Motorhome
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08.1 – Chassis/Frame Condition: Quick overall condition
08.2 – Shock Absorber System Condition: Quick overall condition
08.3 – Running Gear(Axles/Springs/Rims) Condition: Quick overall condition
08.4 – Steering Components Condition: Quick overall condition
08.5 – Chassis/Frame Rust Visible: serious rust or just surface rust
08.6 – Chassis/Frame Bent/Damage Visible: anything appear to be damaged?
08.7 – Chassis/Frame Excessive Wear Visible: excessive wear seen?
08.8 – Chassis/Frame Excessive Oil Visible: Any oil on the ground or where it shouldn’t be
08.9 – Running Gear Scraping/Drag Damage: Does anything look scraped up?
08.10 – Running Gear Tire Failure Damage: Does it appear any damage from an “exploding” tire
08.11 – Running Gear Hydraulic Hose Leaks: Any hydraulic fluid found, leaks?
08.12 – Number of Axles: How many axles on this unit?
TT/5th Wheel
08.1 – Running Gear(Axles/Springs/Rims) Condition
08.2 – Chassis/Frame Condition: Quick overall condition
08.3 – Axle Type: Type of Axle
08.4 – Number of Axles: How many axles on this unit?
08.5 – Axle Rust Visible: serious rust or just surface rust
08.6 – Axle Bent/Damage Visible
08.7 – Axle Oil Stains Visible
08.8 – Frame Rust Visible
08.9 – Frame Bent/Damage Visible
08.10 – Frame Oil Stains Visible
08.11 – Brake Type
08.12 – Ubolts Evaluated
08.13 – Leaf Springs Evaluated
08.14 – Hangers Evaluated
08.15 – Shackles Evaluated
08.16 – Spring Equalizers Evaluated
08.17 – Shock Absorbers Evaluated
As you can see quite a bit of things to evaluate in this section, which can all be looked up WITHOUT climbing underneath the RV.
Next time we will talk about section 9, leveling systems and for motorhomes engine/chassis checks.