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  • Are you going to look at a RV and need to know how to inspect a RV before buying it so you don't buy a lemon? In this video, we show you how to do a DIY RV inspection and give you a free checklist to follow along and take with you during your RV inspection.
    The RV inspection was performed on our 2020 Open Range 371MBH fifth wheel.
    In this video:
    0:00 RV Inspection Guide
    1:36 Interior Fit
    4:48 Furniture
    6:49 Appliances+
    8:59 HVAC Heating & Cooling
    9:51 Plumbing & Electrical (Inside)
    12:23 Underneath
    12:52 Wheels & Tires
    13:43 Windows, Doors & Locks
    14:28 Exterior Structure
    16:12 Slides
    16:57 Propane
    17:17 Leveling System, Hitching & Jacks
    17:56 Plumbing & Electrical (Outside)
    18:37 Download & Save
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  • @woodwarddlw
    @woodwarddlw 9 місяців тому +4

    You saved me so many headaches with this video and your inspection list! Thank you so much! I printed and took your list to inspect our new bumper pull camper, and found many things wrong that they fixed with my supervision. Some included the couch/hideabed only being anchored on one side, shower silicone not attached to wall and up to a 3/8" gap under the shower curtain track so it would have flooded the bathroom the first time we used it, the front stabilizer jack switch was broken, and so much more! Thank you! Thank you!
    I found all of this after the walk through with the tech. I can't thank you enough

  • @jamesbouse8232
    @jamesbouse8232 Рік тому +1

    Well done! Thanx!

  • @majamoore6209
    @majamoore6209 9 місяців тому

    This was great! Thanks for taking the time to share and provide us with the checklist.

  • @swordman2000
    @swordman2000 9 місяців тому +2

    you deserve a thanks! Will be shopping for an RV soon! so thankful that you amongst some other youtuber is kind enough to provide us a walkthru!

  • @oldkoot5828
    @oldkoot5828 2 роки тому +3

    Outstanding Video!!

  • @johnmorgan1167
    @johnmorgan1167 2 місяці тому +1

    This video is AWESOME! Thanks for making it.....clear, easy to understand, & super informative. I'm watching it as I inspect an older 5th wheel that I'm interested in purchasing.

  • @thebiggere
    @thebiggere Рік тому +3

    This awesome! Thanks for getting to the details and getting through them succinctly.

    • @RadarRoadWarriors
      @RadarRoadWarriors  Рік тому

      You’re welcome. I’m glad you found the video helpful. ~ Erika

  • @NathanielStockwell
    @NathanielStockwell 2 місяці тому +1

    This is so comprehensive; thanks so much for this free value!

  • @joseduron7747
    @joseduron7747 9 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video! Thanks for the advice and work you put into making these, including the inspection checklist! Greatly appreciate it!!

  • @MoonFireForest
    @MoonFireForest Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the great information!

  • @jodibillingsley
    @jodibillingsley 5 місяців тому

    Most thorough video I have found 🧡 Thank you for such a detailed list showing examples throughout your trailer instead of just talking to the camera.

  • @darrylm3627
    @darrylm3627 2 місяці тому

    😄👍Good Stuff, Great Tips

  • @dryvonne1999
    @dryvonne1999 4 місяці тому

    Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @marybourgeois5235
    @marybourgeois5235 Рік тому

    Gonna repeat another commentary THIS WAS STINKIN AWESOME!!!!! THANK YOU...

  • @marlazar330
    @marlazar330 Рік тому

    great information i didn't have any idea of where to start. Your video was very helpful.

  • @hondo1829
    @hondo1829 Рік тому

    Great video ! Looking to purchase a travel trailer TH soon.

  • @mrsmith324
    @mrsmith324 2 роки тому +9

    New RV owner should be made aware of these so called ultralights and others, That have Styrofoam floors. If it doesn't have at least a 1/2 inch plywood on top of the Styrofoam floor are almost guaranteed to have delamination Leading to failure. Please people do your homework Styrofoam floors and ceilings and roofs is just wrong.

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 2 роки тому +1

      Yup, you can't live or stay long term in an ultra lite (foam floor will delaminate and go soft and sink like it's rotted) and they certainly are not built to be used oftem. They're the lowest durability trailer.
      Then there is Winnebago and their foam laminate roofs that will collapse if manufactured wrong or delaminate, so check that out... Roof should not be soft and creaky, or flat and collecting water where the heavy ac is.

    • @joyceschetter5871
      @joyceschetter5871 Рік тому

      Wow! Good to know !

  • @travisscott5943
    @travisscott5943 Рік тому +1

    very insightful and helpful as we are due to purchase our RV tomorrow :)

    • @RadarRoadWarriors
      @RadarRoadWarriors  Рік тому

      You’re welcome Travis, sounds like you have an exciting day tomorrow. Congrats on the new RV!!

  • @jocelynb8935
    @jocelynb8935 6 місяців тому

    Great information. I’ll still have a RV and mechanic inspect as I’m buying used but this will help to narrow it down to an RV worth consideration.

  • @jeanwonnacott2718
    @jeanwonnacott2718 10 місяців тому

    Thank you!!! ❤❤ Jeannie in Lakeport California You get a subscription!!

