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I am only a couple of months into my research as I embark on this process of purchasing an RV, but I have watched/listened to hundreds of videos while I clean, take care of business, drive, etc. THIS is the BEST video I have seen yet, it's helped me understand that no matter how much I fall in love with a rig, I will need a professional to check it out for me first, and I'll budget appropriately. Thanks for this awesome video, I'll be subscribing and going back through your archives.
Thank you so much for your kind words and subscribe. We love hearing that folks benefit from the content we share, and help them make well informed decisions about the lifestyle. Thanks again.
The old man walking by was funny 😄 . Sometimes people don't think or can't help themselves.
Keep the rubber on the road.
Hilarious! Made my day - I've watched the blooper real 20 times and still cracks me up LOL
Because you recommended them in your RV Success School, we also used Premier RV Inspections for our pre-purchase inspection in January 2018 as part of a plan to also use Wholesale Warranties for our extended maintenance agreement. Like you, we had already put down a deposit on our coach subject to results of a professional pre-purchase inspection acceptable to us. The dealership did not have an issue with that.
Because we purchased some distance from home, we were not able to be present for the inspection. The dealership provided someone to drive the coach for the inspector and provided water and shore power. We received the detailed inspection report by email and received a voice call from the inspector to go over it.
The inspection gave us great peace of mind that anything wrong with the coach before it left the lot was for the dealership to address and everything after it left the lot was for the warranty company to cover.
The inspector missed a leak between the rear toilet and the black tank that we only found by staying in the coach overnight at the dealership prior to accepting it. So, while inspections are good, living in the coach even a little before you roll away is something we recommend based on our experience. (The dealership encouraged this as well, providing water, power and a dump station.) Ask if you can do this!
Since our purchase, we have already had our dash A/C and our power awning fail.
Both were covered by our extended maintenance agreement.
We can't recommend them enough.
It's the nature of RV's that things are going to break.
Marv, Thank you so much for sharing your detailed comments about your inspection, purchase and RV lifestyle experience here. Excellent additions that I am sure will be appreciated by others as well.
Question for you Marv, who did you get your extended warranty through?
Wholesale Warranties. www.wholesalewarranties.com
I hate being redundant, but your absolutely right on the money here. An independent thorough inspection is crucial and a great bargaining tool. Thanks for this important video.
Thank you for sharing your comment. Glad you agree and enjoyed.
Enjoyed the video. I'm looking at 10-20 year old diesels with a reasonable amount of miles. In my 40-years experience as a military and airline pilot, airplanes that don't fly break, and I'm sure that RVs that aren't driven have similar problems, except maybe not flaming out over the Indian Ocean. But breaking down in rush hour traffic on the George Washington Bridge would be just as bad. I'll definitely use a certified inspector. Almost every ad I read for used RVs claim they're perfect, spotless, flawless, professionally maintained, and so forth, and I know that some of that is bovine scatology. Great work on a very useful segment.
Thank you for your compliments on our content. Totally agree with you about the underused RVs. Glad you will be getting inspections, and wishing you ever success in your coming purchase.
I was thinking of becoming an RV inspector until I was in a motorcycle wreck in 2012 that has left me with a left leg and foot that don't work right no more. Along with massive nerve damage and chronic pain 24/7... There's no way I could get up and inspect the roof for leaks and or damage... But it's still on my bucket list of things I'd love to do... But all in God's time to heal me and HIS will.. Y'all be blessed... BBE..
Sorry to hear about your injuries. Wishing you a full recovery.
Have a coach RV inspection done and you are only half way there! Finding a seller who’s willing to let you have the other half done may be difficult. However, avoiding the risk of VERY expensive repairs means having a MECHANICAL inspection done. This is especially true on an older diesel coach! What’s UNDER any coach can cost way more to repair than ANY coach house item! This is where the coach is put on a lift and a mechanic (NOT of the sellers choosing or from the selling dealership) checks for leaks, looks at air brake rotors and pad conditions, does a complete engine inspection, looks at suspension condition including ball joints, boots, air bags and shocks, looks for transmission leaks, differential leaks, exhaust leaks & condition, checks wheel seals and wheel bearing condition, inspects the air suspension including air bags and inspects for air leaks (Sonic Leak Detector), PLUS lots I’m sure I’ve left out... If the engine has a codes history that’s also pulled and it can reveal info on how the coach was driven/maintained. Older coaches won’t have this, of course. Lastly, an oil analysis should be done and sent off to a lab like Blackstone Labs (only $28). When dealing, make any agreement contingent on passing all of the above inspections and also the return of a satisfactory engine oil analysis report...
