In this inspection, I met a disabled vet who’s trying to find an older, smaller Class C to live in full-time. He had a budget, so he found a 2006 Winnebago Outlook on Facebook Marketplace and hired me for a checklist inspection consultation—meaning I inspect, but I also teach as we go so he can take those skills to the next RV. Right away, the exterior was throwing red flags: gaps and loose areas at the front cap, roofing material lifting near the awning area, and DIY “putter butt” fasteners drilled in with no sealant. When we opened the rear cargo area, we found clear signs of water intrusion and rot running down the wall—even though the exterior delamination wasn’t very noticeable yet. Then we got into what really scared me: electrical hazards I’ve honestly never seen this bad. A positive battery cable was literally laying there not connected, and the solar wiring was wrong—positive landed on the negative terminal. On top of that, when I opened the interior electrical panel, the breakers just fell out. Between the severe water intrusion (front cap, behind cabinets, near the sink, skylight area), old tires, and the electrical mess, I told him on consult: this was junk and not safe. The best takeaway is this—cheap RVs can get expensive fast, and inspections aren’t just about money… they’re about protecting people.