Southpaw RV Inspections and Services

Southpaw RV Inspections and Services is a mobile RV inspection business based in Southwest Washington, owned by Mike Chertude. It comes to you, serving both Washington and Oregon.

It handles pre-purchase and pre-sell inspections, life safety inspections, warranty inspections, walkthroughs for out-of-state buyers, and RV consulting and education. The pre-purchase inspections test electrical, water and life safety systems, the roof, and everything in between, covering over 40 points and more than 500 specific items. Fluid tests for engine oil, engine coolant, transmission fluid and generator fluids are available for an additional fee. Life safety inspections cover propane, electrical, tires, fire extinguisher, smoke and fire detectors, carbon monoxide detector, propane detector, and emergency exits. Mike also performs common maintenance, including roof cleaning and inspection, winterizing and de-winterizing, and AC maintenance.

No hourly rate or inspection fees are published, and there is no trip fee or mileage charge stated, so ask about those when you call.

Mike is a Certified National Recreational Vehicle Inspectors Association (NRVIA) Inspector and a Registered RV Technician with the RVTAA. An NRVIA inspection matters most before you buy a used rig: it can turn up problems hidden behind panels and under the roof that a walkthrough at a dealer lot will never show you, and a warranty inspection before yours expires can hand the dealer a punch list that saves you money later. Southpaw also writes up a report with photos you can use to negotiate price or required fixes.

Google rates it 4.9 stars from 49 reviews.

This is a good fit for someone buying a used RV in Washington or Oregon who wants an inspection before signing, or an owner whose warranty is running out and wants a punch list in hand before it does.