Hi!Next weekend I am picking up my new TT and have been preparing. I've compiled a couple of lists and read (and watched) information pertaining to the pick up inspection.This is my first TT and I don't want to make any mistakes. I think it might be overkill to hire a professional inspector to assist in the pick up inspection, but since I'm so new I don't want to miss anything important.I would like to think I will have a good relationship with the dealer but also want to protect my interests so, to ensure that nothing is missed do you think it worth it to hire a professional inspector to go over the fine details of the trailer while I go over some of the bigger ticket items with the dealer?I'm reading through the owner's manual now to make sure I understand that before the big day. :)

I think that you may be over thinking this just a little. First off there are alot of good "pdi" forms on this site. Some are more in depth than others, i would get the most detailed one possible. I would then get with your dealer and provide them with a copy of the pdi form so they know what to expect from you. The hardest I have found is for the dealer to have it hooked up to water.I would have someone else take videos of the items you may forget how to operate. Like how to by pass the hot water heater. Or light the oven. As its your first I would take video of most evrything that you will have to turn on or adjust. You may want to take a video of how to hook and unhook from your vechile.I do not think hireing a professional to look at things is needed.Good luck and enyoy your new TT

I'm not a proponent of "inspectors" either. Sure, they will find things, but they'll miss things too.You will probably miss more "problems" than an inspector would. But the fact of the matter is that a RV will always need maintenance. And my opinion is that a new one will need a lot more fixes in the first few years than a used one would have. My best advice is to save the money you would have spent on an inspector and put it towards fixing things after the warranty expires. Enjoy getting out and using it, and know beforehand that things will break - it's just part of the deal.

After reading about some peoples experiences in here maybe a lawyer would be better. :)

If you do not feel you are capable of inspecting the RV yourself it is not a bad idea to seek assistance. Many people fail to understand the importance of the PDI and gloss it over.THe PDI is you one chance to inspect your RV and ensure the entire thing is 100% in working order.Too many time people discover deficiencies after the fact and end up waiting/taking weeks and months to get things straightened out.Some never discover obvious defects until it's too late and significant damage has occurred. Often times the source of the problem existed on day one but was not detected because a thorough PDI was not performed.THe PDI is the one chance to make sure the unit has been assembled correctly be sure to use it to your advantage

It seems like you are doing your homework and will be prepared to do your own inspection. To me, a professional inspector is really better suited for when you are buying a used camper. Pick up your camper and go camp!

New TT Pick-up Inspection - Should I use a professional?

azrving
Explorer
Jun 09, 2017
After reading about some peoples experiences in here maybe a lawyer would be better. :)
rdhetrick
Explorer
Jun 09, 2017
I'm not a proponent of "inspectors" either. Sure, they will find things, but they'll miss things too.

You will probably miss more "problems" than an inspector would. But the fact of the matter is that a RV will always need maintenance. And my opinion is that a new one will need a lot more fixes in the first few years than a used one would have.

My best advice is to save the money you would have spent on an inspector and put it towards fixing things after the warranty expires. Enjoy getting out and using it, and know beforehand that things will break - it's just part of the deal.
craig7h
Nomad II
Jun 09, 2017
I think that you may be over thinking this just a little. First off there are alot of good "pdi" forms on this site. Some are more in depth than others, i would get the most detailed one possible. I would then get with your dealer and provide them with a copy of the pdi form so they know what to expect from you. The hardest I have found is for the dealer to have it hooked up to water.

I would have someone else take videos of the items you may forget how to operate. Like how to by pass the hot water heater. Or light the oven. As its your first I would take video of most evrything that you will have to turn on or adjust. You may want to take a video of how to hook and unhook from your vechile.

I do not think hireing a professional to look at things is needed.Good luck and enyoy your new TT

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