The member found a promising teardrop trailer in the Bay Area, but it had been stored outside, had no maintenance since 2020, and had only been used a few times. They noticed an odor inside that caused some eye irritation and were unsure whether it was off-gassing, stale air, or mold. The seller refused to allow a professional inspection even though the buyer offered to pay for it, so the buyer walked away.
Members mostly supported walking away, saying a seller with nothing to hide should...
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The member found a promising teardrop trailer in the Bay Area, but it had been stored outside, had no maintenance since 2020, and had only been used a few times. They noticed an odor inside that caused some eye irritation and were unsure whether it was off-gassing, stale air, or mold. The seller refused to allow a professional inspection even though the buyer offered to pay for it, so the buyer walked away.
Members mostly supported walking away, saying a seller with nothing to hide should generally allow an independent inspection. One member offered a different perspective, noting sellers may be wary of scams or having the trailer taken away, and suggested an on-site inspection, collateral, and checking cabinets, drawers, corners, and under the mattress for mold. The original poster clarified they had not asked to remove the trailer from the property, only to have it inspected there, and also asked about a 2015 Little Guy camper and solar readiness, but that question was not answered in the supplied posts. The discussion leaned toward caution but did not fully settle whether the seller’s refusal was suspicious or simply defensive.
