INSPECTION DAY - Our Tiffin Phaeton 36GH

 TODAY is the Day I have been waiting on, it is the day we have our Tiffin Inspected by the NRVIA Inspector and it will be the one thing that will make our whole decision on the signing of the papers for this RV. It is being conducted by a Certified NRVIA Inspector and they have told me it will take 5-6 hours if not more to complete and the result will be a comprehensive, 30+ page report that will give me all the information, Good, Bad, or Ugly of the RV we are planning to buy. 

Why NRVIA? Primarily because they are the EXPERTS at doing this. If you think you are buying a New RV and you believe that the dealer, or the manufacturer is going to tell you everything about your RV. They have not even tried everything out themselves. You can "Trust" them, OR you can have your OWN inspector on your side, who is professionally certified and biased on YOUR SIDE to tell you the real deal on your RV. Its totally up to you, but I would say if you are willing to trust in your sales person and then hope that everything is prefect then that is on you and when you have to go back to the dealer in a week when you find two outlets that are not working then you may think twice about what I am saying here. 

NRVTA - Training and Inspector Information

I am not certified or paid to promote them but I believe in having my interests represented in a purchase of this size. 

What do I get? 

1. A 30+ page Report that will tell me every single thing about my RV
2. This includes the roof, awnings, the function of every component, slide out inspections, tires, water heater, the propane system, the electrical, the A/C systems, the Stove, Fridge, washer dryer, and all other components. 
3. A Starting Point for where and what my RV has and is. This is a baseline I know the what is wrong or right and what might need touchup. 
4. Peace of Mind. I will have a good idea of what my RV is and if it is actually a GOOD buy or a Bad Investment. 

Here is what I had to do to get it setup. 

1. Inform my Dealership/Salesman that my purchase was contingent on the results of the RV Inspection. 
2. Find an NRVIA Inspector. I used this site. NRVIA Inspector Locator
3. Talk to the Inspector and let them know what you expect.
4. Ensure that there is a Delivery Date Set with the Dealership.
5. Ensure the Dealer knows that the RV needs power and water for the inspection. 
6. Coordinate through the setup and schedule of when and where everything will happen. 
7. Set the day and time of the Inspection. ensure there is some time in between inspection and delivery to ensure the dealer can fix anything if there is something found that will stop the purchase. It gives them time to fix and get to you. 
8. Complete the Inspection and review the Inspection results. (Determine what YOU think are FAILURE items that would make you STOP the PURCHASE)
9. Share the Inspection results with the Dealer. Tell them what will make you STOP the purchase if not fixed. 
10. Schedule any fixes. 
11. Review the fixes and then take delivery. 

Again an Inspection is not for me or the dealer it is for you. If you are making a large purchase, as much as some peoples houses, it might be beneficial to have some idea of exactly what you are getting and to know what is right, wrong or may need some attention in the near future. d