  • @MrTubeman123456
    @MrTubeman123456 2 роки тому +3

    Very helpful thanks what I don't want is getting ripped off in the drive train area most everything else I can deal with I ll put solar on it etc. I ll be buying an old one thanks so much.

    • @RadarRoadWarriors
      @RadarRoadWarriors  2 роки тому

      You’re welcome Eric. Best of luck on your future RV purchase.

  • @koraldaoust3319
    @koraldaoust3319 Рік тому

    Good list. Bought our 4th trailer 2 years ago. Microwave didn’t work. Oven didn’t work. Smoke detector didn’t work. Back jacks didn’t work. We just assumed it all worked as we bought our used unit from dealership. Now we know! Ty. Good video.

  • @gereshomeE
    @gereshomeE Рік тому

    This video is really USEFUL! I do not UNDERSTAND why more people have not WATCHED it?! ☺

    • @RadarRoadWarriors
      @RadarRoadWarriors  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback! We wonder the same thing. ~ Erika

    • @gereshomeE
      @gereshomeE Рік тому

      @@RadarRoadWarriors Looking at your initial screen capture: try changing it and try to upload it again!?

    • @RadarRoadWarriors
      @RadarRoadWarriors  Рік тому

      @@gereshomeE We’ll have to try some different thumbnails to see what helps people click on the video. -Steve

    • @gereshomeE
      @gereshomeE Рік тому +1

      @@RadarRoadWarriors Light Blue may not be a good colour to use!? The fact that you are a certified RV Inspector is a HUGE selling point for EVERYONE who is looking to buy used or new?! ☺

    • @jodibillingsley
      @jodibillingsley 5 місяців тому

      ​@@RadarRoadWarriors We actually just started looking to replace our existing trailer (that we had purchased from my aunt several years back) and I've actually been banging my head against a wall because I couldn't find ANY list talking about what to look for when looking at used RV 's... Well it was because I was searching for "walkthrough" instead of "inspection". I finally found one video and saw he also had inspection in the title so I changed my search to inspection and Boom got a larger result. So that could be why! Folks may just not know what key words to use.... I'm not sure if UA-cam allows you to add keywords or anything but just food for thought you might try adding some more key words! Loved your video, by far the best one I've watched on this subject 🥰

  • @LisaKilgourNutritionist
    @LisaKilgourNutritionist 2 роки тому +4

    Great video! Just about to buy an Open Range RV, this is SO helpful! I'm going to be living in my RV with 3 cats, your videos are go tos for me! Quick question, where did you get your dishrack? The one hanging in the sink around the 11 min mark?

    • @RadarRoadWarriors
      @RadarRoadWarriors  2 роки тому +1

      Our videos would be like gold to an Open Range cat owner ❤️.
      I want to make sure you know about these things incase you don’t know they exist.
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      3. We try to put all the product we have inside our Amazon Storefront so you can always look here to try to find a product. www.amazon.com/shop/radarroadwarriors
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      Feel free to ask us any other questions you have.

    • @LisaKilgourNutritionist
      @LisaKilgourNutritionist 2 роки тому

      @@RadarRoadWarriors THANK YOU!!!

    • @RadarRoadWarriors
      @RadarRoadWarriors  2 роки тому

      @@LisaKilgourNutritionist you’re very welcome.

  • @jayjaipersaud6822
    @jayjaipersaud6822 9 місяців тому

    15:43 no suggestions for you... lmfaoo

  • @dreameryoung38
    @dreameryoung38 Рік тому +1

    Wow I've only seen half of this video and other videos can't touch this

  • @hondo1829
    @hondo1829 Рік тому

    I’m trying to find a good toy hauler that’s built with quality but priced reasonably 😊

  • @gabbyswatchingyou3285
    @gabbyswatchingyou3285 10 місяців тому

    Can you self inspect RV before buying?

    • @RadarRoadWarriors
      @RadarRoadWarriors  10 місяців тому

      You just tell the person/dealership that you are inspecting it before you purchase it. If they say no, RUN!

  • @Jurornumber5
    @Jurornumber5 4 місяці тому

    So what's the point? Say the RV's engine and transmission are perfect, but you found a rip in the awning, are you going to pass on the RV? This "RV inspector" falls into the NON-ESSENTIAL category of employment.

    • @RadarRoadWarriors
      @RadarRoadWarriors  4 місяці тому +1

      I’ll try to break down the point since you didn’t pick it up in the video. If you go through and inspect the RV before buying it, you’ll have peace of mind that everything works or you’ll have the price reduced to reflect the actual condition of the RV. Sometimes the issues found are repaired before taking ownership and other times the buyer chooses to walk if they find major issues.
      You may not find an inspector or inspecting an RV “essential” however there are many RV owners that value having an RV in great condition that they can enjoy vs owning an RV that’s sitting in the shop for repairs because they find out shortly after the purchase that it’s broken.

    • @Donschmoodle
      @Donschmoodle 3 дні тому

      Don’t talk.

    • @Jurornumber5
      @Jurornumber5 3 дні тому

      @@Donschmoodle Don't live!