Gonna bring home new 5er, got inspection questions

Check to see how the water tank is suspended. If it suspended by 2 - 3 light straps or angle iron, tell him you want the proper Lippert support platform. Many RV companies scrimp on mounting the water tank because they don't want to purchase one more additional component. The really don't care about there customers in any way.
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Don't forget to check the awning, how to light your oven, and turning on lights. Take your time going through everything.

Anything you might find that should be fixed by the dealer MUST be noted in writing ON THE SALES CONTRACT and signed by a general manager, not a salesman.

Not that dealers try to get out of fixing things, but they do sometimes "forget".

What I have found is that anything you want repaired before taking delivery of the rig is attended to immediately. After you have taken delivery and the money is in their pockets it takes 3 and 4 weeks in some cases for the simplest repairs. The excuse after the sale is that they have to contact the manufacturer's warranty department and await an approval before completing repairs.

It would be wise to make a checklist of items before accepting delivery. A pre delivery inspection of all operating components, such as running the slides in and out several times and check that they are sealing properly, run the awning out and make sure nothing is binding and all looks good, have them turn the fridge on before your arrival to make sure its cooling, have water hooked up to rig and run in every sink and shower watching for water leaks under cabinets where drains are located, etc. The most common problem with new rigs is water leaks and loose electrical wiring, or things not wired, such as antennas and etc.

This may sound like a lot to ask of the dealer but smart buyers do this all the time. I was given a 4 hr slot for a PDI and still missed a few things that I forgot to check. You'll be glad you did if you follow this advice. There's nothing worse than gettin all excited about your first campout only to find multiple problems and having to bring your rig back and wait weeks for them to even take a look at it.

Some dealer will let you stay overnight in the rig on their premises to check everything out !

If they balk on a lengthy PDI, threaten to walk. They want the sale and will most likely be more than willing to take the amount of time you request.

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