NRVIA Certified Essential RV Inspection Service

Certified RV Inspection

Essential Inspection

$649 to $799

Pricing is dependent upon RV type and size

Essential Inspections are a great choice for small to medium sized travel trailers and fifth wheel RV’s. The Essential inspection focuses on the basics and gives the buyer enough information to make an informed buying decision.

Essential inspections take up to six hours to complete.

  • Reports are in summary plus extended format describing our findings, areas of concern, and priority

  • Up to 50 photographs including videos

  • We evaluate the condition of exterior sidewalls, caps, doors, windows, paint, decals, and trim

  • Document and photograph exterior damage and cosmetic defects

  • Enhanced inspection of exterior surfaces and seals that could allow water intrusion

  • We inspect the condition of the chassis, axles, wheels, tires, brakes, suspension, self-leveling system, break-away connection, and stabilizer jacks

  • Evaluate the roof membrane condition including vents, antennas, seals, and skylights

  • Plumbing evaluation includes sinks, shower, faucets, pump, tanks, and dump valves

  • Air Conditioning, coil condition, and cooling performance test (Delta-T)

  • Furnace operation including fan and thermostat

  • Tank and tankless water heater test from electric and propane heating sources

  • Washer-Dryer Operation (if equipped)

  • Electrical system safety including fuse panel connections, GFCI trip testing, receptacle polarity check, converter test, inverter function and voltage check

  • Test vents, fans, 12-volt and 120-volt lighting, receptacles, and switches

  • Inspect the condition of, flooring, ceiling, window operation and emergency exits

  • Evaluate furniture condition including interior doors, panels, cabinets, drawers, and beds

  • Test all electronics, including TV, Radio, DVR, and other entertainment systems

  • Verify operation safety of electric and propane operated stovetops and ovens

  • Propane system operation, safety check, and leak test

  • Life safety components including smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, propane detector, and fire extinguisher

  • Toy Hauler cargo door, patio, ramp, seating, and bed condition - when applicable