5 Reasons to get an RV Inspection
Pre-purchase inspections are only one example of why you should get an RV inspected.
Pre-Purchase RV Inspections
This is the most obvious reason for an RV inspection and, quite honsetly, the most frequent type of RV inspection. Before you make an RV purchase, you should have an independent, certified RV inspector look at a potential RV before you buy.
A good RV inspector is not looking to stop the sale of an RV. If you decided to spend money to have an RV inspected, they want you to be happy and confident in your purchase. And, if you’re purchasing from a reputable dealer, any issues that the RV inspector finds should be easily and quickly fixed by the dealer before you take delivery of the RV.
A pre-purchase RV inspection is a detailed overview of the RV so you know what you’re getting. This goes for both new and used RVs. Just because it’s new doesn’t mean everything works. We’ve discussed that in previous posts as well.
“A good RV inspector is not looking to stop the sale of an RV. If you’ve decided to spend money to have an RV inspected, they want you to be happy and confident in your purchase.”
2. Post Purchase RV Inspections
If you’re already purchased an RV and didn’t get an inspection, it’s still a great idea to have an RV inspector look over your rig. They’ll cover lots of details including life safety issues like leaking propane and old smoke detectors that might not be working.
In addition, once you get that RV inspected, you now have a great checklist of things you can fix in your RV in order to keep it running smoothly. Some issues might not be major issues. Loose trim, drawers that don’t work, and so on are common issues and relatively easy to fix. Other issues might be more major like cracked roof sealant that could cause water intrusion. Fixing cracks in sealant can be a relatively simple job if the problem is caught quickly. But it can be a very expensive fix causing water damage and more if it’s not resolved.
Inspection reports also include life safety issues that you should address immediately. Low tire pressures, worn or old tires, failing or out of date smoke, LP or Carbon Monoxide detectors are all simple fixes that, if not addressed, can be extremely dangerous or life threatening.
3. Pre-Warranty Expiration RV Inspections
When you purchased your RV, you very well may have purchased a warranty along with it. Or, if you purchased from a dealer, the manufacturer or dealer may have provided you with a warranty.
Whoever provides the warranty, you can get an RV inspection a month or two before the warranty expires. With that information, you’ll be able to address issues in your RV under warranty instead of having to pay for those fixes out of your own pocket after the warranty expires.
Everyone has a story about things that break just days after the warranty expires. An independent certified RV inspector can identify potential issues early, allowing you to get those issues addressed before the money comes out of your pocket.
4. Pre-Sale RV Inspection
There may come a day when you decide it’s time to sell your beloved RV. Either it’s time to upgrade or time to come off the road (gasp!). Either way, when you list an RV for sale, providing a potential buyer an RV inspection report that was done by an independent certified RV inspector, will give that buyer confidence in what they’re purchasing.
In addition, the RV inspection gives you a checklist of things you need to address in your RV before you sell it. Once that’s done, should a potential buyer want to have their own inspection done (and we would recommend that!) any issues found during your inspection have already been addressed, making your buyer even more confident in their purchase.
When you get an inspection, that inspection report is your report - you own it and can do what you want with it. Including giving that report to a potential buyer.
5. Peace of Mind
Plain ol’ happiness and peace of mind is something you can’t put a price on. Maybe you’ve had your RV in storage for a long time. Or maybe you inherited it from someone who didn’t care for it and maintenance is in question. Maybe you’re not much of a tinkerer and unsure of your RV maintenance abilities.
If any of these things applies to you, an independent, certified RV inspection gives you a list of items you can have addressed to make sure your RV is in top operating condition. Bring that inspection report to your dealer or RV service shop and get it taken care of pronto!
Bottom Line…
The bottom line - there are lots of reasons to get an RV inspection aside from purchasing a new or used RV. Knowing the problems - major or minor - that an RV can save you thousands of dollars in the long run and give you peace of mind.
We’d love to help you out with whatever kind of RV inspection you need. Let’s talk and see how we can help.
