01-22-2017, 06:31 AM
Welcome Max,
IMO the worth of an outside inspector depends on how confident the buyer is in their own ability. I am not aware of any RV inspectors who offer any kind of guarantee. It is helpful to make a list of those things you want to check. You could even use a maintenance checklist that Newell provided with their coaches (I think there is a copy accessible on this site) to guide you. Having a checklist will help you remember everything while you are "on the hunt".
One thing to check is the floors of the bays, especially the water bay for rust. Look on the bottom as well. depending on the environmental conditions the coach has endured they could need replacement (the voice of experience here!!!) Replacement is not difficult but it is quite dirty hard work. Check holding tanks as well. Appliances, furnaces, A/C's, water heaters in general seem to have around a 20 year lifespan. Any original appliances may need replacing or repair. If you are getting serious about the coach a DOT inspection done by a reputable shop might be worthwhile.
IMO the worth of an outside inspector depends on how confident the buyer is in their own ability. I am not aware of any RV inspectors who offer any kind of guarantee. It is helpful to make a list of those things you want to check. You could even use a maintenance checklist that Newell provided with their coaches (I think there is a copy accessible on this site) to guide you. Having a checklist will help you remember everything while you are "on the hunt".
One thing to check is the floors of the bays, especially the water bay for rust. Look on the bottom as well. depending on the environmental conditions the coach has endured they could need replacement (the voice of experience here!!!) Replacement is not difficult but it is quite dirty hard work. Check holding tanks as well. Appliances, furnaces, A/C's, water heaters in general seem to have around a 20 year lifespan. Any original appliances may need replacing or repair. If you are getting serious about the coach a DOT inspection done by a reputable shop might be worthwhile.
1993 Newell (316) 45' 8V92,towing an Imperial open trailer or RnR custom built enclosed trailer. FMCA#232958 '67 Airstream Overlander 27' '67GTO,'76TransAm,'52Chevy panel, 2000 Corvette "Lingenfelter"modified, '23 Grand Cherokee.