Now, unless you are a certified RV technician...how in the world do you know if the RV you are buying has problems? Don't just trust that the seller is telling you the truth....RV repairs can add up to big expenses. And, often times a person who is selling their RV has not used it for a long time and may not even realize that it has problems.
We advise that you take your RV to a certified RV technician to have a Pre-Buy Inspection done.
We perform Pre-Buy Inspections by appointment. The charge is $175 and includes a written condition report of the RV including a cost estimate to complete any needed repairs. That way, you know exactly what you are buying!
Here is an example of a Pre-Buy inspection that was done by us today.
The customer found what he thought was a great deal on a used motorhome. Thankfully, he brought it in for an inspection before he purchased it.
The motorhome needed thousand of dollars worth of repairs (roof resealing/recaulking, generator fuel pump, furnace control board, new tires, new batteries, awning was damaged, etc). The roof only has an estimated 2-3 years worth of life left in it ($4500-$5000 to replace the roof) and the rear wall had some hidden water damage.
So, the customer's $175 pre-buy inspection, prevented him from making a mistake that would have cost him thousands of dollars. Or, he may be able to present the seller with the written inspection and get a discount off of the selling price...perhaps a discount large enough to cover the needed repairs. Either way, his $175 investment saved him thousands.
This is an example of the Pre-Buy Written Condition Report...
The report comes complete with photos of any damage and a multi-point checklist of items inspected and tested.
Now that, is a good investment :)
