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Keith Reisch Independent Inspector

I learned today that Keith is striking out on his own.
He is in the process of leaving Motorhomes of Texas and will be opening his own consulting business.
For any and all that need his services, wanted to let y'all know...
John Boundy and Jake the canine co-pilot
1997 U270
It's a magical world Hobbes ol' buddy.
Let's go exploring...

Re: Keith Reisch Independent Inspector

Reply #1 –
Oh wow!  Huge loss to MOT (and us).  Thanks for the heads up.
Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker

Re: Keith Reisch Independent Inspector

Reply #2 –
Good for him. He could still be working with his prior employer and this will allow more competitive shop rates. Ive never meet him but have figured out he knows his stuff
Scott

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Reply #3 –
I wrote Danny yesterday evening, I do not know what is going to happen, at least to me, when we lose senior people in the RV repair world.  Businesses can hire younger folks, train them over time.  We most all began in jobs that way

If we were lucky, we had a mentor, a trainer.  But businesses cannot provide that easily if they do not have the senior people to train them and monitor the work products.  One of the worse outcomes I hear from people is to be told something is fixed and get down the road only to find it is not really fixed.

Not to mention when you are on the road and need help.  Often Forum members step up and try to help with those.  But we need the business technicians to call.

Senior experienced people of integrity like Keith Risch, Aubrey Lee, Mike Rodgers, and David Whitehead will be and are missed.  Thankfully others remain, but the ranks are thinning.

Thanks to all the RV techs for your help over the past ten years.
Mike
2001 U320 4010 Build 5878 (Gus)
Wrangle Unlimited Toad
Nacogdoches

Re: Keith Reisch Independent Inspector

Reply #4 –
Happy for Keith. Hopefully he will still be at MOT next week as I'll be in the shop for service.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: Jeff & Sandy –
Happy for Keith. Hopefully he will still be at MOT next week as I'll be in the shop for service.
Nope I heard he's already gone. May start his own shop soon.


Keith
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

Re: Keith Reisch Independent Inspector

Reply #6 –
Quote from: hdff –
Nope I heard he's already gone. May start his own shop soon.


Keith

Keep us posted.  If he's opening his own shop, we'll definitely want to use him.  Keith has been our go-to since the initial inspection and I so appreciate his advice and expertise.

Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker

Re: Keith Reisch Independent Inspector

Reply #7 –
Might FOT finally get him?  Might be hard to be a one man operation?  One of the most conscientious and knowledgeable in the service industry, hope he gets the best, he deserves it.  You know he has even gone out of state to funerals of customers?  Horticulturist in a big way.  Took care of his employer's best interests, imho.
Mike
2001 U320 4010 Build 5878 (Gus)
Wrangle Unlimited Toad
Nacogdoches

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Reply #8 –
A savvy  buyer can make a check list that covers most of the issues that might be found in a prospective coach but, if possible, an owner or inspector can spot issues that a newcomer to Foretravels could easily miss. Since some issues can be quite expensive to fix, the cost of an inspection is very little compared to the potential repair costs.

Boat and aircraft buyers will frequently use an inspector as part of a pre-purchase agreement.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #9 –
A month ago, Keith told me he offered his services to FOT to work on older coaches. They weren't interested.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Keith Risch

Reply #10 –
Does anyone know how to contact Keith go a coach inspection in Nac?
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 #11 –
Bruce, I will PM you his number!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

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Reply #12 –
Perhaps someone who talks to him can suggest he become a commercial member of this forum so the rest of us can contact him when we need his services.

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Reply #13 –
Thanks for the replies. I have a friend who is going to look a SOB at motor homes of Texas. He's going to try to get Keith to inspect if he finds one to buy.
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

Re: Keith Risch

Reply #14 –
I'm at MOT this week. Eric mentioned that Keith is going the mobile tech route. He is on FB and can be messaged there.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Keith Reich

Reply #15 –
Does someone have a good phone number for Keith.
Dub McBride 1996 270

Re: Keith Reich

Reply #16 –
Pm'ed ya
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

Re: Keith Reich

Reply #17 –
Provided by Keith himself:  (936)462-3764
David & Sherry Kendrick
"Gizmo" The Doggy Lama
USAF(Ret) 1971-75; 1979-95 (20 yrs)
2003 U320 F03 [6179] 38PBDS (3/2016)
2016 Chev Silverado Z71 LTZ
Motorcade 17738
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New Horizons 5W 25' RKS (1/2004 - 3/2016)
2003 Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax
Tent (5-person) White Stag (1972 - 2003)