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Originally Posted by rthousand
I just purchased a 2010 240D model (or will be making the final purchase this week on wednesday we think). We were looking at standard Ultra Lite Trailers and felt this would better suit our needs because of the 8.5 width and extra room. It is a dual axel with electric brakes. My Truck is rated for 6500# and this is dry 4200. We would not carry water with us until we were close to our camping locations and try to keep the grey and black tanks as empty as well or aat least empty them before we head back out.
Has anyone towed a 24ft wtih a 4.2 V6? It has a larger engine than the Tacoma V6 and I have read that people have towed behind those. We also have a pilot rated at 6000# (brand new on the ridgeline truck frame) but I dont think we will use that to hual it much.
The truck I have is a lease and I plan to trade it in on a full size Tundra or maybe a Titan in the next 1.5 years..... so it would really only need to get us by for one season.
Thoughts?
OHHHHHHH Also what is with this "newly sealed roof" that a lot of people talk about? This one has not had the roof sealed and I wonder if that shouldnot be a negotiation point. It is a fiberglass model that has been VERY well cared for and even raised 4 inches to assist with getting into areas most trailers cannot
Do you have to replace the seal around the outside of the trailer? Is is hard to get parts now that Hi-Lo is no longer being made?
LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT ANYTHING YOU ALL TELL ME TO LOOK FOR IN THESE USED GUYS PLEASE
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Here is the checklist for the major things to look out for. Hope it helps.
This was taken from NDgent's post here on the forum. It is a great go-by list. You can do a search of thinking about buying and find his post to read it first hand.
Basically, start with the visual items
1. Exterior
Look for water stains and discoloration on inside walls and around ceiling anywhere vents, skylights, windows, etc. exist.
Push and prod with your hand on the inside walls for soft spots (which could indicate a water leak and a damaged or rotten interior wall).
Check for bubbles in the wallpaper (a sign of delimitation or water intrusion)
2. Interior cleanliness of the unit-
Look for water stains and discoloration on inside walls and around ceiling anywhere vents, skylights, windows, etc. exist.
Push and prod with your hand on the inside walls for soft spots (which could indicate a water leak and a damaged or rotten interior wall).
Check for bubbles in the wallpaper (a sign of delimitation or water intrusion)
3. Test appliance functions
lights
fans
refrigerator
air conditioner
heater
water pump
range hood
stovetop
oven (if equipped)
microwave (if equipped)
stereo (if equipped)
4. Lift System-
Does the unit raise and lower properly
Check the lift system for hydraulic leaks (puddle under the trailer)
Check the lift cables to see if they are in good shape and not frayed
Check the seal between the upper and lower body halves for tears or damage
5. fill the tanks to the top and check for leaks
6. Battery
7. Solar Panel (if equipped)