Donât Buy a Lemon | How to Inspect a RV Before Buying It | FREE â List
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 30. 07. 2024
- Are you going to look at a RV and need to know how to inspect a RV before buying it so you don't buy a lemon? In this video, we show you how to do a DIY RV inspection and give you a free checklist to follow along and take with you during your RV inspection.
The RV inspection was performed on our 2020 Open Range 371MBH fifth wheel.
In this video:
0:00 RV Inspection Guide
1:36 Interior Fit
4:48 Furniture
6:49 Appliances+
8:59 HVAC Heating & Cooling
9:51 Plumbing & Electrical (Inside)
12:23 Underneath
12:52 Wheels & Tires
13:43 Windows, Doors & Locks
14:28 Exterior Structure
16:12 Slides
16:57 Propane
17:17 Leveling System, Hitching & Jacks
17:56 Plumbing & Electrical (Outside)
18:37 Download & Save
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Thanks for the in depth inspection guide!!
This is so comprehensive; thanks so much for this free value!
You're welcome
You saved me so many headaches with this video and your inspection list! Thank you so much! I printed and took your list to inspect our new bumper pull camper, and found many things wrong that they fixed with my supervision. Some included the couch/hideabed only being anchored on one side, shower silicone not attached to wall and up to a 3/8" gap under the shower curtain track so it would have flooded the bathroom the first time we used it, the front stabilizer jack switch was broken, and so much more! Thank you! Thank you!
I found all of this after the walk through with the tech. I can't thank you enough
Weâre glad to help :)
This video is AWESOME! Thanks for making it.....clear, easy to understand, & super informative. I'm watching it as I inspect an older 5th wheel that I'm interested in purchasing.
Happy shopping!
you deserve a thanks! Will be shopping for an RV soon! so thankful that you amongst some other youtuber is kind enough to provide us a walkthru!
This awesome! Thanks for getting to the details and getting through them succinctly.
Youâre welcome. Iâm glad you found the video helpful. ~ Erika
New RV owner should be made aware of these so called ultralights and others, That have Styrofoam floors. If it doesn't have at least a 1/2 inch plywood on top of the Styrofoam floor are almost guaranteed to have delamination Leading to failure. Please people do your homework Styrofoam floors and ceilings and roofs is just wrong.
Yup, you can't live or stay long term in an ultra lite (foam floor will delaminate and go soft and sink like it's rotted) and they certainly are not built to be used oftem. They're the lowest durability trailer.
Then there is Winnebago and their foam laminate roofs that will collapse if manufactured wrong or delaminate, so check that out... Roof should not be soft and creaky, or flat and collecting water where the heavy ac is.
Wow! Good to know !
Awesome video! Thanks for the advice and work you put into making these, including the inspection checklist! Greatly appreciate it!!
You're welcome
This was great! Thanks for taking the time to share and provide us with the checklist.
You're welcome
Well done! Thanx!
Most thorough video I have found 𧥠Thank you for such a detailed list showing examples throughout your trailer instead of just talking to the camera.
Youâre welcome!
Outstanding Video!!
I'm glad you found it useful. ~ Steve
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Very helpful thanks what I don't want is getting ripped off in the drive train area most everything else I can deal with I ll put solar on it etc. I ll be buying an old one thanks so much.
Youâre welcome Eric. Best of luck on your future RV purchase.
Gonna repeat another commentary THIS WAS STINKIN AWESOME!!!!! THANK YOU...
Mary, I'm glad you found it helpful. ~ Steve
Thank you for the great information!
You are welcome
very insightful and helpful as we are due to purchase our RV tomorrow :)
Youâre welcome Travis, sounds like you have an exciting day tomorrow. Congrats on the new RV!!
Great information. Iâll still have a RV and mechanic inspect as Iâm buying used but this will help to narrow it down to an RV worth consideration.
Youâre welcome, happy RV shopping.
Great video ! Looking to purchase a travel trailer TH soon.
great information i didn't have any idea of where to start. Your video was very helpful.
We are glad it is helpful Mar.
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
Youâre welcome
Thank you!!! â€â€ Jeannie in Lakeport California You get a subscription!!
Good list. Bought our 4th trailer 2 years ago. Microwave didnât work. Oven didnât work. Smoke detector didnât work. Back jacks didnât work. We just assumed it all worked as we bought our used unit from dealership. Now we know! Ty. Good video.
Youâre welcome
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Great video! Just about to buy an Open Range RV, this is SO helpful! I'm going to be living in my RV with 3 cats, your videos are go tos for me! Quick question, where did you get your dishrack? The one hanging in the sink around the 11 min mark?
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@@LisaKilgourNutritionist youâre very welcome.
This video is really USEFUL! I do not UNDERSTAND why more people have not WATCHED it?! âș
Thanks for the feedback! We wonder the same thing. ~ Erika
@@RadarRoadWarriors Looking at your initial screen capture: try changing it and try to upload it again!?
@@gereshomeE Weâll have to try some different thumbnails to see what helps people click on the video. -Steve
@@RadarRoadWarriors Light Blue may not be a good colour to use!? The fact that you are a certified RV Inspector is a HUGE selling point for EVERYONE who is looking to buy used or new?! âș
â@@RadarRoadWarriors We actually just started looking to replace our existing trailer (that we had purchased from my aunt several years back) and I've actually been banging my head against a wall because I couldn't find ANY list talking about what to look for when looking at used RV 's... Well it was because I was searching for "walkthrough" instead of "inspection". I finally found one video and saw he also had inspection in the title so I changed my search to inspection and Boom got a larger result. So that could be why! Folks may just not know what key words to use.... I'm not sure if CZcams allows you to add keywords or anything but just food for thought you might try adding some more key words! Loved your video, by far the best one I've watched on this subject đ„°
Wow I've only seen half of this video and other videos can't touch this
Im glad you are finding it useful. ~ Steve
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Best of luck
Can you self inspect RV before buying?
You just tell the person/dealership that you are inspecting it before you purchase it. If they say no, RUN!
So what's the point? Say the RV's engine and transmission are perfect, but you found a rip in the awning, are you going to pass on the RV? This "RV inspector" falls into the NON-ESSENTIAL category of employment.
Iâll try to break down the point since you didnât pick it up in the video. If you go through and inspect the RV before buying it, youâll have peace of mind that everything works or youâll have the price reduced to reflect the actual condition of the RV. Sometimes the issues found are repaired before taking ownership and other times the buyer chooses to walk if they find major issues.
You may not find an inspector or inspecting an RV âessentialâ however there are many RV owners that value having an RV in great condition that they can enjoy vs owning an RV thatâs sitting in the shop for repairs because they find out shortly after the purchase that itâs broken.
Donât talk.
@@Donschmoodle Don't live!