Considerations When Selecting an RV Inspector or RV Inspection Business
Experience - It Matters!
  • How long has the inspector/company been in business?
  • Are they even set-up as a business?
  • Is it a full-time business? A full-time business may offer more convenient scheduling and quicker responses.
  • Does the inspector have experience on all types of RVs?
  • How many inspections has the inspector performed? 10?  50?  Hundreds?
  • Are they insured for RV inspections? Will they offer proof of insurance?
  • Have they performed inspections at dealer facilities? RV manufacturing/repair facilities? Private seller locations? FEMA emergency/disaster locations?
  • Has the inspector/business received any service awards?
  • Is the inspector merely "looking" at the RV or actually "thoroughly inspecting and testing" the various systems and components?
  • Is the person performing the inspection as an independent, 3rd party, unbiased inspector or do they work for the seller?

Certifications / Training - It Counts!
  • Is the inspector specifically trained and certified to perform inspections/testing on complex RV systems?
  • Is the inspector a NRVIA Certified inspector? MASTER certified?
  • Does the inspector have RVDA/RVIA certification as a technician of ANY level?
  • Does the inspector perform yearly, RV related, continuing education?
  • Is the inspector specifically trained to pull fluid samples for lab analysis?
  • Has the inspector received additional training from various RV component manufacturers?

Transparency
  • Does the inspector/company provide comprehensive info on their website?
  • Does the inspector/company even have a website for you to review?
  • Does the inspector/company offer you to review their Points of Inspection before hiring them?
  • Does the inspector/company allow you to be present for the inspection?
  • Does the inspector/company have publicly posted client reviews?
  • Are their client reviews highly rated and consistent?
  • Does the inspector/company adhere to any type of Code of Ethics?

Communication
  • Is the inspector/company quick to respond to you?
  • Are you dealing directly with the inspector/business owner?
  • Are you allowed to even speak to the inspector if you have follow-up questions?
  • Will the inspector/company take their time in speaking with you and answering your questions?
  • Does the inspector/company offer timely, 50 - 100+ page comprehensive, computer generated reports, with photos, documenting and rating the condition and function of the items inspected, as well as a wealth of other valuable information? Or, are their reports a 1 or 2 page checklist with little information?

Other Services?
  • Does the inspector/company offer any other RV related services such as fluid analysis, walk-through/instructional services, repair verification inspections, safety inspections?

Other questions
  • How wide is their service area? How far are they willing travel?
  • How much time is expected to be spent performing a comprehensive RV inspection?
  • How do they accept payments?
  • When can services be scheduled?
As you can see, there are many things to consider when selecting a business/inspector to inspect your potential RV purchase or currently owned RV. Whether you are spending $5,000 or $500,000+ on a new or used RV, you deserve to get the most for your money.

We are happy to answer these or any other questions you may have.

Take the time to hire the right inspection company!