I got a real negative reaction from one dealer when I said that I would only agree to purchase a particular new Class A after I had it inspected. I told him that I wouldn't buy a house without an inspection and this unit cost more than many new homes. I ended up going elsewhere.
Good for you Roy! That was a very good decision to go elsewhere. If a seller balks when you mention getting an RV inspected, it's time to go find a different RV for sale.
We dropped off the new GD Solitude today that you inspected for us. The RV technician was very impressed with the detail of the inspection and the pictures that were taken to show the defects you detailed in the report. All of this will be for warranty work. Thanks Duane!!
That great to hear Ira. I'm glad all of those repairs will be done under warranty. What a savings! Maybe you will finally have a free flowing black tank. :-)
Part of the RV definition generally includes plumbing with a bathroom, a kitchen with cooking, and sleeping facilities. I agree with your number one being a suitable floorplan, most important. (Almost) all RV's seem to have some types of issues, even new ones, be prepared, my last second hand RV still had problems that the original owner wasn't able to fix that were inherent to the manufacture. Try to learn about RV maintenance prior to purchase. There are all types of stories about pronounced windshield leaks, flapping side panels not fastened down properly, etc, even on some of the more expensive class A models. Not a great comment on the RV industry in general. But you do get a warranty with the new ones, even if the dealer isn't able to fix everything.
You are so right about RV owners trying to learn as much as they can about RV maintenance Midnight. Roughly 80% of RV issues can be resolved by the owner if they just have a little knowledge and guidance. And in most cases the manufacturers do stand behind their warranties well, but it may take them an irritatingly long time to get everything done. That's why having a comprehensive punch list for the dealer to work on is a good idea. That way the RV owner can get the bugs worked out as quickly as possible.
@@RVInspectionAndCare Another related point is to check the reputation of the dealership for service. One reason I have learned about RVs is that I lived in a city where RV people had generally a notoriously bad reputation for service. It's too easy for a service department to sluff things off until after the warranty period.
Thank you so much for these videos. They are super helpful. It looks like you pretty much do the same inspection like you would a house except you have the added inspection of a vehicle if you are buying one on wheels. Where are you located at? How much should an inspector cost and how do you go about finding a good inspector. I am sure like home inspectors not everyone offers the same quality. Thanks again.
I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. Most of the questions you are asking about RV inspectors was answered in another video I made a couple of months ago. You can find it here - th-cam.com/video/YzcU3tuAz2A/w-d-xo.html I hope that helps.
Steven Heinrich. Duane I like your advice on the motorhomes. I'm thinking about purchasing a used 28A motorhome from Cruise America. Do you have any advice on these high mileage units, they service them & keep them up inside & out. I am going to get an inspection done also, & plan to buy their extended warranty. Do you have any comments that would be helpful on my decision or should I be looking at used motorhomes from a dealership or private party? Thanks for your advice.
Hi Lee. I haven't had a lot of experience with CA motorhomes, but I highly recommend getting a certified RV inspector to look it over first. I would also perform a fluid analysis on all the engine, coolant and transmission fluids just to see what kind of shape the mechanical components are in. I am going to release an ebook and worksheet checklist this week (title - How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit) that would be good to use as a personal RV inspection guide before you call in the pro inspector. That way you don't spend a lot of money on multiple inspections. And the ebook explains the fluid analysis process too. It may be helpful for you in your search.
@@RVInspectionAndCare Thank's Duane for the info. Will look forward to your future posts. If anyone has any comments on their Cruise America motorhome purchase please share your thoughts. Thanks.
Thanks for the pro tips you are so generiously offering. I’ve been compliling my own inspection list based on the many videos and articles I’m taking in. Would you have a PDF or a link to a complete inspection list your viewers can use to initially self check an RV before calling in a pro inspector?
Funny you should ask Andrew .... I will be releasing a new ebook and worksheet checklist on how to perform your own personal RV inspection and make sure that it's not an RV money pit. It should be available next week.
