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Old-Biscuit
Mar 08, 2014Explorer III
Picky......very, Very, VERY
Take video, pictures, write down all problems
Test EVERYTHING ........have them put water in fresh water tank (then winterize afterwards)run the pump, fill water heater fire it up (electric& gas) run the furnace (get it warm enough to run A/C Unit) turn on fridge swap it back and forth electric to gas, check the faucets, toilet, run the slides in/out, check interior fit/finish, stomp on the floors, check cabinets, open windows run the landing gear up/down, rear stabilizers, check compartment doors.
In other wards.........spend about 2-3 hrs going over EVERYTHING
And yes they should have AC power, batteries charged, propane so that ALL systems can be checked.
NOW is the time to do a complete, thorough inspection.
AFTER the PDI....that is when you sign papers. AFTER!
Here is a PDI from the 'RVing FAQ' Section.......LINK
Take video, pictures, write down all problems
Test EVERYTHING ........have them put water in fresh water tank (then winterize afterwards)run the pump, fill water heater fire it up (electric& gas) run the furnace (get it warm enough to run A/C Unit) turn on fridge swap it back and forth electric to gas, check the faucets, toilet, run the slides in/out, check interior fit/finish, stomp on the floors, check cabinets, open windows run the landing gear up/down, rear stabilizers, check compartment doors.
In other wards.........spend about 2-3 hrs going over EVERYTHING
And yes they should have AC power, batteries charged, propane so that ALL systems can be checked.
NOW is the time to do a complete, thorough inspection.
AFTER the PDI....that is when you sign papers. AFTER!
Here is a PDI from the 'RVing FAQ' Section.......LINK
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