THE BLUE OX DIFFERENCE
PROTECTING RV BUYERS THROUGH INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS • EDUCATION • ADVOCACY
Helping RV buyers make informed decisions, avoid costly surprises, and spend more time enjoying the journey.
Why Choose Blue Ox RV Inspection?
Experience Matters~
With more than 40 years of combined RV experience, Pierre and Laurel Fortin have earned a reputation for honesty, integrity, and attention to detail. As full-time RVers and independent third-party inspectors, they understand the excitement—and the challenges—of RV ownership because they've lived it themselves.
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RV lovers helping RV lovers, their mission is simple: to help RV buyers make informed decisions, avoid costly surprises, and spend more time enjoying the journey.
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Whether you're purchasing a new or pre-owned RV, you can trust Blue Ox RV Inspection to provide the knowledge, education, and advocacy needed to protect your investment and buy with confidence.
Meet the team behind Blue Ox
Pierre and Laurel Fortin are full-time RVers, educators, and independent third-party RV inspectors with more than 40 years of combined RV experience. Their passion for RVing, quality craftsmanship, and consumer advocacy led them to create Blue Ox RV Inspection.
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Having experienced the joys and challenges of RV ownership firsthand, they understand how exciting—and sometimes overwhelming, purchasing an RV can be. Their mission is to help buyers make informed decisions, avoid costly surprises, and enjoy the journey with confidence.
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Through detailed inspections, education, and advocacy, Pierre and Laurel are committed to protecting RV buyers and helping them get the most from their RV investment.
Meet Pierre
From entrepreneur and manufacturer to full-time RVer and independent third-party RV inspector, Pierre Fortin has spent a lifetime building businesses rooted in quality, integrity, and attention to detail.
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Beginning his entrepreneurial journey at just 16 years old, Pierre built successful businesses in manufacturing, trucking, and heavy equipment. His passion for craftsmanship and commitment to excellence eventually led him to design and manufacture Blue Ox Log Loader Trailers, where precision and quality were essential.
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Today, Pierre brings that same dedication to Blue Ox RV Inspection. As a certified NRVIA inspector and RVTAA registered technician, he combines decades of hands-on experience with a passion for education and advocacy.
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Pierre's mission is simple:
Help RV buyers make informed decisions, avoid costly surprises, and spend more time enjoying the journey.
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RV Lover • Entrepreneur • Educator • Advocate
Meet Laurel
Growing up in a family business, Laurel learned early the importance of hard work, attention to detail, and building lasting relationships.
Throughout her career, she has worn many hats, including hairstylist, substitute teacher, fitness instructor, advertising sales professional, and business owner.
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Her ability to connect with people and communicate effectively has made her an invaluable part of Blue Ox RV Inspection. As a full-time RVer and independent third-party RV inspector, Laurel combines her passion for RVing with a commitment to education and advocacy.
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Today, she plays a vital role in the Blue Ox Endorsed RV Inspector Academy, helping aspiring inspectors strengthen their skills while ensuring RV buyers receive honest, detailed, and unbiased evaluations.
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Above all, Laurel's passion is helping fellow RV owners make informed decisions, avoid costly surprises, and spend more time enjoying the journey.
ARE YOU READY TO CREATE NEW RV MEMORIES?
What RV Dreams Are Calling Your Name?
• Weekend camping trips
• Full-time RV living
• Visiting every state
• Homeschooling on the road
• Creating memories that last a lifetime
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Don't Buy Someone Else's Problem—New or Used.
Protect Your Investment.
Spend More Time Making Memories—Not Repairs.
