Need independent motorcoach inspector
Need independent motorcoach inspector in Phoenix area to help newbie buy first RV. 36-40ft, 8-10 yr old unit, to retire and FT in. Anyone have any names or ideas? Thank you for any assistance. ...
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You want someone (can certainly be more than one person) to check both CHASSIS/STRUCTURE and HOUSE.
If they don't start on the roof and end up under it (30 minutes under it minimum) they can't do what you need done.
If you are coming from another RV (as many are who are buying a DP), YOU can do the house systems part of the inspection. But, unless you are familiar with the chassis and structure, have someone check it over.
If the coach has no maintenance log or you have reason to question the mechanical condition of engine or transmission, indeed do a fluid analysis on the engine and transmission and coolant. If the coach has been serviced as it should and the fluids are not discolored, smell or a test of coolant reveals pH or SCA out of wack, I don't recommend spending the money on complete fluid analysis.
Best if the person doing it is familiar with the chassis/coach you have-- not critical but it helps.
IMPORTANT-- BE THERE FOR THE INSPECTION. Wear old clothes, take a camera and notebook. Take photos and make notes. You want to know not only what is wrong, but what PM maintenance needs to be done and also have the inspector help you decide what needs to be done WHEN and whether they are things that you can and want to do yourself or must hire out.
If they don't start on the roof and end up under it (30 minutes under it minimum) they can't do what you need done.
If you are coming from another RV (as many are who are buying a DP), YOU can do the house systems part of the inspection. But, unless you are familiar with the chassis and structure, have someone check it over.
If the coach has no maintenance log or you have reason to question the mechanical condition of engine or transmission, indeed do a fluid analysis on the engine and transmission and coolant. If the coach has been serviced as it should and the fluids are not discolored, smell or a test of coolant reveals pH or SCA out of wack, I don't recommend spending the money on complete fluid analysis.
Best if the person doing it is familiar with the chassis/coach you have-- not critical but it helps.
IMPORTANT-- BE THERE FOR THE INSPECTION. Wear old clothes, take a camera and notebook. Take photos and make notes. You want to know not only what is wrong, but what PM maintenance needs to be done and also have the inspector help you decide what needs to be done WHEN and whether they are things that you can and want to do yourself or must hire out.
