Frequently Asked Questions

Our Comprehensive RV Inspection is our most detailed and thorough inspection. It includes an average of 800 inspection points covering the safety, operability, functionality, and overall integrity of the RV.

The report includes detailed narratives, findings, recommendations, 300–600 photographs, and 20–30 videos documenting the condition of the RV. This information helps buyers make confident and informed decisions.

Depending on the RV, this inspection typically takes 5–10 hours or more.

Next to your residential home, an RV is potentially one of the largest purchases you might ever make! You wouldn't dream of purchasing your residential sticks and bricks home without an inspection. This includes the important (and costly) items like major mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roof, structural condition, leaks, etc. Your RV contains more systems than a residential home. Depending on the RV, we are inspecting 2 water systems, 3 to 4 electrical systems, solar, generator, converter/inverter and the list goes on.

RV Buyers

Whether you're purchasing a new or used RV, an inspection helps identify the current condition of the unit before you make one of the largest investments of your life. A thorough inspection can help you avoid inheriting a lemon or an expensive money pit.

First-Time RV Buyers

Buying your first RV can feel overwhelming. From choosing between a motorhome or towable to deciding between new or used, there are countless decisions to make. Our team helps simplify the process by explaining the findings and providing an easy-to-understand report complete with photographs and videos.

Experienced RV Buyers

Even seasoned RV owners can miss hidden defects. Hiring an independent, unbiased third-party inspection team provides a fresh set of eyes, saves valuable time, and often serves as your number one negotiation tool. Detailed documentation helps remove emotion from the process and creates a smoother transaction between buyer and seller.

Out-of-State Buyers

Found the RV of your dreams across the country? Before investing time and money traveling to see it, let Blue Ox RV Inspection provide peace of mind. We travel nationwide and can help determine whether the RV is worth pursuing before you leave your driveway.

Bottom Line

Whether you're a first-time buyer, experienced owner, or purchasing from across the country, an independent RV inspection provides valuable information, peace of mind, and confidence in your buying decision.

Absolutely. An RV inspection is an investment in protecting a much larger investment. Many buyers recover the cost of their inspection through negotiated repairs, price reductions, or by avoiding the purchase of an RV with significant hidden defects.

In many cases, the value of the repairs identified exceeds the cost of the inspection, effectively making the inspection pay for itself. More importantly, an inspection provides peace of mind and helps prevent costly surprises after the sale.

Water intrusion, electrical issues, appliance failures, structural defects, and safety concerns can quickly turn a dream RV into a financial nightmare. Having the facts before you buy can save thousands of dollars and countless headaches down the road.

The most expensive inspection is often the one you didn't get.

At Blue Ox RV Inspection, we provide one detailed, comprehensive inspection. Our inspection is designed to evaluate the overall condition, safety, operability, functionality, and integrity of the RV.

This includes an average of 800 inspection points and covers major systems, components, and safety items throughout the RV. Your report includes detailed narratives, findings, recommendations, photographs, and videos to help you clearly understand the condition of the RV before making a decision.

Our goal is simple: give you the facts, documentation, and confidence you need before you buy.

No. During the inspection, our focus is entirely on the RV and documenting its condition.

To provide the most thorough and unbiased inspection possible, we ask that customers allow us to work without interruptions or distractions.

At the conclusion of the inspection, you're welcome to meet with us for a verbal synopsis of the major findings and ask any questions you may have. The complete details, including narratives, photos, videos, and recommendations, will be provided in your inspection report.

This process allows us to give you our full attention—and your RV the thorough inspection it deserves.

Our role is to provide a thorough, unbiased evaluation of the RV and document our findings. Ultimately, the decision to proceed, negotiate, or walk away belongs to you.

However, during a phone consultation or in-person discussion, if you ask us directly, "Would you buy this RV?", we will give you our honest opinion based on our experience and the condition of the RV. We believe in straightforward answers and will never sugarcoat our findings. Our goal is to provide you with the information and insight needed to make the best decision for you and your family.

That's exactly why we inspect. Our goal is to provide you with the information needed to make an informed decision. Sometimes issues can be repaired, negotiated, or addressed under warranty. In other cases, walking away may be the smartest financial decision. We provide facts and documentation so you can decide what is best for you and your family.

The RV will need to be available for the duration of the inspection without others working on it or being shown to other possible buyers. It will need to be set up so that everything inside and out can be fully evaluated. It will need full utility hookups, including water, electricity and propane if needed.

As the buyer, you have the right to hire an independent inspector of your choosing. If a dealer or seller refuses to allow a third-party inspection, we encourage buyers to ask why.

Transparency builds confidence. Resistance to an unbiased inspection should be considered a red flag and warrants further investigation before proceeding with the purchase. Consider what the seller is afraid to disclose? What is the seller trying to hide?

It’s your money, and you should have the opportunity to know exactly what you're buying, before completing the sale.

Absolutely. In fact, approximately 95% of the RVs we inspect are brand new.

Over the years, several manufacturers have invited Blue Ox RV Inspection to perform independent inspections on randomly selected RVs directly from the production line. These inspections are conducted without employees knowing which units have been chosen, allowing manufacturers to identify opportunities for improvement and maintain quality standards.

It's important to remember that RVs are built by people, not robots. Unlike the automotive industry, the RV industry has very few regulations, and defects can occur on both new and pre-owned RVs.

A new RV should never be assumed to be a defect-free RV.

