Are you looking for a used motorhome sale? A used RV is a great way to go, and that used RV purchase can save you thousands of dollars! There are lots of good used motorhomes out there. There are also some lemons too!
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So, when looking at a used motorhome sale, what is the most important thing you can do before you sign the sales contract? Be sure to inspect a used RV, just like you would have a home inspection done when purchasing your more traditional home!
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Used RV Inspection Checklist
Can you find a used RV inspection checklist and do this on your own? Sure! There are online resources that show up on YouTube and other Google source searches, but to have the needed acumen to accomplish a thorough RV survey is not something most people can do, nor should they have to! Leave that to the professionals!
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Okay, you found a good used motorhome sale, whether online or at an RV dealer. You found the RV of your dreams, and you want to be sure it is going to provide you with trouble-free memories. How can you be sure? Do you trust the dealer that they have disclosed everything about the unit? Did they give it a thorough going over?
What about buying an RV from a source like RV trader? The buyer will tell you that it is in great shape and it has had constant attention in regard to upkeep. But most RVers don’t know anything about the systems in their RV! Therefore they don’t know what the actual condition is for this used motorhome sale.
But, RV’s have a unique situation that makes them different from the traditional sticks and bricks: a house. When an RV rolls down the road, it is like a mini earthquake inside that RV. Issues can arise with every mile the RV is driven. And problems can arise without the owner knowing what’s happening with the RV.
Used Motorhome sale = Inspect a Used RV!
How can we help? With an NRVIA-certified inspection, you can expect a professionally trained RV inspector to spot the issues that you may not think to look for. Imagine getting an in-depth, unbiased, and independent inspection of the RV.
Not an RV tech who may be looking to get some work by finding things to fix that are not broken, not a salesman who just wants to close a sale, and not an RV owner who just wants to unload their RV. Not to be untrusting of folks, but this happens every day!
So, when searching for a used motorhome sale, please consider a used RV inspection and avoid possibly buying a money pit!
Let an NRVIA-certified inspector provide you with a detailed RV inspection report (up to 100 pages), plus or minus, that will let you know exactly what you are buying. Any deficiencies can then be addressed at the point of sale and not afterward when it could cost you big dollars!
If you would like to tackle a full-blown RV inspection on your own, check out my discussion at this link. If you are a do-it-yourself kind of person, you may have the skills to save time and money by following my advice! I have trained over 1,300 people to be RV inspectors since 2010.
Know This Before You Hire an NRVIA Inspector!
Before choosing an NRVIA inspector, be sure to interview them to discover their RV industry experience. I would suggest you search for an inspector with these qualifications:
- They themselves are an RVer with several years of experience living and traveling in an RV.
- For best results, two years of experience as an RV inspector or proof of knowledge base.
- For best results, twenty-five premium RV inspections are under their belt.
- For motor homes, delve deeply into their experience with them. Motor homes are much more complicated than towable RVs and require a higher level of experience inspecting them.
- Ask for a sample report for the class of RV that you are looking at.
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Do you have surveyors in the Tacoma, WA are?
Author
Hi Steve!
Yes, we have two NRVIA inspectors that are within 100 miles of the Tacoma, WA area.
Hey Howard
Looking at a Class A Motor home and interested in having an inspection.
Do you know of anyone in the Richmond, Va area?
Bishop
Author
Greetings Bishop!
Thank you for stopping by our website!
I will reach out to you via email and relay some information on who could possibly help you in that area.
Hi ! My husband and I are purchasing a used Class C and are looking for someone reliable to inspect it. The unit is located on Long Island NY. I have been trying to locate an inspector in the area, but no luck. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. This is our first RV and we want to start out right:) Thanks so much for your consideration.
stephanie
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Hi, Stephanie!
Thank you for stopping by our website.
Would you please contact Stephanie with the NRVIA at 855-472-9948. Let her know what town the RV is located in New York and other information she will ask for. She will put out an email to the NRVIA inspectors nationwide to see if an inspector may be traveling into that area.
Howard,
Hello! We will be in the Port Richey/Hudson Florida the week of May 7, 2017. We will be looking at used 5th wheelers. What area of the state do you cover, and could you tell us more about your rates?
Author
Greetings Bob!
Thanks for reaching out to us!
Once you find an RV in Florida, reach out to me and we’ll see who is available to serve you. Thank you!!
Hi Howard,
My husband and I are planning on buying a used class c RV within the next couple of weeks. We are trying to find someone to inspect it and are having a difficult time locating a pre-purchase inspector. We live in Philadelphia, PA. Do you have any referrals or suggestions as to how to locate an inspector near us?
Thanks,
Heidi
Author
Thanks for visiting our website, Heidi!
I sent an email to you with information about an inspector to contact.
We bought a used motorhome, took a few short trips with no problems, now it is not cranking, after replacing $500 worth of unneeded parts and going through 3 different mechanics, we are back to square one. It is a 1994 Fleetwood searcher, E350 v8 with a 460 Ford engine. Do you know of anyone who can come to our home and fix it, we are totally lost as to what to do
Author
Hi, Joan!
Sorry to hear that! In RV parks that we stay in, we always seem to notice that there are mobile mechanics that come to the campgrounds and work on RV’s. Perhaps you can check with a local campground and see if they have recommendations for a service like that.
Howard-
May be interested in having an inspection of a 2015 LTV Libero in Orlando.<5000mileage on it Bought 15 months ago.
Recommended inspection and price?
Author
Hi, Charlie!
Thanks for visiting our website! I sent you a personal email a few days ago with some information from our home office. I hope you received that!
Hi Howard,
We are looking at buying a Class A used motorhome in Florida. Can you tell me if there are any certified inspecter in zip code 33991
Thank you
Pat
Author
Hi, Patti!
Thanks for stopping by our website!
I will also respond to you with my business email. In the summer time, most of our inspectors in Florida travel to locations where clients need inspections. Once you know where the RV is and what level of inspection you desire, we can go about finding an RV inspector to travel to that location.
Hello, Howard:
Do U inspect Class B motorhomes?
Do U have Inspectors located in Florida, around Tampa/Jacksonville?
I will be traveling to Tampa in a week or two, to , hopefully find a used Class B, in good condition.
Am mostly interested in the Roadtrek 190 Popular and Versatile.
I like the Pleasure Way Excel models, too.
Thanks,
Gerry
Author
Greetings Mr. Parker!
Thank you for contacting me via my website!
Yes, we have inspectors in both the Tampa and Jacksonville area. You may contact me directly once you find a Class B that you want to have us inspect. From there I can assist you in deciding what level of inspection you desire us to perform.
Safe travels!!