Additional:
Get a 4 corner weigh - such as one done at Escapee Parks
Slightly wider tires maybe ok, but they should be run at recommended pressure for the weight they are carrying (see above)
No mention of tire DOT date codes. RV tires typically age out out long before they mile out
Didn’t see your RV inspector do a Leveling jack test or inspect for leaks?
Didn’t see an air brake test. It might have hydraulic brakes?
Didn’t see a roof inspection. It may need a reseal or caulking
Didn’t see inspections of all awnings (especially important for power ones). On a ‘99 the material can easily be sun damaged
Best to change out all fluids, filters, belts & radiator hoses regardless of condition to give you a baseline for your regular maintenance plan. Don’t forget that PowerTech generator (I’ve got an older 12K PT with a Kabota - awesome unit!)
Aftermarket mechanical warranties on older coaches can be super expensive, if you can find one. Hopefully, you will luck out purchasing WITHOUT all of the above. I hope so! But do get on those new baseline items...
Thank you for sharing all this extra detail. Yes, it would be great to have all of these items inspected. We didn't have all of it checked before purchase, but many of the items you mention above were actually checked during this inspecition. We were just trying to provide a high level overview in this video, and we have done some of additional checks in the few months that followed. Still have not done everything on your list above, but feeling very good about our purchase. Thanks again for sharing.
Fantastic overview of an inspection. You've made me feel more comfortable about my decision to add older diesel RVs to my search. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Excellent tips. An inspection before purchasing an RV is probably one of the most important aspects of purchasing a used coach.
Enjoy and can’t wait for the renovation
Definitely! Worth every cent.
Thank you for the video. We are waiting on our new travel trailer to be delivered. I have contacted an inspector but have been on the fence about it but after watching this video I will definitely be getting an inspector.
Glad to hear it. Yes... we believe it is very important to have a professional inspection.
You have the most helpful information for RVs compared to other channels. I am so glad I stumbled across this!
Awesome! Thank you so much for the compliment. We appreciate it. -M
Oh my gosh! The bloopers at the very end where the man walks right behind you made my husband and I bust out laughing! Hilarious. 😂😂😂😂
Glad you loved it too. Julie still gets a huge laugh, even after watching it dozens of times.
Hi, been watching you two for a long while now. This is my first comment. I really enjoyed this video. My husband and I bought a 2006 DP this year. We did not have a pre-inspection and I just want to say, to anyone buying out there, get the inspection. We had to be back to work so we were in a hurry and a long way from home. We believed our dealer that everything worked. Some things did not work and we are trying to educate ourselves to get everything working as it should. Thankfully the motor and drive train are sound!! Thank you for your great information. I love your CC!!
Thank you for being with us for a long time AND for your first comment. We appreciate you sharing your comments with us and others. Congratulations on your purchase and wishing you every success.
Julie I simply had to say hello I'm a newbie to your channel. You and Marc are the most adorable couple. I just love the information you guys give about RV'ing. Very informative. Go RVLove!!!
Thank you for your kind words and support Mellisa.
We purchase our Foretravel from a private sale and held $5k till it was inspected at Foretravel of Texas. Ended up with only a few minor issues and seller was paid back the difference. There are many ways of having your RV inspected and of course, personal knowledge is a plus as well.
Thank you for sharing your alternate approach to inspection, by having it done at the manufacturer. And congratulations on your Foretravel coach.
About the only noises that were missing, is a Bobcat breaking up concrete & a car alarm. Congrats you pretty much got them all.
Yep... it was crazy how many different noises there were at that location. The forklifts did make some big banging sounds when the forks were bouncing from not being loaded. But bobcat or other concrete busting equipment is one of few relatively common sounds that were not found that day. Thanks.
Great video. Eric is our service provider. He is very well known in the CC community. He put a residential refrigerator in our friends. He put solar on ours. Say hi to him for us.
