Private Pre-delivery Inspection?

[M and E]

I am on the fence on forking over $1k, or more, for a PDI. I see the pros and cons. I'm just looking for opinions as I am pretty sure there is not a right or wrong answer. I'm an accomplished family handyman (built garages at our second home, demo and remodeled whole hoses, been working on cars since as long as I can recall, rewired whole houses, replumbed whole houses, tore out and put in forced air systems, you get the picture). But as much as I would not have a false sense of confidence that everything will be fine after a private party PDI, I'm equally confident that I am by no means an RV expert. I would only hire a highly experienced, well reviewed, inspector. Thanks. Mike

 

[BryanValRox]

I am on the fence on forking over $1k, or more, for a PDI. I see the pros and cons. I'm just looking for opinions as I am pretty sure there is not a right or wrong answer. I'm an accomplished family handyman (built garages at our second home, demo and remodeled whole hoses, been working on cars since as long as I can recall, rewired whole houses, replumbed whole houses, tore out and put in forced air systems, you get the picture). But as much as I would not have a false sense of confidence that everything will be fine after a private party PDI, I'm equally confident that I am by no means an RV expert. I would only hire a highly experienced, well reviewed, inspector. Thanks. Mike

Hey Mike, with that skill set , save your money and do it yourself. Use OC’s check list as a guide.
I did our’s, the trick is not to let the dealer rush you, and make THEM prove the functionality of everything to your liking.
Ensure every system , appliance, outlet, light bulb, door latch, window , faucets, toilet,drawer,cabinet door, outside door, awning, waste valve, slide, leveling system, etc etc etc, you get the picture, works to your satisfaction.
Take an outlet tester with you to plug into each to validate wiring. Remove access panels to check for leaks while hooked to city water. Ensure ac’s and heat work, take a endoscope and snake in the duct work to ensure it isn’t collapsed. As much as they likely won’t let you, get up on the roof, inspect everything for sealant etc.
Don’t let them get you to the settlement table until everything has been inspected and tested and or repaired to your complete satisfaction. Once you hand over that check, you loose all of your leverage.
Sorry to sound sinical, but unfortunately it is necessary to protect yourself when making purchases this large. No mater the reputation of a given dealership, they need to close the deal asap.

 

[Oregon_Camper]

You can find my PDI below...

 

[M and E]

Hey Mike, with that skill set , save your money and do it yourself. Use OC’s check list as a guide.
I did our’s, the trick is not to let the dealer rush you, and make THEM prove the functionality of everything to your liking.
Ensure every system , appliance, outlet, light bulb, door latch, window , faucets, toilet,drawer,cabinet door, outside door, awning, waste valve, slide, leveling system, etc etc etc, you get the picture, works to your satisfaction.
Take an outlet tester with you to plug into each to validate wiring. Remove access panels to check for leaks while hooked to city water. Ensure ac’s and heat work, take a endoscope and snake in the duct work to ensure it isn’t collapsed. As much as they likely won’t let you, get up on the roof, inspect everything for sealant etc.
Don’t let them get you to the settlement table until everything has been inspected and tested and or repaired to your complete satisfaction. Once you hand over that check, you loose all of your leverage.
Sorry to sound sinical, but unfortunately it is necessary to protect yourself when making purchases this large. No mater the reputation of a given dealership, they need to close the deal asap.

Thank you Bryan!

 

[M and E]

You can find my PDI below...

Thank you Jim!