John Reich Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 I am looking to buy my first RV. A class A diesel most likely from a private party. As an engineer, I strongly believe in having the best inspection you can buy, from a highly experienced professional before dropping money on this kind of purchase. For car purchases, I usually take them to the dealer, since their mechanics should know every year and model inside out and what are the most likely failure points to check and double check. For an RV, I'm not sure. So I'm looking for recommendation of shops, or recommendations of authorities to provide recommendations for my specific area. I could just use google or yelp, but those reviews and ratings are curated and easily manipulated by $. Thanks! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnlin Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 I would google a mobile RV repair person and have them go over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 The National Recreation Vehicle Industry Association certified inspectors. If none are in your area, check with some dealers to see what mobile tech they would recommend but you will then also need to have the power train inspected by a diesel shop. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 You could call several of the camp grounds in the area for a referral. Chula Vista Marina and RV Park or the San Diego KOA might be helpful. Also call La Mesa RV, San Diego is their HQ, and ask who they use. Additionally go on rvservicereviews.com and click on San Diego. I find the reviews on this site to be pretty accurate. Quote 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reich Posted January 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Thanks Kirk, a friend of mine sent me a link for NRVIA too, do you have any experience with them? There are two mobile inspectors in my area but they dont seem to be mechanics nor have any expertise on the drive trains for Class A, and specifically diesel RVs - like you say. Nor even the generators. I get the impression they cater more toward 5th wheels, but I could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reich Posted January 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Thanks twotoes, great suggestions. I will persue those leads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 3 hours ago, John Reich said: I get the impression they cater more toward 5th wheels, but I could be wrong I would ask them for a list of references from past customers. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 You are looking at two different systems thus two different inspectors: one for the RV parts and one for the vehicle parts. Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 A certified inspector should be able to inspect the vehicle, oil sample, chassis, and the RV parts. No need to spend money on two inspectors. Quote 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianandDebby Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 An NRVIA Certified Inspector is not certified to inspect the chassis, except visually. I attached a list of inspection points for a Class A., which includes 3 - 5 fluid samples. A Premier Class A inspection by an NRVIA certified inspector can take up to twelve hours actively inspecting. The chassis should be inspected by Freightliner. Premier Motor Home Inspection IRVI.docx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 2 hours ago, BrianandDebby said: The chassis should be inspected by Freightliner. True if the RV is on a Freightliner chassis. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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