What tips can you do to help your tire last longer. How often would you need to move your Rv? And is there a certain about or est. amount of distance to travel keeping your tires in check?
Here's a video that I made a while back that I hope will answer your question about extending the life of your RV tires - th-cam.com/video/dgsp4L4pM18/w-d-xo.html Hopefully those suggestions will be helpful for you.
Hi Kenny. Yes, I have a weekly schedule for putting out new videos and plenty of content for the foreseeable future. I have had laryngitis from allergy season the last couple of weeks so it has slowed me down for now, but I hope to get back on track very soon.
We bought a class A Jayco precept 31 ft 2014 few months ago , , I just found out that we have soft spots under the slices on the corners. What can you recommend ?
Hi Marieline. I'm not sure what the "slices" are (maybe you meant slides), but if you are referencing the roof, sidewall, or slideouts, be sure to get that repaired ASAP. If soft spots have formed due to water intrusion, it must be repaired quickly. Time will only make the situation worse. And try to find out why the soft spots have happened and get those leaks fixed. Otherwise, it will only continue to happen.
Just be sure to check all the seams where sealant is applied on the slide. Somewhere there is a gap that is allowing water in. A good qualified RV tech can usually figure it out and get it resolved.
You mention getting an inspection from a certified RV inspector listed on NRVIA . I see there are multiple Levels of Inspectors, i.e. Level 1 Level 2 etc. what is the difference
Good question Mike. Level 1 inspectors have been certified to be able to do a very basic inspection on an RV. For instance, this allows them to verify basic information about an RV for banks, lenders and some warranty companies. The Level 2 certification makes sure that the inspector is capable of a thorough and exhaustive inspection of all of the RV systems for prospective buyers. I always recommend choosing a Level 2 certified inspector when you are considering an RV purchase.
Do you need to put a deposit on the unit your interested in before you get the RV inspector in? I would be concerned that the dealer would sell it to someone else before you could make arrangements.
You can do a pretty comprehensive inspection yourself paying attention to the things in the video. Many dealerships inspect and repair certain components at the seller's expense. Some will let you take it for a night. At that point you have a good idea of what you're getting into.
My experience has been that most reputable dealers are willing to have the RV inspected as part of the sale in order to put the customer's mind at ease about the sale. And if you are willing to pay for an RV inspection that should be a strong indicator that you are serious about buying that RV. There are plenty of RVs for sale to choose from. If a dealer resists having an RV inspection done as part of the sale, It may be time to go find a different seller to buy from.
If there's a list of things that need to be done, after it's supposedly completed, do you ask the inspector to come back to verify? Is it a full charge to do this?
The purpose of the RV inspection is to let you know what the state of the RV is at the time of the inspection. They will provide a full report on each issue that they find, including photos, and make a recommendation about how it should be handled. Armed with that knowledge the buyer can usually verify that the work has been done properly. Of course, if you ask him to revisit the results of his inspection after the repairs have been made, he may choose to do that, but there will most likely be some extra charge for it. It is up to the individual inspector to decide what that charge should be. I hope that helps.
I got a real negative reaction from one dealer when I said that I would only agree to purchase a particular new Class A after I had it inspected. I told him that I wouldn't buy a house without an inspection and this unit cost more than many new homes. I ended up going elsewhere.
Good for you Roy! That was a very good decision to go elsewhere. If a seller balks when you mention getting an RV inspected, it's time to go find a different RV for sale.
We dropped off the new GD Solitude today that you inspected for us. The RV technician was very impressed with the detail of the inspection and the pictures that were taken to show the defects you detailed in the report. All of this will be for warranty work. Thanks Duane!!
That great to hear Ira. I'm glad all of those repairs will be done under warranty. What a savings! Maybe you will finally have a free flowing black tank. :-)
Well, the Coach in Mesa was being looked at by another couple, so we found one in Lake Havasu City and scheduling for a NRVIA inspection this week.
Awesome! Let's hope that the inspection doesn't reveal any major hidden problems. Please let me know how it turns out. :-)
@@RVInspectionAndCare Will do.
