Inspections
Why Should You Get an RV Inspection?
People would never buy a house without an inspection; you want to find out if there is anything wrong with the house and items that may need to be repaired. This is the same reason why it is beneficial to have an RV inspection.
RVs go through all sorts of conditions from strong winds to extreme temperatures. Getting an RV inspection will help to discover how the RV operates and the overall condition of the RV before you purchase it.
More often than not, the money spent on a 3rd party inspection is returned to you by the time you put your signature on the dotted line. The least you will get is a wealth of information on your used or new RV that you can use over the life of your ownership.
People would never buy a house without an inspection; you want to find out if there is anything wrong with the house and items that may need to be repaired. This is the same reason why it is beneficial to have an RV inspection.
RVs go through all sorts of conditions from strong winds to extreme temperatures. Getting an RV inspection will help to discover how the RV operates and the overall condition of the RV before you purchase it.
More often than not, the money spent on a 3rd party inspection is returned to you by the time you put your signature on the dotted line. The least you will get is a wealth of information on your used or new RV that you can use over the life of your ownership.
This is a comprehensive inspection that documents everything we find to provide you with a full report that includes manuals (if accessible), photos and videos of the condition of the RV. With 360 degree images you can see the interior and even underneath the RV.
This report is to identify issues and potential problem areas so they can be serviced or repaired before the sale.
This report is to identify issues and potential problem areas so they can be serviced or repaired before the sale.
PRE-SALE RV SELLER / OWNER INSPECTION Add sales value to your RV by providing customers with a detailed RV inspection report about the RV’s condition. Documents like these will give your customers the confidence to buy your RV without needing to worry about unseen issues. Set yourself apart and build trust by offering a completed inspection before the sale. An NRVIA certified inspection report will give them peace of mind. |
PRE-PURCHASE / POST-PURCHASE
RV BUYER INSPECTION Whether buying used or new, a pre-purchase RV inspection ensures you have a complete understanding of the condition of the RV you are buying before you sign on the dotted line. A pre-purchase RV inspection protects buyers from dealers or private owners who would sell RVs with unknown operation and performance issues. Buyers get an unbiased assessment of the RV’s current condition that allows them to negotiate better prices. If a dealer is not willing to allow a pre-purchase inspection, a post-purchase inspection may be done. |
THE DAY BEFORE INSPECTION
A full inspection requires the RV to be hooked to city water, sewer, electricity and have at least 1/4 tank of water in the onboard water tank.
1. Electricity is a must and needs to be either 30 amp or 50 amp. 12 volt DC house batteries need to be installed and hooked up.
2. A city water connection and water hose must be available to inspect the condition of city water inlet and fresh water tank plumbing. If no city water connection is available the fresh water tank needs to be at least 1/2 full for plumbing test.
3. RV sewer connection allows the RV inspector to test black and gray waste tanks and waste water valves.
4. RV absorption refridgerator (if present) needs to be turned on 12 hours before the start of inspection to get an accurate fridge and freezer temperature. RVs with residential refridgerators need to be turned on the morning of inspection.
5. RV propane tanks need to be at least 1/2 full for accurate evaluation and testing. A propane leak test will be performed at the cooktop burner port or outdoor grill port if available. Some newer RVs have sealed cooktops and restrict access to that connection. If that is the case and no exterior grill port is available, no leak test will be performed and will be noted on inspection report.
Any systems that are not available and not hooked up on the day of inspection will be marked as not inspected on the inspection report.
A full inspection requires the RV to be hooked to city water, sewer, electricity and have at least 1/4 tank of water in the onboard water tank.
1. Electricity is a must and needs to be either 30 amp or 50 amp. 12 volt DC house batteries need to be installed and hooked up.
2. A city water connection and water hose must be available to inspect the condition of city water inlet and fresh water tank plumbing. If no city water connection is available the fresh water tank needs to be at least 1/2 full for plumbing test.
3. RV sewer connection allows the RV inspector to test black and gray waste tanks and waste water valves.
4. RV absorption refridgerator (if present) needs to be turned on 12 hours before the start of inspection to get an accurate fridge and freezer temperature. RVs with residential refridgerators need to be turned on the morning of inspection.
5. RV propane tanks need to be at least 1/2 full for accurate evaluation and testing. A propane leak test will be performed at the cooktop burner port or outdoor grill port if available. Some newer RVs have sealed cooktops and restrict access to that connection. If that is the case and no exterior grill port is available, no leak test will be performed and will be noted on inspection report.
Any systems that are not available and not hooked up on the day of inspection will be marked as not inspected on the inspection report.
INSPECTION DAY
All valuables must be removed from the RV and all compartments cleared out so they can be fully inspected. We do not move any personal items or belongings to do inspections. The RV needs to be parked in a place that allows all slideouts and awnings to be fully extended and retracted in order to properly inspect them.
An inspection can take anywhere from 3 - 10 hours depending on the RV. The report will be delivered to you within 24-48 hours after the inspection.
On the day the inspection has been completed, the inspector will contact you (if desired) and give you a short debriefing of the inspection.
All valuables must be removed from the RV and all compartments cleared out so they can be fully inspected. We do not move any personal items or belongings to do inspections. The RV needs to be parked in a place that allows all slideouts and awnings to be fully extended and retracted in order to properly inspect them.
An inspection can take anywhere from 3 - 10 hours depending on the RV. The report will be delivered to you within 24-48 hours after the inspection.
On the day the inspection has been completed, the inspector will contact you (if desired) and give you a short debriefing of the inspection.
Schedule your inspection at: (719) 243-1556