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Need to find someone for a prebuy inspection at motor homes of Texas ASAP

I would like to find someone to do a prebuy inspection on a Foretravel at motor homes of Texas.
Thanks

Re: Need to find someone for a prebuy inspection at motor homes of Texas ASAP

Reply #1
Talk to Keith Risch he works at MOT and does inspections after hours. Keith is a good guy, very knowledgeable on FTs.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #2
Someone else that will go to Nac to inspect on the forum is  Brett Wolfe (wolfe 10).
Just my two cents
Ron Clark
Sherwood,Arkansas
1999 U 295 40 foot Build # 5550
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Motorcade # 18173
FMCA # F485593

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Reply #3
Brett did my inspection. 110% worth it. Take a notebook and pen.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #4
I don't think Brett inspects slides or Aquahot.  I would feel good about Keith.  MOT wants the customers to have their eyes wide open when they buy a coach because the want you back for the next one.  The salesman aren't charged with inspection because they are salesmen but they don't mind Keith going over them.
Rick & Rhonda
2003 U320 4220  Build #6199
Was
91 36' GV 300 Caterpillar, 92 40' U280 300 Cummins, 97 36' U295 300 Cummins, 2002
U320 450 Cummins
(Guess we're hooked)

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Reply #5
If I had a choice in this situation would get Brett,don't know Keith but sounds unkoscher to have an employee of the dealer selling the coach being paid to tell you the coach is ok,if he finds alot of things needed to be fixed how happy will Mot be with him.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #6
If they ran Keith off there would be a revolt
Rick & Rhonda
2003 U320 4220  Build #6199
Was
91 36' GV 300 Caterpillar, 92 40' U280 300 Cummins, 97 36' U295 300 Cummins, 2002
U320 450 Cummins
(Guess we're hooked)

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Reply #7
Understand but if it were me Brett is not that far and has no interest in MOT.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #8
I have Brett's former coach. Believe me, HE is the one to do a inspection!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #9
Guys,

Have already replied to Cictom's PM to me.

With the high incident of COVID 19 in our metro area (over 10,000) we are staying put-- I am being "home schooled-- just ask Dianne.

As others have said, I suggested Keith Risch for the inspection.  I KNOW it sounds like a conflict of interest since he works for MOT, but I can assure you from working with Keith for more than a decade, he is an absolute straight shooter.

Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #10
Keith Risch is a good guy who knows more about Foretravel than I ever will.  He has always been a straight shooter and had him work on my coach the past 12 years.  You won't go wrong with Keith.    ^.^d
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing

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Reply #11
I had Keith inspect mine.  Vey good and reasonable.  Brett would also be my choice.  I know vehicles pretty well.  Second set of eyes well woth it.

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

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Reply #12
Keith did two for me, I walked away after not getting to a good negotiating point, and snapped on the second one he inspected.  I'm a skeptic, but I watched Keith do the inspection off site and I'm sure he can be objective!

1996 36' U295 Build #4879 Motorcade #18088
2007 Jeep Liberty 4x4 FMCA #F474816
Foretravel Mid-South
There's no happy like Foretravel happy!

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Reply #13
I do know, I would not buy a Foretravel without an inspection... I learned from experiance.. But all the the things I fixed will probably last longer than I will... INSPECTIONS for a non Froretravel owner are a necessary evil... John told me read the book twice before you move it ... he was right.
This is not badmouthing Foretravels I love mine, but they are a different breed of cat !
Safe Travels
Dave
2001 U320 40ft
Build #5867
2003 Tracker
VE7DOD

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Reply #14
Purchased mine from MOT and their staff went over everything after I arrived.  They have a whole inspection criteria and yes a few things were caught and repaired or I was aware of the issue before purchase.  I came from California to pick mine up so going into it I could back out though traveled a ways and found MOT was very up front with their inspections and provided information.  I even witness them completely redoing a Country Coach that had a water leak while the customer took delivery and MOT removed the slide and corrected damage caused by the leak.  I would just plan to spend a couple days in the coach on property during the delivery process so you can possibly catch anything.  As written above they want your repeat business. 

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Reply #15
I don't see where anyone has mentioned Nacogdoches Motorhome Service, they have performed excellent repair and service work for me and I would not hesitate to recommend them for a pre buy inspection. I have no affiliation with Nacogdoches Motorhome Service just a satisfied customer with their work.
Mike & Donna Mariana + Angel & Rusty
2003 U295 3620
Build# 6118
2021 Jeep Wrangler 392

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Reply #16
Go with Risch but I am not sure if he still has arrangement to do.  Plus IF you are getting a coach from MOT they have a relatively new checklist done  by Delivery, many have said it good

However I would add in a non checklist Risch inspection and insist on it.
Mike
2001 U320 4010 Build 5878 (Gus)
Wrangle Unlimited Toad
Nacogdoches

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Reply #17
I see and agree  Keith Risch is the go to guy for pre-inspection purchase.  But no where do I see reference on how to contact him for a pre-buy inspection. Any information available beside just calling MOT?
Future Foretravel Owners
2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Retired USAF, Retired DOD Civ's
FAA A&P, Indust. Eng., Acft Depot Lvl. Maint.
Larry and Becky Rountree

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Reply #18
I see and agree  Keith Risch is the go to guy for pre-inspection purchase.  But no where do I see reference on how to contact him for a pre-buy inspection. Any information available beside just calling MOT?

Yes, you can set up an inspection by Keith through the MOT Service Department.  May also be able to do it through your salesperson.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

 

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Reply #19
Thanks Brett
Future Foretravel Owners
2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Retired USAF, Retired DOD Civ's
FAA A&P, Indust. Eng., Acft Depot Lvl. Maint.
Larry and Becky Rountree