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โNov-02-2013 08:33 AM
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โNov-03-2013 08:57 AM
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โNov-03-2013 07:51 AM
Dennis and Debi Fourteen Years Full Timing
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โNov-03-2013 06:48 AM
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โNov-03-2013 05:41 AM
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โNov-02-2013 02:47 PM
Let's divide the components into the various categories-- some of which you may be able to do yourself, some you may need outside help for.
With a trailer (assuming you are good with preventive maintenance and know how and what to check) you can likely check the house systems yourself.
Chassis-- that is where most RV inspections fall apart. If diesel, did they check the SCA of the coolant? check hose routings for chafe, help you determine what needs to be done from a Preventive Maintenance perspective and help you decide what you want to tackle and what needs to be hired out. Rust? Brakes?
Body-- I start on the roof and end up under the coach. You are looking for evidence of water leaks, delam, gel coat cracking, signs of damage.
Ya, this is only a partial list.
Unless I am very familiar with the item, I would NEVER buy something without an independent inspection-- I have been that way of each of our boats, houses, and our first motorhome. Cheapest money you will ever spend.
Ex: 2003 Alpine 38'FDDS
Ex: 1997 Safari 35'
Ex: 1993 Foretravel U240
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โNov-02-2013 01:12 PM
Take yur time. The inspection is only over when you are happy, even if it is 8-12 hours. The idea is the same in an A as you are already familiar with. Touch, open, start and stop everything. Since we had a TT and a MH prior, cabinetry, fridge and other such systems was easy and simultaneous. It was a hot day so they had the ac running. The tech had a surprised look on his face when I asked him to sit down on the couch, while we went to work an to be prepared to answer our questions. We started by turning everything on but genny. Turned on the fridge and put in a gal of water and a plastic solo cup of water in the freezer. We flipped on the ice maker and went to work. Turned off one AC then switched them and then proceeded to turn them off and the heat pump on followed by the gas furnace. We turned on everything. We did not have to know all of the features of the nav system to see that basics worked. We literally touched everything, inside and out. The tech just shook his head when both my Angel and I climbed the ladder to the roof. The tech was less surprised when I pulled out a clamp on voltmeter, with 12v & 120V. Then we went to gen power. Each step we verified such things as the inverter/charger, even without shore or gen power.
About 6 hours later, the water was cold and frozen. We only had about 6 minor fixes, some of which were being tweeked as we inspected. While we were signing final PPWK, the rest were fixed.
We had a door fit issue that we had to return for but that was scheduled for after a 6k mile shakeout. During the shake out we had a couple of problems. The biggest, a front slide ram leaking, did not turn out to be disasterous, though could have. That was replaced. The fridge started whining. Found out the burner was not mounted correctly, thought they replaced the burner unit in the process. This last paragraph was fixed approximately 1 month after we drove it off the lot, as we found it while playing.
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โNov-02-2013 01:01 PM
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โNov-02-2013 10:58 AM
Some RV Manufacturers use this priceedure on ALL of their new units, and some use a random test on every 20th rv.
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โNov-02-2013 10:54 AM
PS. If it's a diesel all the driveline components are computer monitored. A Cummins/Allison/Cat dealer can give you all the info on their servicing by plugging in their computers. Not expensive...D
PPS. Don't forget to check the tire date codes...D
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โNov-02-2013 10:42 AM
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โNov-02-2013 09:48 AM
2oldman wrote:
Forget hired inspections. I think they're just a ripoff like home inspections.
Your opinion. Personally, I would never buy a house again without one, even though I have built my own house and have the knowledge.
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โNov-02-2013 09:16 AM
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โNov-02-2013 09:03 AM
What about the running gear? Are you going to hire an inspector for that part?
2005 Dodge 3500 - Dually- Cummins
2006 Outback 27 RSDS
We also have with us two rescue dogs. A Chihuahua mix & a Catahoula mix.
"I did not get to this advanced age because I am stupid."
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