Positive Service/Inspection Experience

[Midnightmoon]

Following the trend of positive posts here, I have a few thoughts to share on my experience today.

Here in PA, we are required to have an annual safety inspection on our trucks and trailers. Today was my day to take the Jayco in for its annual inspection. In years past, I have used my selling dealer which is a several hour round trip. This year, I noticed that our local utility trailer and snow removal equipment dealer was advertising that they do RV trailer inspections. So, I decided to give them a try (they are only 10 min from the house).

At the Jayco dealer, they would check the lights, pull the pin on the breakaway switch, slap a sticker on it, and call it a day. I had a chance to watch the tech do the inspection at the equipment dealer today and I was quite impressed with his work. Beyond what was required for the state, he jacked up the trailer and checked all 4 brakes, all 4 bearings, put it back down and got on a creeper and rolled under it checking springs, pins, checked the air in the tires, etc. Far more than the dealer ever did. Best part was, $30 cheaper than what my dealer was doing.

So a big shout out to Smouse Trucks Vans and Trailers here in Mt. Pleasant Pa for a job well done.

[Sundancer330]

Sounds like you got a real inspection out of it and not just a waste of money and time. I am glad we dont have those state mandated money grab inspections.

[Midnightmoon]

Agreed. I don't mind paying for an inspection when someone actually does an inspection. I'm pretty anal when it comes to maintaining my equipment. But, it certainly doesn't hurt to have someone else go over it well.

I will be using that group for my inspection next year.

[Les7h]

I’m glad to hear good things about Smouse because I looked at ATC trailers when we were in that area and was pleased with the friendly people and the prices - so we may be making a trailer purchase in a few months Les

[Murff]

Awesome post, 12M!

Murff

[Midnightmoon]

Originally Posted by Les7h

I’m glad to hear good things about Smouse because I looked at ATC trailers when we were in that area and was pleased with the friendly people and the prices - so we may be making a trailer purchase in a few months Les

I was looking around over there yesterday and their inventory is just amazing. I've purchased 2 small trailers, a plow, and 2 salt spreaders from them over the years and I have zero complaints.