What’s that smell?

The smell of mold and mildew is a red flag that the pre-owned trailer you’ve walked into has had some water damage.

The smell of chemical or perfumed air fresheners is an even bigger red flag. Now you know that someone is trying to distract you from the smell of mold or mildew.

When you are looking at buying a pre-owned trailer, there are a few things you should be on alert for, going in. 

I’m going to give you three tips and things to look out for in finding water damage. If you’d like to learn more or have a lengthy conversation with an expert, feel free to call our sales department. Our whole sales team is well versed in the pitfalls and challenges of buying used or through the classifieds.

We know it’s a seller’s market right now and trailers are in short supply, so buyers need to act quickly BUT please don’t rush into a nightmare or even consider buying a used trailer sight unseen.  I urge you to take time to inspect the trailer. A visual inspection is much more than clicking ‘like’ on an Instagram photo.

The first deal-breaker to watch for is mold, mildew and rot. You can typically smell it when you first walk in. The second big clue to mold/mildew/rot is a soft or spongey feeling floor or wall. If you step and there’s an unnatural bounce in the floor, you surely have a problem. The third tip is to look for water stains around vents or corners. Yellowing will be an indication that the trailer has had water damage. What’s behind those walls?

Another deal breaker to watch for is broken or unusable appliances. Did you know an RV fridge will cost $2500 or more to replace? Be absolutely sure they work (power them up and test them) before you sign any deals.  Propane leaks are also really important to have diagnosed and repaired by a professional.  It’s not something you can overlook or “live with.” Outdated fabric on a couch you can live with. A propane leak is an entirely different situation.

When you buy a pre-owned trailer from Pik-A-Dilly RV Centre you can rest assured that our certified technicians have evaluated and repaired that trailer to the highest standards. Not only can you buy with peace of mind, we are going to make sure you get a great night’s sleep too. We add a brand new RV Care mattress to every pre-owned trailer we sell. ($599 value)  Honesty, integrity and our commitment to quality are the foundations of every deal we make. Serving Western Manitoba since 1962. You’ll love dealing with us!