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MOBILITY RV - P.O. Box 85, Hanlontown, IA 50444-0085, (800) 933-7742, (515) 896-2222; fax: (515) 896-2223. Winnebago/Itasca dealer and mail-order parts help. Specialize in LeSharo-Phasar. NATIONAL RECOVERY SERVICE INC - P.O. Box 310, Liberty, NC 27298; (336) 622-7285. Rebuilds damaged RVs, engines, nose/tail cones, differentials, transmissions, and stock new and old hard-to-find parts. PALM TRUCK & RV CENTERS - 2441 State Road 7 (441), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317; (954) 584-3200; fax: (954) 584-3228. Very extensive inventory of RV parts for nearly all makes and models. E-mail: info@palmtruckrv.com . QUALITY COACH (Div. Rec Ve Inc.) - Stump Road & Commerce Drive, Montgomeryville, PA 18936; (215) 643-2211. Appliances, interiors, brakes and hitches, as well as other parts available for Cortez, Dodge RV chassis, FMC, Revcon and others. 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MotorHome RV Gazette RV Life Trailer Life Family Motor Coaching is the magazine of the Family Motor Coach Association Critical steps for checking out an RV, if you are buying used RVs go from very simple to very, very complex. Some of the ultra top-end RVs nearly require a full-time mechanic to service their very complex systems. Mechanical problems, whatever the unit, multiply if you're buying used, and many problems aren't readily visible to even the most sophisticated auto mechanic. That's why StreetWise recommends that you always follow these steps when buying a used RV. Critical Tip! Don't buy an RV without talking to the previous owner! (If you are looking at a used RV at a dealership and they won't or can't give you the name of the previous owner, look for an RV for which this information is available.) Ask the previous owner: Where or from whom did you buy the RV? Why are you selling the RV? Who was your RV mechanic and how do I call that person? Did you keep maintenance records, and can I see them? Did you ever have any insurance claims on this rig? How long has the RV been for sale? (RV owners are much more likely to negotiate if their RV has been on the market for a long time.) Critical Tip! Don't buy any RV without taking it for an extensive "test drive." Even if you're not yet an RVer and are very uncomfortable at the wheel or uncomfortable towing, you must do this. RVs are like cars in many ways: you'll feel comfortable in some of them and very uncomfortable in others. If you're really too uncomfortable to do the driving why not bring along an experienced RVer to help you evaluate the RV? A friend or a member of a RV club would do this just to help you. Or, you can retain a mechanic to be the driver (not a bad idea, particularly if you are spending a lot of money on a RV.) Critical tip! Don't buy a used RV without having it checked out by an experienced mechanic. If you're buying an expensive motorized rig, this advice is doubly important. You can generally find qualified mechanics by talking with large, licensed RV dealers. If you're doubly careful, don't use a mechanic who works for the selling dealer. Hire a mechanic from another dealership. Having a mechanic thoroughly check the RV may cost you $100-300, depending upon the size and complexity of the rig, but this money is the best money you can spend. What are the key questions to ask a qualified mechanic? First, tell the mechanic about your conversation with the previous owner. Then ask the mechanic: How much will it cost me to put this entire rig in good running order? How many useful hours do the drivetrain and other major mechanical elements have before I need to either replace or rebuild them? Structurally, what is the condition of the frame? Checking out the general dependability of all RVs Generally speaking in the RV world, you get what you pay for. Some RVs are famous for durability; others are noted for their flimsiness. Among the best sources for dependability information are current owners of the RV you're considering. In addition to the RV owner review sites above, here are additional RV chat rooms, forums and rating services. Many chat rooms and forums, incidentally, allow you to post your own questions and concerns even before you buy an RV. There are also some good inspection checklists that will help you evaluate a rig yourself. If it doesn't pass your inspection, you may wish to cross it off your list before paying for a mechanic to check it out. We also give you a way to check to see if the RV is affected by any recalls. Chat Rooms and Forums The Open Roads Forum Forums/Bulletin Board/Chat Room list from rvNetLinx iRV2.com Forums A tip: The RV Consumer Group does an excellent job of rating RVs by highway safety, reliability, and value. The group's site has no advertising, which insures its independence. They charge about $100 for a one-year membership to RV reviews. If you are thinking of major RV purchase, we strongly recommend this service. RV Clubs A tip: virtually all RVs have "clubs" associated with them. Visit a major RV club event, and you may be able to find owners of RVs that interest you. Here's a link to help you find club events. RV Owners Clubs from rvNetLinx. You can also find clubs by entering the make of the RV and the words "club" and "association" in your favorite search engine. Inspection Checklists An RV Inspection Checklist form is included in the RV Consumer Group's basic membership. RV Safety's basic checklist focuses on getting ready to travel but can also be used in a pre-purchase evaluation. RV Inspection Checklist from the RVClub's RVing 101. Recalls Check out recalls for your RV by searching the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Recall Database. You can also search complaints, defect investigations, and service bulletins. 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