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Old 09-02-2014, 08:15 AM   #3
Padgett
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Also be aware of significant model year changes though some may have been slipstreamed: 2002-2003 most wood framing relaced with aluminum sandwich. 2006-2007 14" tires replaced by 15" with lift.

Easy way to check early vs late is the spare tire was moved from the rear bumper to under the coach.

I also spend time under the unit checking for rust and corrosion particularly at welds and fasteners. Living in Orlando I've gotten used to no rust but was just looking at a friend's 2008 car who lives east of the Intercoastal for adding a trailer hitch and was surprised at what I saw. Salt air can be just as damaging as road salt.

Finally check the wiring that goes up the street side leg for fraying of the wiring. Since both 120vac and 12vdc are there shorts are not good.
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