Handover Checklist (1 Viewer)

[mudmover]

We pick our van up in 10 days time........I'm trying to get prepared and as organised as possible to go through the van throughly and identify any issues before handover and parting with my hard earned $$

Last week I saw that a funster had posted a "checklist" as a useful tool for a customer picking up a van from a dealer...

I have tried to find this list searching all corners of this forum BUT i cannot find....

Can someone post a copy of the checklist as I'd like to take with me to salop Leisure...

Many thx
MM

 

[Peter JohnsCross MH]

Just make sure that on the handover everything is explained to you properly and everything is switched on and shown to be working.

Peter

 

[Wildman]

in the excitement of picking up a new van you will forget most things you are shown so my tip is for one of you to listen and ask questions. then the other to video everything.
make sure you understand what every switch does, and how to operate everything. See them all working,
Check the tyres
where is the leisure battery
the battery isolator switch
the water pump the water heater
how to drain the water tank, the waste tank
how to empty the cassette etc.
how to isolate the gas and the water
mains RCD, where is it. Etc.
Don't be fobbed of with its all in the book.
most importantly where are the engine fuses and the Hab fuses.
Enjoy and let us know how you get on. Collected in time to join us for the shepton show, surounded by reprobates, but helpful ones, hee hee.

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[scotjimland]

Here is the copy and download link

Motorhome Collection Checklist

Fill each section and we’ll email you the results

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

PRE –DELIVERY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
You will get a much better response from the seller for faults found before you take delivery
so ensure that you go through everything with a fine tooth comb. SATIDFY YOURSELLF
BEYOUND DOUBT THAT THE MOTORHOME BELONGS TO THE SELLER AND IS HIS TO SELS!
External Checks
General Condition; Look at how the
motorhome sits on the ground. Is it square Look
along the bodywork for signs of de-lamination
Roof; Carefully check the ladder before trusting
it. Check all the fittings and vents of the roof to
see that they are still sealed soundly.
Doors Check the lock operation, and that the
door hangs square and fits the hole cleanly and
is draught free.
Lockers; Check all the lockers, catches and
locks, and if they have lights they work also. Any
gas struts that hold the lockers open should
work.
Windows; Check to see that the catches
work and the stays hold the windows open and
close easily
Generator; Check the door lock and seal, check
the exhaust is in good condition and start to see
and hear it running
Gas Locker; Check the door lock and seals
look at the condition of tank if fixed and
connections and pigtails of portable gas is use
Tyres and wheels; Inspect the tyres, how old
are they? Some professionals advise that all
tyres over 5 years are replaced even if they have
plenty of tread left.
Awnings and Slide‐outs; Check the
operation, look for mildew and rot on awnings
and slide out awnings. Check the seals of the
slide-outs. For slides heck that the manual
retraction tool is available.
Batteries; The motorhome will have an engine
battery and the habitation battery bank, check
that they look in good condition, no corrosion and
electrolyte levels are correct
Steps; Watch the operation of electric steps,
do the auto retracts work when you start the
engine?
Levellers & steadies; Familiar yourself with
the operation, check that they work.
Spare Wheel; Where is it, what condition, are
the tools available to change it?
Marine Toilet; Check the operation of the
dump valves, condition of hoses. Locker should be
Spotless
Electrical Locker; Check the condition, if RV
check the conversion from 110 to 220v. Check
Operation
Cassette Toilet; check that the cassette is
present and check the condition of the locker it
should be spotless.
Internal Checks
Cabinets; look for scratches loose handles
and that catches are secure
Light Switches; Check every light switch. All
bulbs should work switches should be positive.
Battery Disconnect Switch. Find it and
read your handbook as to when you should use it
Interior Fabrics; Look for condition, wear
and fading or mismatched cushions etc
Water Heater: Check the operation on both
electric and gas.
Space Heater: Check the operation on both
electric and gas.
Stove & Oven Check the operation on both
electric and gas, check that all stove burners
operate via the piezo gas lighter
Fridge; Check the operation on Mains hook-up,
12 volt and gas, it should start cooling in less
than ten minutes
Circuits and Fuses; Check the condition and
test the circuit breaker
Blinds and curtains; check every single blind,
curtain and insect net for smooth operation
Sleeping area; Check the beds and that all
cushions required are present
Alarm Operation: Check that you have LP
Gas, Carbon Monoxide and a Smoke alarm fitted
and working
TV & Sound System: Check Operation, all
remote controls are present along with aerials
and dishes
Fans and Vents; Check that they operate
correctly and that fans work on both 12 and
140 volt

 

[mudmover]

Ah that list!

Many thx to you all for the support offered.....

I'm actually quite nervous BUT I intend to give a full report back to this forum so hopefully others can benifit from my experience.

also I do relaise that no matter how prepared I try to be, something will slip thro the net!

Cheers
MM