You would think so wouldn’t you. But the problems is dealers are in business to make money. So paying their staff technicians to spend 6 to 10 hours inspecting each rig is money out of their pocket. And even worse, they don’t want to spend their profits fixing any issues found. So there is no incentive for them to do comprehensive inspections. In fact they have every reason not to find and fix issues.
The cost is based on the size of the specific RV and how many things it has to be inspected. For example, how many air conditioners, bathrooms and or slide outs does it have. Does it have a generator, leveling jacks and or solar panels? That’s why we ask for the make, model and year of the RV so we can do a bit of research to determine a fair price based on the amount of time the inspection will take
We service all of Ventura, Santa Barbara, LA, and San Diego counties.
Inspections take between 6 and 10 hours to perform. You will typically get the written report emailed to you within 24 to 48 hours.
For us to perform a quality RV inspection, you must ensure access to the RV and provide full hook-up services, which includes the following items:
We would never ask a client to “not” be present at an inspection because you have a vested interest in the vehicle. However, the inspection process is very tedious, in-depth, and typically takes around 6-10 hours to complete. With that in mind, minimizing interruptions will ensure and enhance the quality of the inspection you expect us to perform.
You (the client) will be the only person that will receive a completed inspection report. Approved RV will not reveal the results of an inspection verbally to any other party without expressed consent from you. Additionally, we will not disclose any inspection findings, test results, or client information without the clients’ approval. However, we are obligated to disclose observed hazards that will impact the occupant’s immediate safety and well-being if uncovered during an inspection.
Don’t inherit someone else’s headache. Fluid analysis reports from NRVIA certified inspectors show you the condition inside the components (engine, transmission, generator, and cooling system) on the RV you’re purchasing. All fluid samples receive industry certified laboratory testing, which provides detailed reports indicating whether the fluids are suitable or the equipment is in proper operating order.
Fluid analysis reports are delivered 3-6 days from sampling. If time and access to the unit permit – fluid samples can be pulled before the actual inspection to ensure they’re available when the report is complete.
Typical Fluids Analyzed:
While I’m a registered RV technician with the RVTAA, we primarily perform routine maintenance and safety repair work outside the inspection process. The NRVIA code of ethics does not allow me to perform “repairs” on any RV I’ve inspected for one year from the inspection date. This measure ensures NRVIA inspectors remain impartial 3rd parties for services we provide regarding your RV buying decision.
I DO perform routine maintenance services to help keep your RV working as intended. The fees and some example services are listed below.
To secure an appointment within our service area, we charge a $125 service call fee plus $110 per hour —a minimum of one hour required.
Example of standard work times: