R-pod Owners Forum : Professional RV Survey https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Professional RV Survey Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:15:14 +0000 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 18:31:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5091 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Professional RV Survey : Yeah Outbound. Knowing what... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5091&PID=49471#49471 Author: fwunder
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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! Wink

fred
]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2014 18:31:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5091&PID=49471#49471 Professional RV Survey : At this point, I feel confident... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5091&PID=49469#49469 Author: Outbound
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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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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.]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:17:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5091&PID=49426#49426 Professional RV Survey : Seems to be quite a season for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5091&PID=49425#49425 Author: fwunder
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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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