For used RV buyers
Pre-Purchase RV Inspection
An independent inspection of a used RV before you agree to buy it, on a dealer's lot, at a private seller's home or wherever it's parked in Johnson County, DFW or Central Texas.
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Every Inspection
Who it's for
Who this inspection is for
The difference
What's different about this inspection
A used RV's history is mostly unknown. A pre-purchase inspection is built around that: Keith looks hardest at the problems that are expensive and easy to hide, especially water damage that has been painted over, resealed or covered with new flooring.
Keith inspects the RV where it's parked and documents what he finds, so you don't have to rely on the seller's description, the dealer's information or how the RV looks.
It also happens before money changes hands, so the findings can still change the deal. The report gives you a documented list to negotiate the price, ask for repairs before closing, or walk away.
Keith inspects the RV where it's parked and documents what he finds, so you don't have to rely on the seller's description, the dealer's information or how the RV looks.
It also happens before money changes hands, so the findings can still change the deal. The report gives you a documented list to negotiate the price, ask for repairs before closing, or walk away.
Common findings
Problems Keith often finds
01
Water damage and delamination
Soft floors, stained ceilings, high moisture readings and bubbling sidewalls from old roof or window leaks.
02
Neglected roof sealant
Cracked or missing sealant at vents, seams and edge molding, often the source of the water damage.
03
Aging tires
Tires with good tread that are past their service life, identified from the DOT date code.
04
Appliances that fail on one power source
Refrigerators that cool on electric but not propane, water heaters that won't light, furnaces that short-cycle.
05
Slide and leveling problems
Slides that bind or leak, worn slide seals, and jacks that don't retract evenly.
06
Electrical faults
Reversed polarity, loose connections, failed converters and amateur wiring additions.
Four steps
How an inspection works
Step 1
Call or text with the details
Send the year, make and model, where the RV is parked and when you need it done. Keith replies with a quote based on the RV's type, size and location.
Step 2
Keith arranges access
Keith confirms a time with you and with whoever controls the RV: the dealer, the seller or the storage facility. You don't need to be there.
Step 3
The inspection
Keith goes through the RV system by system, operating what can be operated and photographing what he finds. Most inspections take a few hours.
Step 4
Same-day report
You receive the written report, with photos and video of the findings, the same day. Keith is available afterward to go through any finding with you.
Same-day report
How the report is organized
A report full of jargon and hundreds of unranked photos won't help you negotiate a price or plan repairs. Each finding is shown in photos and video, captioned with its location on the RV, and explained in plain language for an owner or buyer: what it is, why it matters, and what fixing it generally involves. Findings are sorted so the important items don't get buried. The report is emailed as a PDF the same day.
SAFETY
Conditions that could hurt someone or start a fire, such as a propane leak or a failed detector.
WATER INTRUSION
Active leaks and elevated moisture readings. Water damage spreads, so these come right after safety.
MAINTENANCE
Items that work today but are due for service: aging sealant, tires near the end of their life, worn parts.
COSMETIC
Wear that affects appearance, not function.
Standards
Inspected to the NRVIA Standards of Practice
The National RV Inspectors Association publishes Standards of Practice that define what a certified inspector examines and how findings are reported. Keith follows those standards on every inspection.
The standards also set limits. An inspection reports the condition of what's accessible and operable on the day. It is not a warranty, and it doesn't involve taking components apart.
The standards also set limits. An inspection reports the condition of what's accessible and operable on the day. It is not a warranty, and it doesn't involve taking components apart.
FAQ
Questions about this inspection
GENERAL QUESTIONS
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Call or text Keith with the RV's year, make and model and where it's parked.
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Yes. Moisture intrusion, roof and seal problems, electrical faults and failing appliances often aren't obvious during a walkthrough. The inspection finds them while you can still negotiate.
The full systems inspection: electrical, plumbing, appliances, HVAC, roof and seals, slides, running gear, moisture testing, interior and safety equipment, to NRVIA standards. The complete list is on What's Included.
Yes. The dealer's check is done by the people selling you the RV. An independent inspector is paid the same whether you buy it or not.
That's what the report is for. You can ask the seller to repair the items, lower the price, or walk away. Keith doesn't do repairs, so his findings aren't tied to selling you work.
Often more so. On an older RV, a few thousand dollars in water damage can be more than the RV is worth. The inspection tells you whether the asking price makes sense.
Quote request
Call or Text for a Quote
Send the year, make and model, where the RV is parked, and when you need it inspected. Keith will reply with a quote based on the RV's type, size and location.