Thank you. Yes... Eric is highly respected in the CC community. In fact, when some friends of ours heard we were looking at CCs they immediately recommended Eric and his company. Great guy and super knowledgeable.
Good informative video. Good knowledgeable inspector, I was suprized.
Thank you. Yes, our inspector was very knowledgeable.
Thanks to you and your mother for posting this great video.
Thank you very much. So glad you enjoyed it. -M
We love the upside to these solid old coaches so much, it's the way we are going to go when moving up from a 29' toy hauler. As I've been researching CC's, I'm finding that creeping seals on the side glass is very common. I'm hoping you can share any experience with this on a future episode.
Thank you. I know some of the cosmetic gaskets on our windows have shrunk, but the windows seem to seal well. I might have to do some research on the creeping seals comment to learn more so that we can share about it on future videos. Thanks for the input.
A good informative video, for my next purchase if happen, I will look seriously to get this pre-purchase inspection. Tks and see you next time.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Nice video. Is better have to have inspectors look at it before buying it. Good to know. Thanks alot.
yes well worth the investment before making an RV purchase! You're welcome
Very informative, on a topic we've been wondering about. Good to actually SEE what happens during an inspection. Loved the man at the end. We've got a fab blooper for 2019 with a similar situation!
LOL you have to share that blooper video!
Excellent, thank you for letting us watch the process. We are shopping for our RV now, so it was great info.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.
Wish we had known there was such a thing as an RV inspector before we bought our new-to-us 2004 Holiday Rambler in June, 2018. It's a lovely coach, but there are a couple of things that an inspection would have found. The dash a/c barely works, however the two roof a/c's will freeze you out! The tank sensors don't work. There was a blockage in the black tank, that I would guess was from improper maintenance. Other than that, it has been a nice change from our smaller class C.
Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your new-to-you coach.
You both are headed in the right direction with a Rv inspection:)
Thank you. We believe it is very important.
I'm so grateful fort this video! I just asked my husband yesterday if this kind of inspection existed. After watching all the horror stories on YT I figured why not have a pre-purchase inspection to avoid all this.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for letting us know. Yes... a professional pre-purchase inspection is highly recommended. Some even choose to have a third party professional inspection on new units, but definitely pre-owned. And... the more complex the RV, the more important it is. -M
Great info...really appreciate your presentation...getting close to making a buy myself..and this makes me feel much more comfortable with going ahead....I'm getting an inspection for sure.
Good decision! All the best in your search!
I would like to ask a question three questions to you and the audience:
1- How long before the tires on a class A have to be replaced (in terms of time, not miles)
2- How long will a very well kept class A motorhome last?
3- Can the electronics or dash features on an older class A motorhome (by the pilot seat) be upgraded (example larger screen for a better back-up camera). I have come to the realization that when you purchase a 2009 coach, you will not be getting 2020 electronics or features.
My comments below are related to Class A diesel pusher coaches. Class A gas coaches are lighter weight builds, and would not have the longevity of a big diesel. But could still last quite a while if well cared for.
It is generally recommended that Class A motorhome tires are replaced after 5 years regardless of miles travelled. If the tires have been protected against UV rays, never 'curbed' or damaged, and inspected you can run them a couple extra years in some cases. If you have a large tag axle coach, you might consider using the 5-7 year old tires on your tag axle while replacing the rest, but most would recommend replacing all 8. A well kept Class A motorhome can easily last 20 years, probably much longer. Yes, you can do some aftermarket upgrades for better back up and side view cameras. But there are of course some limitations. It is a widely supported opinion that coaches built before 2009 are superior in many ways to newer coaches, so they are well worth considering. -M
Wish I had done an inspection. My 1999 Country Coach Intrigue had several issues that would have shown up in an inspection. Finding the issues and repairing them on my own has given me invaluable information and training. Hope your coach is as much fun as ours. What inverter did you choose for the replacement? We chose a Xantrex Freedom 2012. I also upgraded the AC units and Thermostat to heatpumps, 15K in the front and 13.5 in the rear. I was amazed how easily all this was to replace on my own.
Congratulations on your nearly exact coach to ours. Inspections are great and as you said, could have found issues for you in advance. But we love your positive spin on making the repairs and upgrades. We have loved learning as we make updates and repairs on ours as well. We chose a Victron inverter. Looking forward to sharing more on our electrical system upgrades in a dedicated video.
