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emhunter2000
Explorer
Oct 31, 2015

Pre-Purchase Inspection Ashland,VA

We live in Oregon and are considering buying a 2008 Newmar Grand Star FRED from a dealer in Ashland VA. Can anyone recommend a mobile mechanic in the area who could go to the dealer and check this out to the extent possible.

I would like the mechanic to check for road worthiness things like, fluids, filters, brakes,suspension, etc. As well as road test it to make sure it runs, shifts, and operates properly.

Since there is an outstanding brake recall on this model it will go to the Richmond Freightliner dealer before the return trip so I will get a more detailed evaluation before we leave, but after we buy.

Thanks,
  • darsben wrote:
    Check RVSERVICEREVIEWS.COM


    Thanks for the input. It looks good for some states but there is not much for VA.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Might look for a RV DEALERSHIP that is also a CAR DEALERSHIP. Fredericksburg VA has one and their RV DEALERSHIP is on I95 almost to Ashland... SAFFORD RV in Thornburg VA.

    SAFFORDRV
  • I would also recommend you call RV Service of VA in Ashland. They are an independent full service RV shop and one of their techs may do pre purchase inspections.