Rocky,

Thank you for the thorough reply. I just searched and found the PDI inspection sheet on these forums. I'll use that and your suggestions to help me through the inspection. In conversation, the owner seems like a real stand up guy. Selling the coach as he's not using it and has taken up an interest in boats. He has had the coach worked on at Marathon, and all service and recalls done at PrevoCar in Mira Loma. Sounds like it is currently due for a service though. I am sure he has the documentation for the work he did, but he has no real information on the history of the coach pre 2014.

I read a document on these forums regarding that air leveling system. Seems a bit complicated but not overwhelming. Many valves that could cause various problems but the article gives clear direction to the possible causes of most suspension problems. I could easily see someone just picking level spots and not worrying about it. I did that in my Bluebird because the hydraulic leveling system was not functional. I do not recall anything about him talking about replacing any of the valves, the brakes, or doing anything with the air system so my guess is, it's all original. I will have to do some research on the cost of these type of maintenance items plus the coming cost of new tires and new airbags in the next couple of years to see how it all budgets out. I believe I discussed this with the owner and the airbags are all original. I do know what an airbag that needs to be replaced looks like so that should be an easy inspection. I think there should be enough of it visible if the coach is raised all the way up.

Not sure if the owner would be willing to let me stay in the coach to inspect it. Would be nice, but he has it in a storage facility, outdoor covered, but there is no electrical hookup. There is a KOA down the road so that may be a good spot to head to check out the coach, have access to services etc. No luck so far finding a service shop with someone in the area that can inspect it for me. I figure I may have 3-4 hours to check out the coach and it will be time to buy and head back to Sonoma County.

I think the coach is a fair deal, but that could go south fast if there are enough issues that are only discovered after purchase. For now, I'll keep reading and studying on my crash learning course before purchase.

For the solar, I am looking to go all Victron including the inverters, with auto switching for shore power and generator. That is a big part of the startup costs of this home on the road project but I think it will be well worth it. I will be sure to update here when that install is moving forward.

Jon