| RV Details | |
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RV Number (your own #): Year: Make: Model: RV Type: VIN: License Plate: |
Inspected By: Owner: Address: City: Phone: Asking $: Mileage: |
| Items to Take to Inspection | |
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| This inspection checklist | |
| RV Road Test: Motor Homes or RV Road Test: Trailers checklist | |
| Notebook and pen | |
| Fifty foot tape measure | |
| Calculator | |
| Flashlight with fresh batteries | |
| Screwdriver with Phillips and flathead tips | |
| Pliers | |
| Small mirror (for looking into hard-to-see areas) | |
| Tire pressure gauge with 100 psi range | |
| Tarp or creeper (for inspecting underside) | |
| Rubber soled shoes (for better traction while walking on roof) | |
| Work gloves | |
| Rags (for checking fluid levels, wiping hands) | |
| Wet towels (for cleaning hands) | |
| Engine coolant test strip | |
| OUTSIDE: Walls | Right | Back | Left | Front |
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| Surface condition | ||||
| Signs of leaks | ||||
| Seals and caulking | ||||
| Trim | ||||
| Doors & screens | ||||
| Windows & screens | ||||
| Vents | ||||
| Hand rails | ||||
| Awning mechanisms | ||||
| Awning canvas | ||||
| Awning wind sensor operation, ability to turn off | ||||
| Lights | ||||
| Mirrors | ||||
| Steps | ||||
| Connector covers & sockets | ||||
| Fuel doors, locks, and caps | ||||
| Slide external seals | ||||
| Slide operation, motorized | ||||
| Slide operation, manual crank | ||||
| Slide locking mechanism | ||||
| Slide covers (toppers) | ||||
| Fold-outs & expansions |
| OUTSIDE: Roof | |
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| Surface condition | |
| Corners and edges where walls attach | |
| Signs of leaks | |
| Seals and caulking | |
| Vents and vent hoods | |
| Skylights | |
| Slide covers (toppers) | |
| Air conditioners | |
| Antennas and satellite dishes | |
| Ladder condition and caulking where it attaches to RV | |
| Solar panels | |
| OUTSIDE: Underside | |
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| Fluid leaks | |
| Frame condition, signs of damage or repair | |
| Welds | |
| Axles | |
| Suspension | |
| Electric brake wiring | |
| Plumbing | |
| Holding tanks (water, waste) | |
| Underside enclosure and insulation | |
| Straps holding pipes, hoses, wires | |
| Leveling jacks (landing legs) | |
| Stabilizing jacks | |
| Drive shaft | |
| Rear differential | |
| Boots (enclosing various joints) | |
| OUTSIDE: Storage Compartments | |
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| Overall condition | |
| Signs of leaks | |
| In lower compartments, look up to inspect floor condition | |
| Shine flashlight into all openings, inspecting all visible components | |
| Doors and seals | |
| Lights | |
| Sliding tray and locking mechanism | |
| OUTSIDE: Wheels | |
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| Tire pressure | |
| Tire tread | |
| Tire walls | |
| Tire date of manufacture: | |
| Spare tire | |
| Lug nut torque | |
| Wheel rims | |
| Brake function of each wheel | |
| Brake pads | |
| Brake rotor surface | |
| OUTSIDE: Utilities | |
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| Power cable and connectors | |
| RV batteries (house batteries) | |
| RV battery disconnect switch | |
| RV battery sliding tray secure | |
| Cable TV connector | |
| Telephone connector | |
| Satellite dish connector | |
| Fresh water hose and connectors | |
| Outside shower | |
| Outside faucet | |
| Fresh water tank fill valve | |
| Fresh water tank drain valve | |
| Winterizing connector and valve (antifreeze) | |
| Water heater tank drain valve | |
| Sewer hose and connectors | |
| Sewer hose storage tube or compartment | |
| Gray tank dump valve | |
| Black tank dump valve | |
| Black tank pressure wash connector and valve | |
| Generator hours: | |
| Generator fluid levels | |
| Generator operation | |
| Generator noise level | |
| Generator exhaust location | |
| OUTSIDE: Propane | |
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| Propane bottle condition | |
| Propane bottles and sliding tray secure | |
| Tanks have OPD valves (triangular shape) | |
| Connections, pipes, and hoses | |
