Smart Start RV

Smart Start RV is an RV inspection business serving North Alabama and surrounding areas, and it comes to you, at your location, for both the inspection and its owner training service.

It inspects motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers before or after purchase, covering the exterior, side walls, doors, windows, storage, awnings, slide-out, chassis and frame, steps, electrical, utilities, inverter, generator, plumbing, propane system, appliances, furnace, air conditioner, ceiling, walls, floors, cabinets, furniture, entertainment components, vehicle data, engine compartment and exhaust system. An inspection generally takes about 8 hours depending on the RV's type and condition, and the full report, often 40 to 60 pages with annotated photos and action items, is generally available within 24 to 48 hours afterward. For a complete inspection the RV needs to be hooked up to power, water and sewer, since any system that cannot be checked gets marked as not checked. Its RV Owner 101 service walks a new owner through set up, leveling, hookups, troubleshooting and pack up on their own rig, with a bonus owners checklist to keep on hand.

No pricing or hours are published, so ask about cost and scheduling when you call.

Ben Burhenn runs Smart Start RV and is "trained and certified by the NRVIA (National Recreational Vehicle Inspection Association)." That certification matters before a used RV purchase, since an NRVIA inspector has no stake in the sale and reports the unit's actual condition, not a sales pitch.

This is a good fit for someone buying or selling a used motorhome, fifth wheel or travel trailer in North Alabama who wants an unbiased look at the rig first, or a new owner who wants someone to walk them through their own unit before the first trip.