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07-29-2016, 09:54 AM
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Todd aka "bunnyfamily"
2006 25' Safari
Newbury Park
, California
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 5
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Need formal inspection report for potential buyer?
Hi All,
Sadly we are selling our 2006 25 ft Safari. Our family has out grown it and we are moving on. It is in great condition, but one potential buyer wants a "formal inspection report". No one else has asked for it and I am not sure how to get one? Is there anyone near thousand oaks, CA that can do one? Thanks in advance for any advice.
T OHEARN (aka bunnyfamily on the forum)
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07-29-2016, 09:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
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There is really no way to properly and fully inspect an Airstream without dropping the belly pan, but, to appease the buyer I would take it to an RV dealer to have an inspection done if you are comfortable paying for this inspection.
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07-29-2016, 10:02 AM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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Playing Devil's Advocate—
I'd leave it up to the potential buyer to arrange an inspection. If he doesn't trust you to tell him the trailer's condition, he's not much more likely to trust the person you get to do the inspection. He's more likely to trust his own inspector, who has no incentive to make you happy but every incentive to make him happy.
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07-29-2016, 10:09 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Agree with Pro. If the shopper wants an inspection it is up to him to arrange one and foot the bill.
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07-29-2016, 11:34 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Lynnwood
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 311
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In the car business, the buyer is responsible for the inspection report. The inspector works for the buyer, not the other way around.
Here's the deal: You're shopping for a used car and the dealer tells you the car you're interested in has been thoroughly inspected by HIS service department.
1) Do you think there might be some bias in his claim??
2) Do you think he's gonna disclose what's wrong with that car??
3) Do you think he's gonna make all repairs for free after you sign on the dotted line??
Make no mistake, that car is being sold "as-is, where-is." Warranty is neither expressed nor implied. That's why you take that car to a mechanic of your choice for inspection.
Tom
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07-29-2016, 11:49 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Taos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 566
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The buyer should pay for an inspection. For your part you should check your local and state laws and be sure you are properly representing the trailer with no warranty implied or explicit, in other words it is "as is" without saying as-is because that tends to impact price negatively. Also a buyer would be wary of any sort of inspection report anyway which was paid for and presented to them by the seller ...
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07-29-2016, 12:49 PM
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Coast to Coast
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Winston Salem
, North Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 126
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I believe AS dealers will now do a certified pre-owned inspection. Just heard this at WBCCI Rally so may need to call Jackson Center for dealers and what it does for buyer. But agree buyer should do. You could cover cost in price.
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07-29-2016, 01:44 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1977 27' Overlander
Winnetka
, California
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 44
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In the aircraft world is called a pre by inspection and the buyer pays for the service. Just be sure you agree on who does the inspection and be aware of the shop doing the inspection. Be present if at all possible.
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07-29-2016, 03:59 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 25' FB International
Gunnison
, Colorado
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 20
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We bought our AS this Spring from good friends and we had it inspected and we paid for it. I agree that if the buyers want a inspection, they should arrange and pay for it.
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07-29-2016, 04:55 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2009 28' International
Pacific Palisades
, California
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 436
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Nearest dealer to you us Airstream of LA near Pasadena. Buyer should pay--you should be there.
An alternative is C&G Trailers in Bellflower. That's who I would use if I were the buyer.
Good luck!
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07-30-2016, 01:20 PM
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Todd aka "bunnyfamily"
2006 25' Safari
Newbury Park
, California
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 5
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Thanks
Thanks for all your helpful responses.We will probably take her to our local RV dealer/repair/service center ourselves just to speed things along since the buyers are out of state. Hopefully that will be enough. we already have records showing how well we have taken care of her. As most people know...late model Airstreams that are well maintained don't generally have many issues.
Thanks again to all.
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07-30-2016, 01:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by T OHearn
Thanks for all your helpful responses.We will probably take her to our local RV dealer/repair/service center ourselves just to speed things along since the buyers are out of state. Hopefully that will be enough. we already have records showing how well we have taken care of her. As most people know...late model Airstreams that are well maintained don't generally have many issues.
Thanks again to all.
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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07-30-2016, 02:49 PM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,476
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That's ok but up the price to cover your costs!
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07-30-2016, 02:50 PM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,476
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Btw, who says newer Airstreams are without problems?
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07-30-2016, 03:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1990 25' Excella
Sisters
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,195
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AtomicNo13
Btw, who says newer Airstreams are without problems?
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My limited knowledge is based on my actual experience with a now 26 year old Airstream and what I read here. But it would be easy to conclude that a well maintained several year old trailer, such as the one discussed here, might present fewer problems than a brand new one. The seemingly inevitable bought new punch list has been dealt with. And most conscientious owners will have made numerous small improvements along with regular maintenance. If I ever buy another Airstream (doubtful as I'm very satisfied) I would try to buy a used one from one of the owners on this forum.
John
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07-30-2016, 03:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,223
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That is another thread......
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07-30-2016, 05:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1990 25' Excella
Sisters
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,195
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Switz...
You're a perfect example of what I'm talking about. It would be no contest between buying a new Airstream or one of yours - on every level.
OK, hijack over.
John
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Air Cooled Porsche Specialist -
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