Professional RV Survey

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   Seems to be quite a season for new RV purchases. Lot's of new owners, lot's of new questions, lot's of new (and old) problems.
I was just curious this morning if there was a professional group, organization or even individuals who offer their service(s) as a professional RV Surveyor (inspector). This is very common in the marine industry and required by many insurance and/or financing organizations. Yes, I realize the investment is considerably more than the typical rPod, but everything is relative.

I came across this: http://www.rvsurvey.com/

Interesting. A $300.00 survey for a $50,000.00+ coach seems very reasonable. I would like to see some references. The DIY checklist looks interesting and could be easily be adopted for use on a small TT like the rPod.

In the marine industry a new or used a professional survey could save thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars in the long run.

I'm kind of surprised I didn't come across a lot more folks advertising their services to survey a new or used RV purchase and offer a detailed report. I know there are quite a few folks right here in this forum that would be very good at it and would probably have saved quite a few folks right here from costly oversights, mistakes or a bad purchase negotiation.

If someone was local to you and would offer their services as surveyor or independent agent, would you consider it? Say a pre-purchase walk-thru and written report for $100.00. Would that have been worth it to you?

Just curious.

fred

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fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Topic: Professional RV Survey Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 12:02pm
	Seems to be quite a season for new RV purchases. Lot's of new owners, lot's of new questions, lot's of new (and old) problems. I was just curious this morning if there was a professional group, organization or even individuals who offer their service(s) as a professional RV Surveyor (inspector). This is very common in the marine industry and required by many insurance and/or financing organizations. Yes, I realize the investment is considerably more than the typical rPod, but everything is relative. I came across this: http://www.rvsurvey.com/ Interesting. A $300.00 survey for a $50,000.00+ coach seems very reasonable. I would like to see some references. The DIY checklist looks interesting and could be easily be adopted for use on a small TT like the rPod. In the marine industry a new or used a professional survey could save thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars in the long run. I'm kind of surprised I didn't come across a lot more folks advertising their services to survey a new or used RV purchase and offer a detailed report. I know there are quite a few folks right here in this forum that would be very good at it and would probably have saved quite a few folks right here from costly oversights, mistakes or a bad purchase negotiation. If someone was local to you and would offer their services as surveyor or independent agent, would you consider it? Say a pre-purchase walk-thru and written report for $100.00. Would that have been worth it to you? Just curious. fred
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Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 12:17pm
	I would go for that, as long as the guy was a pro......could either find something wrong or give you piece of mind for the purchase.
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Outbound Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767	Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 6:04pm
	At this point, I feel confident in my own abilities to recognize and diagnose RV structural and systems-related issues that I wouldn't care to pay someone else to do so. For a motorhome, particularly diesel, then yes I may ask a mechanic I trust to have a good look at the engine and drivetrain. But, on the other hand, if the surveyor offers to insure the RV (obviously the price would be much higher than $100) against issues he missed in his report... perhaps.
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fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 6:31pm
	Yeah Outbound. Knowing what I know now, I probably wouldn't for a small TT. But, when we first purchased I would have considered it, especially had I not lurked this place for a couple of months prior, and would definitely consider it for a 5er or MH. Prolly gonna be tough to find any RV surveyor, home inspector or marine surveyor that will guarantee a report ( http://www.marinesurvey.org/faqs.html ) but LLoyds will be happy to sell you whatever kind of insurance you want! fred
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