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The very best RV producers have in depth high quality management requirements they examine on every unit that comes off their manufacturing line. However Tenting World takes high quality management checks a step additional by conducting a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) on every unit earlier than it’s delivered to a buyer.
Earlier than a new or used RV is delivered to a buyer, a educated Tenting World service technician completes a radical analysis to make sure there are not any defects or potential operational points.
This PDI course of is damaged down into seven zones to create an in depth construction for technicians to examine and take a look at an RV. Listed here are the seven zones:
Zone 1: Entrance
Zone 2: Driver aspect
Zone 3: Rear and the roof
Zone 4: Passenger aspect
Zone 5: Inside programs examine
Zone 6: Inside match and end
Zone 7: Inside mushy items examine
Zone 1: Entrance of the Unit
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Technicians start inspecting and documenting their PDI course of on the entrance of each RV. Listed here are their first checks:
VIN quantity examine
Fill LP container(s)
LP leak exams
Carry out LP fuel take a look at and strain drop take a look at
Verify the situation of the battery and battery cables and connections
Verify the situation of the trailer coupler (on journey trailers) or pin field (on fifth wheels)
Verify for lacking or broken hyperlinks or hooks within the security chains
Verify the situation and operation of the tongue jack/touchdown gear
Verify operating lights, brake lights, and switch alerts
Take a look at amps and situation of breakaway cable and brakes
Verify the situation of metallic, fiberglass, decals, and lightweight lenses on the entrance wall
Zone 2: Driver Aspect of the Unit
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The technician will then transfer to the motive force’s aspect to carry out the next exams:
Plug within the shore energy twine
Carry out the 5 AC energy system exams (security floor conductor take a look at, pedestal 120VAC inspection and take a look at, sizzling pores and skin take a look at, GFCI take a look at, receptacle polarity and voltage take a look at)
Set up/examine recent water drain caps
Set up wastewater cap and shut waste system valves
Fill the recent water tank
Examine brake wires, shackles, axle, and camber
Examine LP strains and clamp spacing
Examine the underbelly for holes, gaps, and free supplies
Pressurize the town water system and examine for leaks/lacking caps on drain strains
Examine and clear out exterior equipment compartments (fridge, water heater, furnace)
Verify the automated leveling system if relevant
Verify the situation and operation of stabilizing jacks/touchdown gear
Verify exterior lights
Examine home windows and vents for match and end
Examine storage compartment doorways
Verify the situation of perimeter molding, decals, metallic, and/or fiberglass
Carry out torque process on wheels
Verify tire strain, tire situation, tread depth, and date codes
Technician Tip: A few of these checks could happen on the passenger aspect relying on the RV’s floorplan and the situation of exterior entry panels to home equipment and RV water programs.
Zone 3: Rear of the Unit and the Roof
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Persevering with to the rear of the unit after which ascending to the roof, listed below are the following checks that our technicians doc:
Verify ladder
Verify the roof for cracks, harm, and lacking sealant. If no ladder is put in, assume the roof is non-walking and examine from a step ladder or use plywood sheets to guard the roof
Examine the seals and situation of all roof-mounted equipment
Verify for situation, match, and end for manufacturing unit choices corresponding to spare tire mount, hitch receiver, and finish caps on the rear bumper
Pair and take a look at backup digital camera, if geared up
Verify the situation of the rear wall for dents, cracks, or different indicators of stress
Verify for lacking hind lights or decals
Zone 4: Passenger Aspect of the Unit
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Transferring round to the camp aspect of your automobile, the technician repeats a number of exams carried out on the motive force aspect, however there are additionally just a few further checks.
Verify the situation and operation of stabilizing jacks/touchdown gear
Verify match and end on home windows and vents
Examine compartment doorways
Examine awning operation and situation
Examine entry step operation and situation
Verify tire strain, tire situation, and date codes
Carry out torque process on wheels
Examine the situation and operation of the entry door, display door, and door locks
Verify the situation of perimeter molding, decals, metallic, and/or fiberglass
Zone 5: Inside Methods Verify
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The technician then proceeds to check all your RV’s inside programs. This consists of working and inspecting all home equipment to make sure they work with AC, DC, or LP the place relevant.
Carry out fixture stream take a look at
Carry out flood tank take a look at
Examine 110-volt elements (hearth, microwave, fridge, TV, AC receptacles, breakers, and fuses)
Verify the labeling on fuses and breakers
Carry out water heater take a look at on electrical and fuel operation
Verify lights and ceiling fan/vent fan operation on AC energy
Verify 12-volt elements (converter output, lights at wall swap and lightweight swap, vent followers, vary hood fan, monitor panel for battery output and generator ranges)
Verify electrical and handbook slide-out operation
Verify furnace operation and set up
Examine and function emergency exits
Examine carbon monoxide detector and date of manufacture
Verify the date on the hearth extinguisher. Take a look at strain and set up inside 24” of the principle entry door
Function and examine the date on the smoke alarm and LP detector
Take a look at operation of all leisure electronics. Take a look at batteries in all remotes
Carry out a freshwater system take a look at
Take a look at the bathroom to make sure it holds water and flushes correctly
Examine seen water strains
Drain the water system (grey, black, and recent tanks) and take a look at the black tank flush
Zone 6: Inside Match and End
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For this zone, technicians start on the entrance of the entry door and work clockwise to examine the next:
Overhead cupboards
Sales space dinette or freestanding dinette
Cupboard doorways (hinges, stripped screws, door hanging even)
Bunk beds
Toilet self-importance and overhead cupboards
Bathe surrounded, base, and bathe door
Fridge cupboard
Kitchen counter, cupboards, and drawers
Ceiling panel and seam moldings
Wall seams, border paper (if relevant), and moldings
Ground registers and tape at cut-outs
Linoleum and carpet situation
Zone 7: Inside Mushy Items Verify
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On this remaining stage, technicians examine the operation, situation, match, and end of the next inside mushy items:
Couch
Dinette cushions
Chairs
Window shades/blinds and journey clips
Window valances/shams
Mattresses
Comforters and pillows
Making certain that every RV is prepared for the street earlier than it’s turned over to a buyer is essential to us. For those who discover something after you have the keys to your new or used RV in hand, please contact your gross sales consultant instantly.
For those who, or somebody , is interested by turning into a educated RV technician, be taught extra about Tenting World’s Technical Institute.
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