Great info and enjoyed the bloopers at the end 😆
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Class A diesel Inspection will take 8 hours at minimum .. get an NRVIA inspection .. 300-400 points checked .. a lot more thorough than this inspection .. lot of other systems need to be checked .. hot skin .. polarity .. etc.. Fluid Analysis is also highly recommended
Yes, there are more thorough inspections. Bottom line, definitely get an inspection. -M
Great vid! We are thinking that after sailing the Pacific for a decade or so we will want to buy an R/V and travel around. I had no idea that there were professional insectors for R/Vs. For sailboats, yes, but it's good to know that we can hire someone to help us with an R/V.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Your inspector is out to lunch about changing the tires back to stock size. A larger tire can run less air pressure, rides better, runs cooler and has more flotation on soft surfaces.
Everyone has their own opinions on pros and cons. -M
Thanks for the video. We will start looking for a motorhome in the spring/summer and it scares the hell outta me!
A little healthy caution is good. But don't let it scare you too much. All RVs will have their quirks, but for the most part they are great and can provide enormous joy. Definitely good to get them inspected before purchasing though.
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Love that accent!
Thank you.
We found an inspector through premier, but I’m afraid our experience was not as good as yours. There things we specifically asked the inspector to look for - like washer dryer connections - and the inspector said there weren’t any ( which there definitely are!!). Also the inspector said the couch needed new shocks so we took the motorhome to get new shocks as soon as we purchased it and they said it didn’t need new shocks.
There were other little things as well, which makes us question everything he said :/
We felt like we needed an inspection because the rv was in tulsa and we were in texas. We needed to know if it was in good working order before flying out. So the good part is he gave us the confidence to make the trip. Had he been totally accurate we might not have bought our motorhome 😂. The alternative was an 1100.00 inspector through NRVIA - which we didn’t feel we could afford at the time, but had we used him we would have had a 40-50 page report telling us the good, the bad and the ugly. Live and learn.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Sorry your experience was not as good as ours, but glad it at least provided you with information to make your purchase.
OMG Thanks Marc
You're welcome!
Love those bloopers. I was LMAO!
hahahaaa after watching it like 20 times, I still ROFL myself! - J
Great video. Need the old guy at the end in all your videos.
LOL. Unfortunately he walked off without leaving any contact information. How crazy was that that he just walked write through the shot. Huge area behind the camera yet he chose to walk in the narrow gap between me and the coach. very funny. It still gives us a laugh watching it.
How interesting was that.....x
Glad you found it interesting. :)
I use a NIRVA certified Level 2 inspector. Go to nrvia.org/locate/ to find one. You should have a diagnostic test done on transmission and motor oil, coolant, and generator oil on a used motorhome. I recommend having new ones inspected also. After all, I wouldn't spend that much on a new home without an inspection. Don't believe in extended warranties.
Thanks for sharing. Agreed that fluid analysis is a good idea if you have access to that testing and especially at high purchase prices. Extended warranties are not for everyone, but are great for many people, especially those who are not very capable of doing their own repairs. They can pay for themselves quickly. Almost every person we know that has an extended warranty has received more in paid services/repairs than they paid for the warranty.
HAHAHAHAHA....... Totally Love The Bloopers!!!! Great Video!!! Safe Travels!!!
Thank you
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One thing to add, with the change in tire size the previous owner did, the might have changed the spacing between the dual wheels... there is an online calculator for that, but I did not copy down the sizes stated in the video... so here is some homework for someone else. Call me lazy.
Lazy mode off.
OK I went back to 5:54 in the video and they inspector states the tire sizes were 295 75R on it and the original tire size was 275 70R so that closes up the gap by 20mm but that size does not account for tire bulge with the weight of the coach. they may have pumped them up to the Tires maximum pressure to minimize the bulge. I assume you did not look at the gap between the dual tires before you replaced them......
I also note that the tires were "regoveable" visible on the sidewall in the video at 6:55. they were probably regroved tires that were purchased at a discount. you would have had to inspect the tires to see if they were regoved or retreaded. they would have had to melt a mark into the sidewall when it was done. Also in the video he did not state the build date on the tires. was that in your report?
