Professional RV Survey
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Topic: Professional RV Survey
Posted By: fwunder
Subject: Professional RV Survey
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 12:02pm
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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/ - 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 ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 12:17pm
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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. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 6:04pm
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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. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 6:31pm
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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 - http://www.marinesurvey.org/faqs.html ) but http://www.lloyds.com/ - LLoyds will be happy to sell you whatever kind of insurance you want!  fred
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