the current state of the RV that is much more important than it's sales history.
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05-12-2021, 06:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 35.3
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 210
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Sales history can tell you where this has been and sometimes explains. Carfax should be able to pull the title info and where it has been by the VIN. Well work the few dollars to clear up the mystery.
As stated, good inspection in every nook and cranny is most important.
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05-12-2021, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum RQ29
State: Ohio
Posts: 1,296
THOR #13648
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Welcome to the forum. That's good advice from the previous posters. Check EVERYTHING!
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05-12-2021, 08:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,100
THOR #20220
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Good luck sign nothing until you spend 2+ hours checking it out
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05-12-2021, 09:50 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 2
THOR #23389
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Merriwether
Morning! I’m almost an owner of a Thor Freedom Elite 26FE. Buying from a small dealer. He acquired the motorhome at an auction in SC. It looks brand new and very low miles. Should we be worried that it was bought at an auction?
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Thank you for all the responses. This is a great place to get information.
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05-13-2021, 12:42 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,914
THOR #1589
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Or it might have been a rental. Especially if it has no decals this might be the case. If you are new to the RV world, hire someone to inspect it for you. Worth the $$.
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05-13-2021, 02:54 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Washington
Posts: 1,112
THOR #6433
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Whether it’s bought from auction, private party or whatever. A proper inspection is what is needed. You can buy it brand new from the factory and you could have problems.
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