Gr8 vid... thanks for sharing
Did you check the inverter after replacing the batteries? The inverter on my 2000 Intrigue wasn’t working either when I got it. As soon as new batteries were installed my inverter started working and has worked ever since.
Hi Al - we actually replaced the inverter when we replaced the batteries to coincide with a solar install, so can't answer that - sorry! But interesting to know the batteries were behind your inverter issue!
You probably had the same 2000 watt inverter that I have. If you have a weak or bad house battery the inverter drops off.
great video
Thank you
Very helpful video. Can’t wait to see what you guys do with the interior renovations. Funny outtakes!😃
Thank you. Glad you liked it. Yes... looking forward to sharing our renovation plans and process.
My wife and I really enjoy all your videos and we really like your CC. We are in the market for a older Class A ourselves. What are your thoughts on the CAPS fuel system on that model Cummins? I have read some negative reviews of it, but nothing bad enough to keep me from purchasing one with it myself as most of the coaches from that era have it. Keep up the great videos and happy travels.
Thank you for your kind words. Glad you enjoy our content so much. The powerplant has been great for the most part. The only issue I have with it is that it doesn't like cold weather starts. I confirmed with the tech at the Cummins shop that it is a common issue with these engines. But, we do have an engine block heater, so I just plug that in if I am going to need to start the engine in cold weather.
I’m so glad you shared as much as you did with respect to this inspection process. That was very interesting. Have all the repairs needed been done yet? I’m just curious to know how far along are you guys with repairs and upgrades are you, at this point? I’m wishing you both very happy and safe travels and some relaxation time during all your work.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, all high priority repairs have been completed now and we are making other updates. Looking forward to sharing more with you soon, and to some additional relaxation time once we get more caught up.
This is a great video! I have never seen an RV inspection and what they're looking for. I noticed he didn't go to the rooftop. Was that inspection done?
We didn't capture everything on video, but yes, the rooftop was inspected. This coach has a fiberglass roof. There were a couple spots that needed some fresh dicor, and some hairline cracks that are mostly cosmetic but none that were so bad that they would leak.
Clint C - Clint, if that big fella went up the ladder, we at least know that the ladder is in excellent condition :)
@@haroldfitz5146 Extending a question from your "humor"- what is the weight limit on an RV ladder and a fiberglass roof? Are there places on the roof that one does not walk?
Great video and it certainly helped that you were MH owners before and knew what questions to ask ahead of time. We purchased a 2003 Newmar DSDP just 4 months ago and prior to purchase hired a level 2 NRVIA inspector due to the distance between us and where the coach was just south of Cleveland. The major fail was that the inspector did not physically go on the roof but had lots of remarks and photos about the roof in the inspection. The fail was found after the purchase when I climbed on the roof to do some resealing that I found a large soft spot around the rear A/C unit and that we had started to have leaking in the kitchen area. That was a learning experience and all I would say is that inspections are necessary but also ask detailed questions ahead of time and afterwards of the inspector. Bottom line we had to replace the roof.. $$$$$$$ :(
Sorry to hear about your roof leak and repair, but thank you for sharing with us in the comments section for others. Yes, be as thorough as possible.
dreat info would do inspection on new rvas well
I know an inspection from an individual is important. Should you also get your own inspection if you’re buying used from a dealership no matter the size or reputation of the dealership?
We don't think it is that black and white. If the dealer has a great reputation, the unit is relatively new, and you have a multiple hour, or multiple day walk through experience, a 3rd party inspection might not be needed. But for the most part, it is probably a good idea to have an inspection done even if purchasing from a dealer.
Great Vid. Did you guys negotiate a Price with Seller, (Dealer) before the Inspection? Did you Re-Negotiate after the Inspection. Keep'm coming.
Thank you. We did not discuss price at all until after the inspection so that we only needed to go through the process once.
Did the dealership make you give them a deposit to hold CC until you could get the inspection done? Thanks!
We had a $500 fully refundable deposit on the RV when doing the inspection. So, it it didn't work out, we would have only been out the cost of the inspection.
How many miles did your coach have when you bought it and how much were you able to negotiate it down after the inspection?
