Am I being OTT? (1 Viewer)

[M-J]

Got our 2005 Rapido a week (ish) ago, been doing a few bits on the drive to get it how we want but today it’s gone off to the motorhome mechanic for a once over even though it had a service 800 miles ago (but last year) and a clean MOT the week before we purchased.

They have had instructions to do anything they think is necessary with the mindset that they are taking their own family away in it.

Then next week we have a hab check booked for peace of mind with the gas system etc.

OTT?

 

[David and Sally]

Not if it satisfies you that all is well. Never assume any work done previously was actually done. Sounds like a good action plan to me.

 

[Masman]

No not at all.At least you will know it is right.As for habitation. Buy a damp meter and do it yourself.As for gas.I have a tin of gas leak test spray.Spray on all joints to check.Rubber pipes need replacing if not been changed for a long time. Usually date stamped.Not a lot more to check realy IMO.

 

[M-J]

No not at all.At least you will know it is right.As for habitation. Buy a damp meter and do it yourself.As for gas.I have a tin of gas leak test spray.Spray on all joints to check.Rubber pipes need replacing if not been changed for a long time. Usually date stamped.Not a lot more to check realy IMO.

Problem is I don’t know where the joints are and where they run. My expertise starts and ends with a co2 alarm

 

[Phill D]

We all have different skills and knowledge levels. I always believe in you should do whatever makes you feel comfortable and confident so you enjoy your travels.

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[chaser]

All well and good but surely these checks should have been done before you bought it.

 

[M-J]

All well and good but surely these checks should have been done before you bought it.

Ideally a hab check before purchase would have been carried out but I did some damp checks and a good all round inspection before buying. I was happy that anything that needed doing was allowed for in negotiations and anything I just wanted to do extra was in my mind budget wise.

 

[David and Sally]

All well and good but surely these checks should have been done before you bought it.

But are they? Easy to tick a piece of paper and not do anything.

 

[nicholsong]

Got our 2005 Rapido a week (ish) ago, been doing a few bits on the drive to get it how we want but today it’s gone off to the motorhome mechanic for a once over even though it had a service 800 miles ago (but last year) and a clean MOT the week before we purchased.

They have had instructions to do anything they think is necessary with the mindset that they are taking their own family away in it.

Then next week we have a hab check booked for peace of mind with the gas system etc.

OTT?

Make sure your gas checkincludes a pressure check and is done by a gas engineer certified for LPG and that he provides a certificate.

If unsure ask Basildog on this forum.

 

[M-J]

Make sure your gas checkincludes a pressure check and is done by a gas engineer certified for LPG and that he provides a certificate.

If unsure ask Basildog on this forum.

Thanks, I have a fully certified mobile engineer coming but will ask.

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[M-J]

Oil & filter and a new reverse light switch that I asked him to do and the MH has been given a full bill of health, also sorted out a clicking passenger door issue being caused by the hinge strap (think that’s what he said)