Mobile RV Pre-Purchase Inspection Across Florida
Full-system inspection: electrical, plumbing, AC/heating, roof, slide-outs, appliances, propane, structural. Moisture meter on roof and walls. Detailed written report with photos.
Who: Anyone buying a used RV in Florida - private party or dealer. Best $295 you'll spend before signing the bill of sale.
What: Full-system inspection: electrical, plumbing, AC/heating, roof, slide-outs, appliances, propane, structural. Moisture meter on roof and walls. Detailed written report with photos.
Where: Wherever the rig is parked across Florida. Dealer lot, private driveway, or storage facility. Call (844) 843-3766.
I'll be straight with you: every used RV has problems. The question is whether the seller knows what they are, whether they told you, and whether you can afford to fix them. A $295 pre-purchase inspection is the cheapest insurance you can buy on a $30,000+ rig. We've saved buyers from rigs that needed $15,000 in repairs more times than I can count.
Our PPI is a full systems inspection. We look at everything - electrical from the panel out to every outlet, plumbing from the tanks to every faucet, the roof seam by seam, every slide-out, every appliance, the propane system, and the structural integrity. We do it in 2-3 hours. You get a detailed written report with photos.
Why Pre-Purchase Inspection Fails Faster in Florida
Every used rig has hidden problems. The most expensive ones to miss are: hidden water damage (rotted substrate behind a wall panel), failing slide-out mechanisms, dying absorption fridge cooling units, weak or worn-out converter, soft roof spots that aren't visible from the ground, and worn awning fabric that the seller's photographed at a flattering angle.
Sellers (especially private parties) often don't know about these problems themselves - it's not always a scam. They've owned the rig for years, things gradually got worse, and they've adapted. You won't. You'll find every problem in your first month of ownership.
What We Fix - Pre-Purchase Inspection
What Our Pre-Purchase Inspection Service Includes
Pre-purchase inspection covers: electrical (panel, GFCIs, breakers, converter, inverter, shore-cord), plumbing (tanks, pumps, water heater, every fixture, leak test under pressure), AC and heating (every unit, fan motors, thermostats, duct integrity), roof (walk-the-roof, every seam, moisture meter on suspect areas), slide-outs (function test, rail check, seal check), appliances (every unit, including fridge cooling-unit health), propane (regulator, pigtails, leak test, OPD valves), and structural (frame, subfloor, walls, sidewall delamination check).
We email you a written report within 24 hours with photos, problem severity ratings, and rough repair-cost estimates for each issue. You can take that report into negotiation with the seller - it's saved buyers thousands.
All-systems coverage
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roof, slides, appliances, propane, structural - all in one inspection.
Moisture meter
Tramex Roofscanner finds water you can't see. Hidden damage is the #1 thing we catch on PPIs.
Written report with photos
Detailed PDF emailed within 24 hours. Severity ratings and repair-cost estimates per issue.
Negotiation leverage
Use the report to renegotiate price or back out clean. We've saved buyers thousands.
Common Pre-Purchase Inspection Repairs and Pricing
Here's what most calls actually run. We give you a phone-quote range before scheduling, and an exact written quote at your site before any work starts.
Typical Pricing - $295-$495
- Standard PPI (Class B / travel trailer / fifth wheel): $295-$345
- Class C PPI: $345-$395
- Class A PPI: $395-$495
- Optional add-on: extended structural / frame deep-dive: +$145
- Repeat inspection after seller fixes (single-issue verification): $145
Florida-Specific Pre-Purchase Inspection Considerations
Florida used RV market is one of the largest in the country - rigs come into Florida for snowbird season and many get sold here when owners decide they're done. The good news is selection. The less-good news is that some of those rigs have spent 10+ years cycling between Florida and the northeast, and the wear shows.
Florida-specific issues to look for in a PPI: roof condition (Florida UV is brutal), AC unit health (lots of hours in this climate), tank-sensor calibration (mineral buildup), and seal condition on slides and windows.
Emergency Pre-Purchase Inspection Service Across Florida
Last-minute PPI is something we accommodate when we can. If you've got 24 hours before a deal closes and you need an inspection, call (844) 843-3766 and we'll do our best to fit you in. We've turned around urgent PPIs in 12 hours when needed.
Pre-Purchase Inspection Specialties We Handle
Common subspecialties under pre-purchase inspection - all done at your location, all in one visit when possible.
Standard PPI
All major systems, moisture meter, written report. The standard service.
Class A PPI
Larger rigs, more systems, more time. Includes hydraulic leveling and slide-out hydraulic systems.
Frame Deep-Dive
Extended structural inspection for older rigs - frame welds, subfloor integrity, sidewall delamination.
Re-Inspection
Single-issue verification after seller fixes. Cheaper than a full second PPI.
Insurance Inspection
For policies that require pre-coverage inspection. Same scope as PPI, formatted for insurance carriers.
Pre-Purchase Inspection - Common Questions
Straight answers from our pre-purchase inspection call log.
How long does a pre-purchase inspection take?
2-3 hours for most rigs. Class A coaches can run 3-4 hours. We're thorough. - Helena
Do I need to be there?
Not required, but recommended. We walk you through findings as we go. If you can't be there, we send the report and have a phone call.
What if the seller won't let me get an inspection?
Walk away. Every legit seller (private or dealer) allows pre-purchase inspections. Refusal is a red flag.
Can you inspect at a dealer?
Yes - we do PPIs at dealer lots regularly. Most dealers are fine with it; a few aren't, and those few are the ones you really need to inspect.
Will the report help me negotiate?
Almost always. Sellers have hard time arguing with photos and meter readings. We've seen prices come down $5,000-$15,000 based on PPI findings. - Helena
What's the most-overlooked issue?
Roof condition. From the ground, every roof looks fine. Walk-the-roof inspection finds soft spots and bad seals that ground-level eyeballs miss.
Do you inspect the engine and transmission?
No - we leave engine, transmission, and chassis work to certified diesel and chassis specialists. We focus on RV systems work: AC, electrical, plumbing, slides, roof, appliances, and the rest.
How fast can you get a written report to me?
Within 24 hours, usually same-day for standard PPIs. PDF with photos and findings emailed direct.
What if you find something serious during the inspection?
We tell you on the spot. You can pause the inspection if it's a deal-killer (like hidden water damage). We'll only charge for time spent. - Helena
Do you give written warranties on PPI findings?
We warrant the inspection itself - if we miss something obvious that we should have caught, we make it right. We don't warrant the rig or the seller.
Where We Provide Pre-Purchase Inspection in Florida
Tidepool RV Repair runs pre-purchase inspection jobs across these Florida cities. Click your closest one for local-specific info, response times, and campground coverage.