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Old 04-27-2021, 01:43 PM   #1
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Pre purchase inspection for SMB Portland Or

Hi looking For good mechanic rv inspection shop that understands SMB in the Portland Area.

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Old 04-27-2021, 02:46 PM   #2
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What kind of inspection are you looking for? What engine and drivetrain is it? Where is the rig? My mechanic has worked on several diesel rigs and knows 4x4 gear also.



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Old 04-27-2021, 08:09 PM   #3
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Hi Rob,

Van is local and 4x4 SMB 2014 Ford E350. Look for pre-purchase inspection.
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Old 04-28-2021, 07:36 PM   #4
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I have been dealing with this and looking in Portland too. LOL.

I have convinced myself that if I cannot get there, I will just google or do lemonsquad.
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Old 04-28-2021, 09:55 PM   #5
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I take my E350 to Bridgetown Automotive. They do fleet service on the E series vans know all the ins and outs of the Ford systems. Not sue they can help with the SMB portion.
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Old 05-06-2021, 05:25 PM   #6
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Magnus, I think you're going to find separate specialty shops; shops like Fleet Service who specialize on the Ford E350 side, but don't do anything for the SMB(coach/RV) side. Or an RV shop like Johnson RV about 1.25hrs east of Portland that would specialize on the SMB side, but have little knowledge about the Ford van mechanicals. Difficult to find a one-stop shop in Portland that covers both the Ford and SMB side.
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