| Level or empty indicators | |
| Automatic tank selector device | |
| Regulator output pressure | |
| OUTSIDE: Motor Home Engine Compartment | |
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| Engine oil | |
| Engine coolant | |
| Power steering fluid | |
| Brake fluid | |
| Transmission fluid | |
| Windshield washer fluid | |
| Hoses | |
| Belts | |
| Batteries | |
| Leaks, fluid | |
| Leaks, exhaust | |
| Wiring | |
| Air filter | |
| Fuel filter | |
| Engine oil analysis, take sample (ignore if oil was recently changed) | |
| Engine coolant analysis, use test strip | |
| Engine start | |
| Exhaust color at start | |
| Engine idle | |
| Exhaust color after 5 minutes of idling | |
| OUTSIDE: Trailer Coupling Components | |
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| Tongue or King Pin overall condition | |
| Supplemental hitching equipment (sway bars, weight-distributing hitch, etc.) | |
| Safety chains | |
| Umbilical cord and connector | |
| Breakaway switch and cable | |
| Hitch receiver (on or under rear bumper) | |
| Trailer wiring harness and plug (for pulling toad or trailer behind RV) | |
| INSIDE: General | Kitchen | Living & Dine |
Bedroom | Bath |
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| Floor plan (layout) | ||||
| Necessities are accessible with slides in | ||||
| Flooring | ||||
| Stomp on floor to detect weak areas | ||||
| Walls | ||||
| Slide internal seals | ||||
| Trim | ||||
| Windows and screens | ||||
| Drapes and shades | ||||
| Door locks or latches | ||||
| Cabinetry finish | ||||
| Cabinetry hinges, slides, latches | ||||
| Cabinetry interior | ||||
| Remove drawers, inspect behind them | ||||
| Ceiling | ||||
| Press up on ceiling to detect sagging | ||||
| Ceiling exhaust vents and fans | ||||
| Furniture | ||||
| Look under and behind movable furniture | ||||
| Mattresses | ||||
| Pull out and fold down beds | ||||
| Rodent and pest presence or damage |
| INSIDE: Kitchen | |
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| Countertops | |
| Counter top extensions | |
| Sink | |
| Seals and caulking around sink | |
| Stove top, burners, igniters | |
| Stove hood exhaust fan and vent cover | |
| Oven and pilot light | |
| Microwave oven | |
| Coffee maker | |
| Dish washer | |
| Refrigerator works on all power sources (A/C, propane) | |
| Freezer | |
| Ice maker | |
| Drinking water filter | |
| INSIDE: Bathroom | |
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| Toilet flushes | |
| Signs of leaks around toilet base | |
| Look into black tank through toilet for hardened solid waste | |
| Sink and fixtures | |
| Shower and tub walls | |
| Shower fixtures | |
| Shower door and latch | |
| Shower skylight | |
| Washer and dryer connections (but no washer or dryer) | |
| Washer and dryer | |
| Washer hoses, indication of leaks | |
| Dryer vent | |
| Unscrew panels around and behind shower, inspect for leaks | |
| INSIDE: Fresh Water Systems | |
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| Faucets work | |
| Water heater works on A/C and propane | |
| Water pump works | |
| Water pump shuts off automatically soon after all faucets are closed | |
| Water pump does not turn on occasionally when all faucets are closed and ice maker is turned off (if yes, then there may be a leak) | |
| Water pump on/off switch | |
| Fresh water tank level indicator | |
| INSIDE: Waste Systems | |
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| Gray tank level indicator | |
| Black tank level indicator | |
| Sink and shower drains work | |
| No foul odor inside RV when toilet not in use (unless toilet flush valve has been open for extended periods for inspection) | |
| INSIDE: Heating & Cooling | |
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| Furnace controls | |
| Furnace puts out hot air through all floor vents | |
| Air conditioner controls | |
| Air conditioners put out cool air through all ducted ceiling vents | |
| Air conditioner filters | |
| Electric heater or fireplace | |
| Ceiling fans | |
| Thermostat controlled vent fans (Fan Tastic Vent) | |
| INSIDE: Entertainment Electronics | |
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| TV's | |
| TV security straps | |
| TV sliding tray locking mechanism | |