Most buyers readily pay thousands of dollars in taxes and fees when purchasing an RV, yet some hesitate to make a comparatively small investment to protect a six-figure purchase. An independent inspection provides valuable documentation and facts that can be used to negotiate repairs, price reductions, or other concessions.

Invest in your investment. The inspection report is your #1 negotiation tool, providing the facts and documentation you need to make an informed decision.

Absolutely! Whether you're deciding between a motorhome or towable, new or used, or simply need guidance navigating the RV lifestyle, we're here to help.

We offer phone consultations with a one-hour minimum and can extend the consultation in 30-minute increments as needed. Come prepared with your questions and concerns, and we'll provide honest answers and help guide you toward the RV and lifestyle that best fits your needs.

Our goal is simple: to help you make informed decisions and enter the RV lifestyle with confidence and peace of mind.

Ready to Schedule a Consultation?

Complete our inquiry form and indicate that you are requesting a PHONE CONSULTATION. Pierre will personally respond by email with pricing information and available times for your consultation.

Please include:

• Type of RV you're considering (if applicable)

• Whether you're buying new or used

• Your biggest questions or concerns

• Desired consultation length

• Include "PHONE CONSULTATION" in the message section

Multiple factors affect the schedule: inspector availability, seller availability, weather, travel, etc. We will do our best to schedule and meet your needs. We are very accommodating, and many times an inspection can be scheduled for the next day. Please contact us to discuss your scheduling needs.

Yes! Most dealers are very accommodating in having an independent RV inspection.

Please ask the dealer what their policy is regarding independent inspections. Proof of insurance can be provided upon request. If a dealership doesn’t allow 3rd party independent RV inspections, that is a HUGE RED FLAG, we suggest you RUN!!

RUN FORREST, RUN!!

We recommend that if you find an RV you want to purchase after having an inspection, work with the seller to have a written purchase agreement that gives you a set number of days to have the inspection and financing completed before completing the sale. If you place a deposit, make sure it is refundable if you decide not to purchase the RV within the timeframe agreed upon. Blue Ox RV Inspection does not provide legal advice.

As soon as the inspection is finished, we will finish the report and email a link for you to view. Once you've reviewed the report, you should call the inspector to discuss the findings.

No! The inspection report and issues found are only discussed with the purchaser of the inspection and those who you specifically designate. As the buyer, you are free to share the report with anyone you would like to, but remember you paid for the report!

Blue Ox RV Inspection travels throughout the United States. Customers are welcome to fly our team to any location, and the inspection fee remains the same. The customer is simply responsible for the travel expenses associated with the trip.

Over the years, we have performed inspections and consultations for customers across the country, including Florida, Texas, Idaho, Oklahoma, Oregon, Arizona, California, Colorado, Ohio, North Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, and many other states.

Whether your RV is located at a dealership, a storage facility, a private residence, or on a manufacturer's lot, we are happy to discuss travel options.

Many of our customers find that the cost of travel is a small investment compared to the potential cost of hidden defects, missed negotiations, or unexpected repairs.

No matter where your RV is located, Blue Ox RV Inspection is ready to help protect your investment.

Absolutely. Many of our customers fly us to their location. We have traveled throughout the United States to perform independent RV inspections. The inspection fee remains the same regardless of location; customers are responsible only for the travel expenses.

Over the years, we have performed inspections and consultations for customers across the country, including Louisiana, Colorado, Arkansas, Nebraska, Michigan, Montana, Tennessee, Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa, Utah, Nevada and many other states.

If you're unsure whether your location is within our service area, simply contact us. Chances are, we can get there.

Blue Ox RV Inspection generally recommends that the RV be moved to an RV park for the inspection. RV parks typically provide full hookups and spacious parking areas, allowing us to thoroughly evaluate all systems under normal operating conditions.

While this option often provides the best inspection environment, it may involve the cost of a two-night stay and, during peak seasons or winter months, availability can sometimes be limited.

If relocating the RV to an RV park is not practical, please let our scheduler know. Depending on the circumstances, alternative arrangements may be available. Our goal is to work with you to find the best solution while still providing a thorough and unbiased inspection.

Discovering expensive problems after the purchase. Water intrusion, slide issues, appliance failures, structural concerns, and safety hazards are often hidden from plain sight. An inspection provides valuable information before you commit, helping you avoid unpleasant surprises and costly repairs.

Absolutely. Many buyers have used our reports to negotiate repairs, price reductions, extended warranties, or other concessions. Our detailed reports, complete with narratives, photographs, and videos, provide valuable documentation when discussing concerns with the seller.

Your inspection report is your number one negotiation tool. It provides clear, factual documentation of the RV's condition and removes emotion from the conversation. Armed with the facts, buyers can negotiate from a position of knowledge and confidence.

In some cases, the value of the repairs identified has exceeded the cost of the inspection itself, effectively allowing the inspection to pay for itself. Whether you decide to proceed, negotiate, or walk away, you'll have the information needed to make an informed decision with confidence.

Whether you're purchasing your first RV, comparing floorplans, deciding between new or used, deciding on dealership or simply looking for honest answers, we're here to help. Our phone consultations are designed to answer your questions, ease your concerns, and help guide you in the direction that best fits your needs and lifestyle.

Ready to Get Started?

Click the REQUEST A CONSULTATION button below and complete the inquiry form. Please include "PHONE CONSULTATION" in the message section. Pierre will personally respond by email with pricing information and available times to schedule your phone consultation.