Atlanta Georgia RV and MOTORHOME PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS

Atlanta Georgia RV and MOTORHOME PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS

GEORGIA S 1ST & TRUE AND TESTED RV PRE PURCHASE INSPECTION SERVICES SCALL US DIRECT (at) ( 7 7 0 ) 3 6 2 - 9 1 7 1 Purchasing an RV is a major investment but purchasing the wrong RV is a major problem. Whether it is from a dealer or private party no RV is perfect not only can the wrong RV be costly but a safety issue as well. With my detailed inspection report you can easily negotiate my fee and more. I have been inspecting and repairing RV s for over 25 years and have been a proud RV owner for 30 years. My goal is to take the worry out of purchasing RV s through my comprehensive inspection checklist and educating the buyer. Whether you are a first time buyer or a seasoned RV enthusiast you can benefit from my experience. All RV s have problems its my job to find evaluate and estimate cost of repair. THATS WHY I AM GEORGIA S 1ST AND TRUE PREIMER RV INSPECTOR Why an RV inspection If you have owned an RV then you have some idea of repair costs. A proper inspection will not only point out the problems but give you an approximate cost of labor and parts. The pre-purchase inspection report gives you a look into the true condition of the RV. Armed with that information you can make a confident decision on whether to buy the RV request repairs be made to it bargain for a better price or not purchase the particular RV at all. It s all up to you now and it all starts with knowing what you are buying. Does an RV need an independent inspection if it is being sold by a dealer Yes. Most dealers do a good job of inspecting RVs especially when it comes to safety. Two things happen when an RV is inspected at a dealer either a problem is over looked or a problem is discovered and someone made a decision not to disclose it usually due to repair costs. Most dealers are reputable and will warranty the unit for 30 days or more but it is up to you to discover the problem and often its too late And if you traveled a long way to buy the RV then you have the added cost and time of taking it back for repairs. An added note I have never inspected an RV that didn t have undisclosed problems. Tips for shopping for a RV Determine your budget. If you have 10 000 dollars to spend then limit your final purchase price to about 8 500 dollars keep 10% to 15% in reserve for misc. expenses (registration smog un-foreseen expenses). Establish a price range. Now lets take the same amount to spend 8 500 dollars make your search parameters higher. maybe go up to 10 500 dollars (most sellers will negotiate) but just because someone is asking 10k doesn t mean the RV is worth that. Determine what type of RV is best for you a motor home or travel trailer. Motor homes come in 3 classes. Class A is a complete RV coach built on a truck chassis and has a blunt or sloped nose. Class C is a RV coach built on a van chassis and still has the van front end. Class B primarily uses a van body and van chassis and from outward appearances these still look like a van and the coach portion is built within the van. Travel trailers come in different designs as well. The most common is simply called a travel trailer and is pulled from a truck with bumper or under-bumper-hitch. Another type of travel trailer is called a 5th wheel it is towed by a truck with the hitch in the middle of the bed. Then there is the toy hauler this a a travel trailer that has a fold down ramp in the rear to haul dirt bikes and atv etc. the front part of the trailer is the coach and the rear could also convert to sleeping and dinning area when it is unloaded. Once you have an idea of what type of RV and your price range the next step is determine the type of layout or floor plan for example All class C motor homes come with the master bed above the drivers area and is a very efficient use of space however this may not be suitable for elderly or physically challenged people because of the low ceiling and using a small ladder to enter and exit the bed. Once you see a layout you like then I suggest visiting a RV dealer to tour different sizes and layouts but don t buy one just yet. Another important factor is where the RV be parked when not in use if you plan on using your driveway consult with your local community and or HOA and size is going to be an important factor here. Searching. Okay we are narrowing it down it s time to start your search I prefer to search online and deal with private sellers but If you prefer to shop at dealer that is fine too. Talk to the owner of the RV or the salesman (if dealership) talking to the owners brother or mother can very much limit the answers to your questions. Before you go and look at the RV ask questions lots of questions I will come back to this later. On each RV you like do some research online Google the year make and model and search for problems for example 2004 Fleetwood problems or 2002 Winnebago Brave reviews . find out what people are saying about the unit good and bad. We will Inspect the rv top to bottom and inside and out. We provide mechanical inspections Engine Transmission Drivetrain Rear axles. Questions to ask over the phone How long have you owned the RV Are you the original owner Is it currently smogged and registered Is it on PNO (planned no-op status) Do you have the pink slip or title How much are you asking (even though you saw the asking price in the ad ask again you would be surprised how this changes) Do you have the manuals A good RV owner will keep manuals on all items and maintenance records. Why are you Selling it And ask any questions that you may have to meet your own concerns. Now you are ready to start viewing RVs. As a professional RV inspector I have noticed that a buyer that does the above mentioned research can focus in on a quality RV faster an un-educated buyer may have me inspect 3 or 4 RVs before buying while this is good for my business it ads over all costs for the buyer. The RV inspection should be the final stage in the shopping process. Things to look for when you viewing a RV. As you approach the RV check to see if it is leaning to one side look underneath for puddles or oil spots (its not unusual for older RVs to drip fluids) puddles of fluid(a spot that is wet to the touch) is a cause for concern but an oil spot(fluid that has been absorbed into the surface) may not. Check the inside layout if it meets your needs. Check for water damage on ceiling and walls (these are brown spots). Drive The RV. If at this point you feel good about the RV then it is time to have a pro inspection. Four things that I label as deal-breakers are. Check for signs of infestation storage compartments and cupboards. Bad refrigerator RV refrigerators contain ammonia and are not serviceable even though they have a long life replacement costs are upwards of 2 000.00 Bad Generators new ones cost 2 000.00 to 6 000.00 Roof top A C units. this is debatable but replacement costs start at 1 000.00 WE ARE GEORGIA S 1ST AND ONLY TRUE LICENSED RV PRE PURCHASE INSPECTION SERVICE PROVIDER. 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