| Audio equipment | |
| Video equipment (VCR, DVD) | |
| Video source switch box (antenna, VCR, DVD, satellite, etc.) | |
| Antenna signal amplifier | |
| TV antenna controls for raising, lowering, and rotating | |
| Satellite dish controls for raising, lowering, and rotating | |
| INSIDE: Electrical | |
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| Lights, 120 Volt A/C | |
| Lights, 12 Volt DC | |
| A/C outlets have power | |
| GFCI breakers function | |
| 12 Volt DC ports have power | |
| A/C supply to RV when connected to shore power | |
| A/C supply to RV when generator is running | |
| A/C supply to RV when inverter is running off batteries | |
| DC supply to RV when connected to shore power | |
| DC supply to RV when generator is running | |
| DC supply to RV from batteries | |
| DC supply to RV from tow vehicle via umbilical cord | |
| Battery charging when connected to shore power | |
| Battery charging when generator is running | |
| Battery charging from tow vehicle via umbilical cord | |
| Battery charging from solar panels | |
| Automatic power switching between available systems (shore power, generator, inverter) | |
| Location of fuse and breaker boxes | |
| INSIDE: Safety Devices | |
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| Fire extinguisher | |
| Smoke detector | |
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
| Propane gas detector | |
| Emergency exit windows | |
| INSIDE: Motor Home Cockpit | |
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| Upholstery | |
| Carpet | |
| Cabinetry finish | |
| Cabinetry hinges, slides, latches | |
| Cabinetry interior | |
| Items above cockpit secure (TV, etc.) | |
| Door locks or latches | |
| Windows and screens | |
| Windshield cracks and chips | |
| Drapes, shades, visors | |
| Driver and passenger seat belts in cockpit | |
| Passenger seat belts in living area (sofas, chairs) | |
| Seat adjustments | |
| Horn | |
| Rear view mirrors and mirror adjustment controls | |
| Rear view camera and monitor | |
| Steering wheel adjustments | |
| Instrument panel | |
| Vehicle controls | |
| Windshield wipers and washer | |
| Air suspension controls | |
| Exhaust brake controls | |
| Secondary fuel tank switch-over controls | |
| Leveling system controls | |
| Trailer or toad brake controls and documentation | |
| Entertainment system (radio, CD, tape, DVD, etc.) | |
| CB radio and antenna | |
| Navigation system (GPS) | |
| Security system arm, disarm, and documentation | |
| Beverage and snack holders | |
| Storage compartments and keys | |
| Step well cover | |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
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External length (in): Motor home wheelbase (in): Motor home wheelbase ratio (%): External width, body (in): External width, total (in): Top clearance (ft & in): Length when towing (ft): Engine fuel tanks (gal): |
Fresh water tank 1 (gal): Fresh water tank 2 (gal): Gray water tank 1 (gal): Gray water tank 2 (gal): Black water tank 1 (gal): Black water tank 2 (gal): Propane bottle size (gal): Number of propane bottles: |
| For liquid weights, see Liquid Weight Calculator. | |
| Weights | |
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RATINGS from manuf. (lbs) GVWR: GAWR 1: GAWR 2: GAWR 3: GCWR: Tire rating: |
ACTUAL WEIGHS from scale (lbs) GVW: GAW 1: GAW 2: GAW 3: Left side: Right side: |
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ESTIMATES (lbs) Curb Weight (GVW - fluids already in GVW + all tanks full): Expected personal cargo weight (items you will add to RV): Persons weight (avg. 150 lbs × # persons): Adjusted GVW (add above 3 items): Maximum tongue weight (lesser of [GVWR - Adj. GVW] or rating): Maximum tow capacity (lesser of [GCWR - Adj. GVW] or rating): |
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| For weight definitions, see Understanding RV Weights. Also see Adjust GVW Calculator. | |
| Documentation | |
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| Title | |
| MSRP sheet | |
| RV manuals | |
| Engine manuals | |
| Appliance manuals | |
| Maintenance records | |
| Warranty documentation for all major components and appliances | |
| Extended warranty documentation | |