The lost art of PDI and test drives...
I've read several threads lately on this and other RV Forums where {usually} new owners are bemoaning various issues with their RV. Certain manufacturers get routinely trashed because the new rig was...
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Not every RV buyer is capable of doing a thorough PDI. In fact, I’d say the vast majority are not. If they were, the RV service departments wouldn’t be as flooded with business as they are.
If you’re capable of doing a PDI that’s worth a damm, you’ll probably do the majority of the maintenance on the RV yourself too, rather than deal with the crappy service you’ll get at a dealer. That includes so-called warranty work. Unless it’s something really big and expensive as all get out, I’d rather fix it myself.
The art that’s been lost is building a quality product from the start, so the buyer doesn’t have to do half the job that should rightfully belong to the manufacturers.
:):)
If you’re capable of doing a PDI that’s worth a damm, you’ll probably do the majority of the maintenance on the RV yourself too, rather than deal with the crappy service you’ll get at a dealer. That includes so-called warranty work. Unless it’s something really big and expensive as all get out, I’d rather fix it myself.
The art that’s been lost is building a quality product from the start, so the buyer doesn’t have to do half the job that should rightfully belong to the manufacturers.
:):)
