inspection

I just was notified my 2025 ISATA 3 FW is being shipped. I am looking for a pretty extensive checklist for a pre delivery inspection. I know the dealers inspect everything, but we are leaving for a 3 week trip next month and I do not want to find out issues on the road like my last one (2021...

Its finally time for the inspection on my coach and I asked my local dealer that does my service work and warranty work to do the inspection and I guess they don't do that for DP's? Not certified or something. I am in the South Charlotte area. I always take my cars to my dealer and get the...

As I learn more; can anyone from VA tell me if you must get your pop-up inspected every year? Recent purchase of HW277 (2021 model)- no inspection sticker on it, but at camp grounds I see others with inspection stickers. Is inspection only for Hard Side? If one should be getting camper...

Great news for folks in Texas! Effective 9/1/23 you can "self certify" your inspection in order to get your state registration for trailers >7500lbs. Updated state regs found here: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/vehicle-inspection/88th-legislation New form found here...

I am transferring a 2014 teardrop form California to Ontario (already in Ontario - GTA, import paperwork complete). Now I need a safety inspection to register it in Ontario and get plates. The problem is, no matter which garage I call, they all say they can inspect a car, but not a trailer. It's...

Watched you tube video made by Happilyever Hanks a few days ago. They had a major water leak that flooded the RV from front to rear. Front storage bay on back. The leak was from Hot Water Tank connection. Came loose from vibration. Remember, driving down the road creates a earthquake shaking...

Last weekend on the way out to our campsite, a boondocking spot through Harvest Host, I heard a strange sound coming from the suspension just a mile or two from our campsite. Once we got parked, I checked the suspension and found this: We were about 200 miles from home on a Saturday late...

How often do you have the wear on your brake pads checked and what has been the experience of how many miles they last? Also, same question for the wheel bearing and grease. Thanks

Where do you take your motorhomes for the annual PA DMV inspections? I have always gone to my local RV dealer/service center but it seems the past 2 years they have been super booked solid. I called to schedule and next available date for inspection is November 7th...2-3 months from when I...

Hey all I have a couple questions since it’s my first yr doing the pre work for the next camping season. I have had my camper a yr now and was going over a few things to get ready for this season. I was going over my seals on the windows and other compartments and noticed that they were only...

We purchased a 2022 FR Vibe 28RL last week and will be picking it up in late April. The dealer will be doing the full RV walkthrough to show us how everything works. We would also like to inspect it to make sure everything is working and in the best condition. Any recommendations on what to...

A few older threads popped up on self-inspections prior to taking delivery, but wanted to get some fresh comments regarding NRVIA PDI's on new coaches for new RV owners. It would seem a good idea considering we've never personally owned an RV and the overall cost of purchasing new, or even...

Purchased my 2018 Silverado 2500HD Duramax with 85,000 miles this past fall. I am planning on pulling my 35’ Windjammer on a 4,000 mile trip this spring. Other than the typical pre-trip inspection of the, lights, turn signals, air pressure, etc., I’m having the tires, brakes, rotors, and...

After 8 months on order our 1940ltd is at the dealership. I’m doing a “pre-inspection” to see if there is anything ( factory build issues) that needs to be addressed prior to finalizing the sale. Any tips for specific things I should be looking at would be highly appreciated!! This is our first...

We’ll, looks like we’ll be getting some new tires for the RV (2014 Georgetown 351DS) today. This is a view looking between the 2 rear right tires. The outer one has a pretty big bulge on the inner sidewall. When it goes, it will not go as a slow leak, it will blow. I was planning on replacing...

hello all, hope you're staying cool in this heat, 100+ here today. we have the geopro 19qb (love it), and we have an inspection sticker on it that expires in september. I wasn't sure if this was legit since I know people with an A-line who have never gotten an inspection. after doing some...

Getting ready to hit the road so it was time for the yearly inspection of the TT running gear and I found a couple issues. First issue, lug nut refused to come off so I hammered a slightly under size socket onto the lug nut, it come of but cost me a socket, split it. It's a Snap-on socket so...

Hey all! Appreciate the abundance of info in the forums.....About to make the leap into a 2016 Georgetown 364TS, and interested if anyone has thoughts on (or could share) inspection checklists and tools they carry in their rig.

Taking delivery of a new 2608BS (2021 model) next week ... very very excited! I've never owned an RV/trailer and was wondering if anyone had a good checklist or top 5 things to look for when I go to do my walkthrough/orientation of the trailer? If there's anything specific to the 2608BS model...

Hello everybody. New to this forum, the Forest River Brand and 5th wheels. Looking to see if anybody has recommendations on what I should spend time on (put eyes on) during the delivery inspection/walk through. I'm expecting the 371 to arrive early April. Also, does anyone have the actual tongue...

NEWBIE Picking up 25BRDS this weekend We're picking up our Micro Lite 25BRDS this Saturday. Running a Ram 1500 Express with the 5.7 Hemi up to 8300 lbs tow, 1570 lbs load capacity. I picked up a 10k WDH with sway bars, and the hitch receiver is good to 15k. I have read to record the...

I bought a 2015, non-forest river RV less than a year ago and quickly learned the value of checking all the seals, seams, and roof for leaks, applying UV resistant caulk and self-leveling sealant in excess. Nine months and 3K in repairs later, I now own a Forest River. What else would you...

I've been looking for the last 2 years, waiting for the right Fun Finder to come up. I've finally found a 2008 X 189FBR that is in the budget. Anything in particular I should be looking for when I do the pre purchase inspection? Any known issues with this model? Thanks

Hello all. I'm going tomorrow to look at a 1980 Hi Lo Funchaser. Just wanted to ask everyone what exactly to look for as far as problems. Not new to the camping world but very new to Hi Lo. Funny as they were made here where I live about 30 miles away in Bellville / Butler Ohio. Thank you in...

I've used a version of the attached PDI list before and modified it over time for the hybrid camper owner facing their PDI. I thought other hybrid buyers might find this useful since the question comes up fairly regularly. Let me know if you see anything that needs to be better explained or...