We are looking at a 2004 Newmar DS DP and would like to have it inspected by an independent before we go any further in negotiations. When we were in boating, it was called a Survey and was done by trained Surveyors. Does anyone know how we go about finding someone to inspect and certify a MH? We live in the central Florida area. Need info ASAP.
Thanks.
Roz said
10:21 AM Jul 11, 2007
Hi, J & R!
Likewise, I came from the boating community. Certified RV Techs are the guys to "survey" an RV.
I would call independent RV repair facilities and ask if they have a Certified RV Tech. The process would be quite similar to a "survey" listing the serviceability (soundness) of the various systems on the RV. Shortcomings would be noted with a fair cost of repair. At the end, a statement of "soundness" should be provided.
I suggest you as to see their certification and make sure they are not trying to drum up repair work. A certified tech almost always would not.
Good luck!
Charles Jax FL
Fly Buoy V said
10:41 AM Jul 11, 2007
Thanks Roz for the info. Do you think our "wander lust" came from our previous boating lives???? I'm sure it had something to do with it. A lot of the verbiage and system terminology is the same isn't it? ie: shore power Our last boat was a 36' SeaRay called "Fly Buoy IV"...hence our user name...Fly Buoy V (for the MH)
If anyone has a Certified RV Tech in the Central FL area that they would recommend, please let us know.
Thanks
Roz said
09:33 AM Jul 12, 2007
My memory serving me correct from previous posts, you are living in the Villages. Being a relatively populated area with RVs, I would check the Yellow Pages for RV Service. An idependent will advertise he is "Certified".
Good luck! Let me know what you find and end up doing.
Thanks.
Likewise, I came from the boating community. Certified RV Techs are the guys to "survey" an RV.
I would call independent RV repair facilities and ask if they have a Certified RV Tech. The process would be quite similar to a "survey" listing the serviceability (soundness) of the various systems on the RV. Shortcomings would be noted with a fair cost of repair. At the end, a statement of "soundness" should be provided.
I suggest you as to see their certification and make sure they are not trying to drum up repair work. A certified tech almost always would not.
Good luck!
Charles
Jax FL
If anyone has a Certified RV Tech in the Central FL area that they would recommend, please let us know.
Thanks
Good luck! Let me know what you find and end up doing.
Charles