If you are serious about the purchase ......You need to hire a service tech. to do A pre- delivery inspection.
Better to spend a few dollars and have it gone thru by someone who knows what to look for than spend thousands on repairs you overlooked!!!
Something to think about: Would you buy a home without first getting a professional home inspection ?
If you feel competent enough to do this on your own here is a list.....................
Take a look at this short list of items to get the idea of what kind of things you will be looking for.
Propane system with complete leak test
Batteries
Refrigerators run on both propane and electricity make sure it works on both
Air conditioning and heating systems
Toilet functionality
Rot and leaks
Bubbles, corrosion or rust
Engine inspection
Brakes
Electrical system both 110v and 12v ....complete inverter/converter/charger.......Generator
Stove and cooking gear
Slide outs in good working order
Awnings
Windows
Electronics Entertainment Home theater and music systems
Lighting systems
Wear on interior & complete roof ispection
Shower and sleeping quarters........Hot water heater
Tires for unusual ware spots
Service records
if you use this list make sure you itemize it......and do a complete go thru on each Item.
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-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Tuesday 5th of November 2013 02:42:05 PM
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Tuesday 5th of November 2013 02:44:49 PM
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Tuesday 5th of November 2013 08:49:26 PM
two 4 the road said
10:03 PM Nov 5, 2013
Hi all! Thanks so much for all your input! As we are learning more about this process, we realize what little we know about inspecting an RV.
Does anyone have a good checklist for pre-purchase inspection of a fifth wheel?
Thank you!
two 4 the road said
01:53 AM Nov 6, 2013
Thank you! I was thinking that we would do a preliminary inspection and if it passes our test, to hire an inspector to check more thoroughly.
This is my thinking....but how is it usually done? What is the procedure when we go to look at a rig? Would you mind listing it out for us?
Lucky Mike said
02:50 AM Nov 6, 2013
I just posted the list....that should be your preliminary check list.......look at everything on that list if anything fails to perform properly adjust the price accordingly or walk away .....if 3 things fail find another dealership...they are not inspecting the unit prior to putting it on the lot......
two 4 the road said
03:01 AM Nov 6, 2013
What I meant is: Do we just go look at it the first day to see if we like it overall, then go back the next day to do the preliminary check, then hire an inspector the day after that, etc. These types of things are what I was wondering about, in terms of the procedure.
SnowGypsy said
03:07 AM Nov 6, 2013
I'd say you would be doing the preliminary check while looking to see if you liked it overall. When we shop, we are looking in every nook and cranny while deciding how much we like it. You'll need to make an appointment with an inspector and one may not be immediately available, especially a more competent one. I saw a tech do an inspection once on a smaller 5th wheel and he spent 2 hours going through it with a clipboard and equipment. Intense and moving around the entire 2 hours.
http://www.rvdoctor.com/2011/10/pre-sale-rv-inspections-are-crucial.html
If you are serious about the purchase ......You need to hire a service tech. to do A pre- delivery inspection.
Better to spend a few dollars and have it gone thru by someone who knows what to look for than spend thousands on repairs you overlooked!!!
Something to think about: Would you buy a home without first getting a professional home inspection ?
If you feel competent enough to do this on your own here is a list.....................
Take a look at this short list of items to get the idea of what kind of things you will be looking for.
if you use this list make sure you itemize it......and do a complete go thru on each Item.
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-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Tuesday 5th of November 2013 02:42:05 PM
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Tuesday 5th of November 2013 02:44:49 PM
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Tuesday 5th of November 2013 08:49:26 PM
Hi all! Thanks so much for all your input! As we are learning more about this process, we realize what little we know about inspecting an RV.
Does anyone have a good checklist for pre-purchase inspection of a fifth wheel?
Thank you!
This is my thinking....but how is it usually done? What is the procedure when we go to look at a rig? Would you mind listing it out for us?