Hi All,
I'm considering getting a 16.49-3OB. I'm hoping to hire one shortly to confirm it will work as well as I hope for the family. We are not in a hurry to get it, and I'm just trying to collect information to help buy a good one at the moment.
I'd love any advice on what to look out for in getting one - common problems, manufacturing changes of significance, things to look out for.
For example, I've been convinced (thanks largely to this forum) that it's worth getting one manufactured after mid 2008, ie a hard lid model.
I've read that a few have had leaks around the hinge - particularly if made ~2015, but also enough to convince me this repairable if picked up early enough.
I know they changed the suspension a few times, but I'm not sure what is worth looking out for here. I can see from ones for sale there were some internal changes (aircon location, dinning area), but havn't noticed anything that really effects usability.
Any suggestions for what to look out for? Anything that would make the van dangerous, unreliable, or just annoyingly difficult/expensive repairs. Any changes that make setting up/packing up quicker? Or even just changes that effect the resale price.
Most grateful for any advice! (Including links to other relevant threads I didn't see)
I'm considering getting a 16.49-3OB. I'm hoping to hire one shortly to confirm it will work as well as I hope for the family. We are not in a hurry to get it, and I'm just trying to collect information to help buy a good one at the moment.
I'd love any advice on what to look out for in getting one - common problems, manufacturing changes of significance, things to look out for.
For example, I've been convinced (thanks largely to this forum) that it's worth getting one manufactured after mid 2008, ie a hard lid model.
I've read that a few have had leaks around the hinge - particularly if made ~2015, but also enough to convince me this repairable if picked up early enough.
I know they changed the suspension a few times, but I'm not sure what is worth looking out for here. I can see from ones for sale there were some internal changes (aircon location, dinning area), but havn't noticed anything that really effects usability.
Any suggestions for what to look out for? Anything that would make the van dangerous, unreliable, or just annoyingly difficult/expensive repairs. Any changes that make setting up/packing up quicker? Or even just changes that effect the resale price.
Most grateful for any advice! (Including links to other relevant threads I didn't see)