Why Smart Buyers Inspect Before They Sign
RVs are hand-assembled vehicles built on tight production schedules, and quality control varies enormously — even between two identical units on the same lot. The industry's open secret is that many "first-year problems" were there on delivery day; the buyer just found them one trip at a time. An independent inspection moves that discovery to the one moment you have maximum leverage: before the paperwork is signed.
What We Test
- Roof and seals — every penetration, seam, and cap, photographed
- Water system — pump, water heater, city water, all fixtures, and tank valves under pressure
- Electrical — shore power, converter output, battery condition, every outlet and light, generator under load
- Propane — leak test plus operation of furnace, water heater, cooktop, and fridge on LP
- Appliances and A/C — cooling performance measured, not assumed
- Slide-outs and awnings — full-travel operation, seal condition, and alignment
- Chassis and running gear — tires (including date codes), brakes, bearings, suspension, and frame
- Moisture readings — meter checks in floors and walls where water damage hides
Buying used? The same inspection works as a pre-purchase check on private-party and consignment sales — where there's no dealer warranty to fall back on and the moisture meter earns its keep.
What You Get
A written report with photos, organized by severity: safety items, must-fix defects, and watch items. Use it to hold the dealer to repairs, renegotiate, or buy with real confidence. And if you'd like us to handle any fixes the seller won't, you already know a shop.