Why RV Inspection?
RV Inspection is an impartial set of eyes on your investment.
Certified RV Inspectons means quality and peace of mind.
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What is RV Inspection?
RV Inspectors take an intensely detailed look at every part of the RV. We report on everything from potential life threatening issues to purely cosmetic ones.
An RV inspection by a professional RV Inspector serves a different purpose than a Pre-Delivery inspection from your dealer.
An RV inspection by an NRVIA certified inspector is intended to identify operational defects in the RV. That's much different than preparing it for delivery to a customer.
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Why do I need an RV Inspector?
An RV can be a huge investment. It might be a vacation, or it might be your home. However you plan to use your RV, it pays to have an impartial set of eyes look it over in detail.
You are our client and we want you to know as much as possible about your RV before you make an investment. Our focus is on providing you information - not getting you to make a purchase.
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How Much Does it Cost?
RV Inspection costs vary depending on the type of RV. Small travel trailers take less time than fifth wheels and luxury class A motorhomes. Plus there are options you can add on like fluid analysis which are highly recommended.
Whatever the cost for the inspection, it will always be a small fraction of the cost of the RV and can potentially save you thousands in repairs down the road. Whether it's a new RV, a used one, dealer sold or private-party, an RV Inspection will be worth the monty.
RV Inspection FAQs
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RV Inspection is like home inspection. A certified RV Inspector will look over an RV you are considering purchasing and provide you a report of issues they find. Issues may be major, minor, or even life-safety issues.
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If you are considering buying any new or used RV, from a dealer of as a private sale, you should have it inspected. RV Inspections can spot many issues that dealers and manufacturers miss. If you hire an NRVIA Certified inspector, they will spend between 6 and 10 hours looking over every detail of the RV you are considering purchasing.
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An NRVIA Certified Inspector will cover an extensive list of items in an RV. Some of those things might include:
Checking exterior for issues like water intrusion, potential roof leaks and more.
Verifying equipment like leveling systems, slideouts, etc. work.
Checking all internal appliances, TVs,, Radios, and so on are in good working condition.
Inspecting safety equipment like detectors, extinguishers and so on.
Checking for potential issues or even life safety issues in electrical, LP, and other systems of the RV.
We adhere closely to the NRVIA's Standards of practice. If it's in there and it's on your RV, we inspect it.
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That depends on several things - like the type of RV, if we do fluid analysis, possibly travel time if the RV is located a fair distance away. We can promise you one thing - it’s far less expensive than finding out after the fact that you have problems that were not addressed.
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Yep, They do. PDI - Pre Delivery Inspection. The pre-delivery inspection is intended to prepare the RV for use. This includes de-winterizing it, checking some things like batteries and water, and making sure the TV works. honestly, the items the dealer covers are pretty limited and it usually takes them between 1 and 2 hours to complete the inspection and get the RV out the door.
An independent, NRVIA certified RV Inspector works for YOU. They're interested in making sure YOU are getting what you expect. An independent RV Inspector will spend between 6 and 10 hours looking over every detail in the RV and then give you a report with all of those details so you can address them before you leave the dealership.
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As RV inspectors, we are on your side. Andersen RV is is certified and trained by the NRVIA - the premier organization for RV Inspections. We are also registered technicians with the RVTAA and we live in an RV full time. We know what is important to you - even if you don't know yet.