This coach had 170K miles on it when we bought it, and we were able to purchase for $25K after the inspection. They were asking $35K, so that is a substantial percentage off. That said... I would not set your expectation on being able to buy a similar coach for that price. We had a bit of a 'perfect storm' situation of being very educated buyers, the right time of year, market conditions, and unique features on the coach that not everyone would like, and of course the high miles. We knew we were going to do a major remodel on it too. If you haven't seen that series, we have a playlist here on UA-cam, ua-cam.com/play/PLH9qlI-gPYX7VLH2j8-8gwwIlCOvhTeyY.html and here is a link to our website, where we have even more information. www.rvlove.com/rv-makeover -M
We see what they wanted for it, how much did you actually get it for?
We negotiated very hard on this coach and had a lot in our favor in that process (time of year, location, coach previous interested parties, results of the inspection, and being very educated buyers). We were able to purchase this coach for $25,000.
RVLove | Marc & Julie Bennett - awesome! I’m very impressed.
Thanks I was wondering if you did a Transmission service?
I remember asking about it, but don't think we did one.
I am trying to purchase a motorhome in Colorado Springs, CO and I live in Wisconsin. Really interested in this 29' Bigfoot but it is a 2005 and I told them I would purchase it but wanted a local inspector in Colorado Springs to inspect it before purchase. They were going on their last trip to Utah and wanted me to put down a "sizeable" deposit and wait until they got back from vacation. I told them to go ahead and take their trip and I would contact them (per the seller) on 10/12. Was I wrong not to send them the deposit? I just felt a bit off about waiting two weeks to get things rolling. I will need to fly out there to pick it up but feel odd also about not walking through it before a deposit also... My first purchase and a bit nervous about the proper etiquette Thanks love your videos
Congratulations on being close to your first purchase. I understand your caution about putting a deposit down without seeing it at all. But, I assume you have at least seen quite a few pictures. Curious if they are wanting a non-refundable deposit. I know many people selling privately (ourselves included) that like having a deposit from potential buyers to show intent but would absolutely refund their deposit if the sale didn't go through for ANY reason. I think it is perfectly reasonable to wait on sending the deposit until they return from their trip. I also think it is a very good sign that they are taking it out on a trip right now as that is a good sign that everything is in working order, and is being used, rather than just sitting in storage somewhere.
Thank you... takes a bit off of my mind. Really do like this MH and being 4 seasons is a big plus for me living and camping in WI and future trip to Alaska. Love to watch you two.
Good information. We are looking for a used class A and were wondering how much it cost?,
The inspection cost around $450. The coach was offered at $35K, but we paid much less. You can buy used class A coaches at virtually any price bracket, depending on what you are looking for.
I don't but then I am not the average RV buyer I have people ask me to look at there's all the time and I tell people to buy private party if they can and I check from roof to undercarriage and I mean I crawl underneath and check everything I camera heat and Ac ducts also i could go on but i think i have said enough
Sounds like a great and thorough inspection.
The Inspection was merely okay but not thourogh. I do not think that enough time was spent analyzing the most costly parts of an RV which includes the engine, tranny, rust on chassis, suspension, steering, air system and brakes. Most of the items that were inspected were minor and could easily be done by someone handy(Marc) and having an RV check list that you can get free from the internet. If the inspection results significantly helped with sales negotiations, then it was a worthwhile tool for that purpose.
Where do I go to look find a tv inspector. I googled it and area and nothing but rv dealers popped up. I need one for tomorrow in katy Texas area.
Hello Victoria, Hopefully you checked the video description for links on how to find one in your area. also, more information in the related blog post at rvlove.com/2018/09/29/getting-a-professional-rv-inspection-before-buying-plus-our-fix-it-list/
RVLove | Marc & Julie Bennett thanks. Fortunately I was able to find one yesterday and he inspected the passport 239ml in super short notice and here we are driving from Richmond Texas with our new passport back to California. Rented a 2500 at enterprise and saved $2,500 buckaroos. They were charging me $3500 to transport it to California. Luckily we didn’t buy round trip airfare. Than you for your response and your great videos.
Is the old man a paid actor, LOL? Funny ending, where was this?
Haha made us wonder too! It was at the RV dealership in Tucson, the repair facility. Crazy
You can't fool us. That old guy was a plant. Come on ... ... ;-)
What was the price quote of the extended warranty that the inspection company offered you?
We had price quotes for extended warranties on many RVs during our shopping process. They ranged from $5,000 to $17,000 depending on the coverage, term and RV asking to cover. Unfortunately, this coach had too high of mileage for an extended service contract and were were not able to buy one for it. Had we been able to we would have, as we love having that piece of mind.
Thank you for this! Would you recommend an RV inspection on a new rig?
Yes, absolutely. Many new RVs can have issues too. And, it will help you have a deeper understanding of the RV. We have known a number of folks who were very glad they had inspections done on their new RVs.
Every time I mentioned an rv inspector the sale goes to hell. So far no one have sold to me.
It is currently a very hot sellers market for RVs. So, that could be part of it. But to me... if they are so opposed to an rv inspector, you are likely better off waiting. -M
What's the best way to find a qualified inspector in our area
We talk more about that in our related blog post at rvlove.com/OurRVInspection
We used Premiere RV Inspections to locate inspectors in the area. Here is a link for them. bit.ly/RVInspection -M
Great video! Can’t wait to see the renovations! Just curious how much this type of inspection would cost?
Motorhomes about $450 - towables are less - not exactly sure, will find out!
no motor?
Thanks for this Video. Question So after the inspection and the negations. Did you also purchase the Extended warranty thur that company or did you go with another Company?
Glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately, this coach has too many miles on the odometer for us to have an extended warranty. Otherwise, we definitely would have. Extended warranty pricing was a huge part of our shopping experience. If you haven't read our related blog post yet, be sure to check it out at www.rvlove.com
I wonder if I can get a pre inspection on my next wife?
LOL. Pre-inspection of people to be a good match is a good idea. That is part of why Julie and I are such big fans of eHarmony. It is a great tool to help increase the odds of compatibility, and could be looked at as a type of pre-inspection. Maybe that would work for you.
Actually yes. Give a list of exactly what your requirements are to your father and have him go find that person for you. You in the thrill of the moment are likely to overlook issues that he wouldn’t.
I have questions: Did the inspection happen at the dealership? Did you have to get permission from the dealership? Did the dealership already know you were interested in this coach? Was there any pressure from dealership to not get an inspection? Did someone from the dealership go on the test drive with you? How long did it take to get someone out there to do inspection? (I think you said, but didn't hear) Were you worried someone would buy the rig while you were waiting for an inspection? Have you ever done or know someone who asked for an inspection on a RV sold privately? There might be other questions, but you see my angle? To actually tell someone 'wait I want an inspection' is stressful to me. Thanks for any answers you can give me.….. The guy walking through the video at the end just wanted his 15 mins of fame. He was cute!
Hello Diane. Thank you for your questions. Yes, the inspection did happen at a dealership facility. We did get permission from the dealership and they did know that we were interested in the coach. In fact, we had put down a fully refundable deposit on the coach before scheduling the inspection. Which is also why we were not at all concerned about them selling it out from under us. From our discussions with RV dealers, it is not at all uncommon for an RV sale to take weeks to complete because of financing or other delays, so it was not a big deal at all to delay the sale by a few days (three if I remember correctly) for the inspection. There was no hint of pressure for us to not get an inspection, and nobody from the dealership went with us on the test drive. That might have been different if it was a different price point, and some dealerships may have different policies in place around the test drive portion. The dealer did go with me on my first test drive, but not with the inspector. Yes, we have met many people who have had professional inspections done on private party sales, and I would guess that private party inspections are actually far more common than having it inspected at a dealership. Sorry to hear that it seems stressful to you. Curious why it is stressful to you. It is actually pretty common to have inspections done, and is a great way to reduce your stress in the purchase process by giving you confidence in what you are buying. Yep... the guy at the end is quite the crack up, and he did end up with a little extra spotlight time.
When we were shopping, anytime I addressed questions to a private seller, I told them in advance that we would make any offer subject to acceptable results of an inspection. Some aren’t going to be happy about that, some will be fine.
It protects the seller too, since you can’t really complain after the deal that there were hidden problems. So you might approach it along those lines.
FAIL. INSPECTOR failed to check tire AGE. Never run a tire longer than 5 years..
Actually, both I and the inspector, checked the tire age and they were 12 years old. When he arrived I had already told him that if I purchased the coach would be driving it straight to a tire shop. Thought we mentioned the tires in the video, but maybe that was one of our follow up videos. -M