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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NRALIFR wrote:
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.
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I agree some RV'ers are more capable than others. All RV'ers are capable of trying out every system and make sure it works. Don't find out the water heater won't light 2 weeks later, or the bedroom door will not latch or a drawer is off its glide.
You don't need a lot of ability to check things out.
You simply need to understand the importance of testing EVERYTHING before you buy!