I learn something new in each video! Fluid analysis, Thank you!
Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment!
🙏🙏🙏Sir. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us.
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I'm glad that my channel videos have been helpful for you Reuben. Thanks for watching and leaving positive feedback too!
Part of the RV definition generally includes plumbing with a bathroom, a kitchen with cooking, and sleeping facilities. I agree with your number one being a suitable floorplan, most important. (Almost) all RV's seem to have some types of issues, even new ones, be prepared, my last second hand RV still had problems that the original owner wasn't able to fix that were inherent to the manufacture. Try to learn about RV maintenance prior to purchase. There are all types of stories about pronounced windshield leaks, flapping side panels not fastened down properly, etc, even on some of the more expensive class A models. Not a great comment on the RV industry in general. But you do get a warranty with the new ones, even if the dealer isn't able to fix everything.
You are so right about RV owners trying to learn as much as they can about RV maintenance Midnight. Roughly 80% of RV issues can be resolved by the owner if they just have a little knowledge and guidance. And in most cases the manufacturers do stand behind their warranties well, but it may take them an irritatingly long time to get everything done. That's why having a comprehensive punch list for the dealer to work on is a good idea. That way the RV owner can get the bugs worked out as quickly as possible.
@@RVInspectionAndCare Another related point is to check the reputation of the dealership for service. One reason I have learned about RVs is that I lived in a city where RV people had generally a notoriously bad reputation for service. It's too easy for a service department to sluff things off until after the warranty period.
@@midnight4109 Good advice Midnight. Thanks.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUTH BE BLESSED ALWAYS!!!
Thanks so much for your support Darren!
Thank you so much for these videos. They are super helpful. It looks like you pretty much do the same inspection like you would a house except you have the added inspection of a vehicle if you are buying one on wheels. Where are you located at? How much should an inspector cost and how do you go about finding a good inspector. I am sure like home inspectors not everyone offers the same quality. Thanks again.
I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. Most of the questions you are asking about RV inspectors was answered in another video I made a couple of months ago. You can find it here - th-cam.com/video/YzcU3tuAz2A/w-d-xo.html I hope that helps.
A relatively new subscriber. Your video is very helpful. Keep them coming. I picked up another gem. Thanks.
Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and got something useful out of it. Welcome to my channel and I hope you will keep watching. :-)
Good presentation. Question: when obtaining an inspector, do they charge? And how much?
I think you'll find the answer to those questions in this video I made not long ago - th-cam.com/video/epTXDS96kZE/w-d-xo.html
Dwayne, you are awesome as always.... thank you....
Thanks for watching Argentum. I'm glad it was helpful!
Very helpful information Duane. ..your doing a great job..might have to hire you when the time comes 😂😂😂😂
Rick, I'm always available "if the price is right" ..... :-)
@@RVInspectionAndCare thanks for the reply. .what ever monies it takes, will be money well spent. 😃😃😃😃
Thank you for the great advice 👍❤🇲🇽
No worries Gerardo. Glad to help!
Steven Heinrich. Duane I like your advice on the motorhomes. I'm thinking about purchasing a used 28A motorhome from Cruise America. Do you have any advice on these high mileage units, they service them & keep them up inside & out. I am going to get an inspection done also, & plan to buy their extended warranty. Do you have any comments that would be helpful on my decision or should I be looking at used motorhomes from a dealership or private party? Thanks for your advice.
Hi Lee. I haven't had a lot of experience with CA motorhomes, but I highly recommend getting a certified RV inspector to look it over first. I would also perform a fluid analysis on all the engine, coolant and transmission fluids just to see what kind of shape the mechanical components are in. I am going to release an ebook and worksheet checklist this week (title - How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit) that would be good to use as a personal RV inspection guide before you call in the pro inspector. That way you don't spend a lot of money on multiple inspections. And the ebook explains the fluid analysis process too. It may be helpful for you in your search.
@@RVInspectionAndCare Thank's Duane for the info. Will look forward to your future posts. If anyone has any comments on their Cruise America motorhome purchase please share your thoughts. Thanks.
