About DIY RV Inspection

Built from real RV ownership, real inspections, and a few expensive lessons learned the hard way.

Tara and John sitting in camp chairs with their dogs next to their Starcraft Autumn Ridge travel trailer at a wooded campsite
Tara and John with the travel trailer and dogs

DIY RV Inspection was created to help everyday RV buyers slow down, check the important stuff, and feel more confident before buying a used RV.

After buying multiple RVs ourselves and running into problems we didn’t see coming, we learned how easy it is to miss hidden issues — especially when you’re excited, overwhelmed, or standing in front of what feels like “the one.”

That’s why we built DIY RV Inspection: a simple, step-by-step checklist that helps buyers inspect before they sign.

What The App Helps You Do

  • Inspect a used RV before you buy
  • Check major systems step by step
  • Spot costly hidden problems
  • Mark each item as pass, fail, or not applicable
  • Create a detailed PDF inspection report
  • Use your findings to negotiate, ask better questions, or walk away

What’s Covered

DIY RV Inspection includes 150 inspection points across 27 sections, including:

RoofExteriorPlumbingElectricalPropaneAppliancesSlide-outsChassisTires and wheelsInterior systemsSafety items

Who It’s For

DIY RV Inspection is designed for first-time and experienced RV buyers looking at a used:

  • Motorhome
  • Travel trailer
  • Fifth wheel
  • Camper

Whether you’re buying from a dealer or a private seller, the app gives you a clear process to follow so the inspection feels less overwhelming.

John sitting in a camp chair with two dogs at a desert campsite next to his Winnebago motorhome in Utah
John with the motorhome and dogs in Utah

Why We Built It

Buying an RV can be exciting — but it can also be risky.

Water damage, roof issues, plumbing leaks, electrical problems, tire wear, appliance failures, and hidden structural problems can cost thousands after the sale. Once you sign, those problems are usually yours.

Our goal is simple:

Help RV buyers catch the expensive stuff before they buy.

DIY RV Inspection gives you a practical checklist built from real-world RV experience, so you can inspect with more confidence and make a smarter decision before your biggest camping purchase becomes your biggest headache.

Start your inspection today and know what to check before you sign.