Thanks for the pro tips you are so generiously offering. I’ve been compliling my own inspection list based on the many videos and articles I’m taking in. Would you have a PDF or a link to a complete inspection list your viewers can use to initially self check an RV before calling in a pro inspector?
Funny you should ask Andrew .... I will be releasing a new ebook and worksheet checklist on how to perform your own personal RV inspection and make sure that it's not an RV money pit. It should be available next week.
What tips can you do to help your tire last longer. How often would you need to move your Rv? And is there a certain about or est. amount of distance to travel keeping your tires in check?
Here's a video that I made a while back that I hope will answer your question about extending the life of your RV tires - th-cam.com/video/dgsp4L4pM18/w-d-xo.html Hopefully those suggestions will be helpful for you.
Great information! Very helpful, thanks!
Hi Jon. Thanks for watching and I'm glad that the video was helpful.
Love your videos! Are you going to keep posting?!
Hi Kenny. Yes, I have a weekly schedule for putting out new videos and plenty of content for the foreseeable future. I have had laryngitis from allergy season the last couple of weeks so it has slowed me down for now, but I hope to get back on track very soon.
RV Inspection And Care well certainly sorry to hear that. Pray you get better real soon!! Take care “my friend”!
@@kennyburns3338 Thanks Kenny. :-)
We bought a class A Jayco precept 31 ft 2014 few months ago , , I just found out that we have soft spots under the slices on the corners. What can you recommend ?
Hi Marieline. I'm not sure what the "slices" are (maybe you meant slides), but if you are referencing the roof, sidewall, or slideouts, be sure to get that repaired ASAP. If soft spots have formed due to water intrusion, it must be repaired quickly. Time will only make the situation worse. And try to find out why the soft spots have happened and get those leaks fixed. Otherwise, it will only continue to happen.
@@RVInspectionAndCarethank you so much for your answers, yes it's the slideouts , it's coming from the rain dripping under the slides .
Just be sure to check all the seams where sealant is applied on the slide. Somewhere there is a gap that is allowing water in. A good qualified RV tech can usually figure it out and get it resolved.
You mention getting an inspection from a certified RV inspector listed on NRVIA . I see there are multiple Levels of Inspectors, i.e. Level 1 Level 2 etc. what is the difference
Good question Mike. Level 1 inspectors have been certified to be able to do a very basic inspection on an RV. For instance, this allows them to verify basic information about an RV for banks, lenders and some warranty companies. The Level 2 certification makes sure that the inspector is capable of a thorough and exhaustive inspection of all of the RV systems for prospective buyers. I always recommend choosing a Level 2 certified inspector when you are considering an RV purchase.
Do you need to put a deposit on the unit your interested in before you get the RV inspector in? I would be concerned that the dealer would sell it to someone else before you could make arrangements.
You can do a pretty comprehensive inspection yourself paying attention to the things in the video. Many dealerships inspect and repair certain components at the seller's expense. Some will let you take it for a night. At that point you have a good idea of what you're getting into.
My experience has been that most reputable dealers are willing to have the RV inspected as part of the sale in order to put the customer's mind at ease about the sale. And if you are willing to pay for an RV inspection that should be a strong indicator that you are serious about buying that RV. There are plenty of RVs for sale to choose from. If a dealer resists having an RV inspection done as part of the sale, It may be time to go find a different seller to buy from.
If there's a list of things that need to be done, after it's supposedly completed, do you ask the inspector to come back to verify? Is it a full charge to do this?
The purpose of the RV inspection is to let you know what the state of the RV is at the time of the inspection. They will provide a full report on each issue that they find, including photos, and make a recommendation about how it should be handled. Armed with that knowledge the buyer can usually verify that the work has been done properly. Of course, if you ask him to revisit the results of his inspection after the repairs have been made, he may choose to do that, but there will most likely be some extra charge for it. It is up to the individual inspector to decide what that charge should be. I hope that helps.