Scouting – A Buyer Concierge Service

Is the RV really in the condition described?  Or, could it be a “Gem” in the rough that is poorly marketed and poorly presented for sale? Does it merit a certified NRVIA inspection, or should I continue my search for other opportunities? We have you covered for any RV, anytime, in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. For other States, please inquire.  

This service is the answer to:

• I want you to scout an RV I’m highly interested in before I order a formal NRVIA-certified inspection. 
• I prefer a neutral third party who is also an NRVIA-certified inspector instead of the sales staff at a dealer or the owner. 

See below for benefits:

• Video & Photo documentation
• Roof  & Sealant joint observation
• Sidewall and paint condition 
• Axles & Running gear
• Slideouts
• Complete a Fluid Laboratory Analysis of engine oil, coolants, and transmission BEFORE ordering a formal inspection or to identify whether the RV merits a formal NRVIA certified inspection.
• Establishing a highly personalized & professional relationship with an owner or dealer sales rep before a formal inspection firmly establishes you as a serious buyer and will hold their attention.
• Do you have anything you want a specific set of eyes on? Are you looking to hit the road with ease? 

Depending on your needs and our existing schedule, we can usually be available for your scouting assignment within five business days or sooner if your urgency requires it. Location, season, weather, and travel requirements heavily impact how fast we can assist you.  

Anyone locally or beyond Texas who cannot travel to destinations due to work, family, or other obligations. 

If you are interested in an area or component (s) of the subject RV, we can provide photos and videos.   

Yes, subject to having the necessary gear and testing equipment available on hand and subject to the seller cooperating with the inspection.   Ideally, this is planned ahead of the Scouting assignment, subject to your “green light” if the RV meets your expectations after our in-person tour and observation of the RV.  The inspection would not usually occur the same day as the Scout assignment.  Formal inspections can take several hours, with large RVs requiring a full business day, and the subsequent day is when the report is provided to you for review.  

Yes.  For example, if you consider a traditional towable RV and only want a specific area inspected (Roof-Sidewalls- End Caps-Seals) with a formal report, that can be done!  We can accomplish this if you only want a stand-alone service like oil, transmission, coolant, or generator fluid lab analysis reporting for a motorhome!   Maybe you only wish to a Life Safety check?   You name it, and we’ll make it happen to satisfy your request.

No.  Our general liability insurance and common sense require that we do not drive the RV.  However, we can “ride along” with a seller or dealer.

It is 100% customized for you based on your requirements.   Local or hyperlocal Scouting is naturally the least expense incurred with travel outside of Texas State, which requires more expense.  We provide you a quote that is paid upfront to reserve your time.  Unique to this “Scouting” service and ordering formal certified inspections, please understand that you are reserving complete business days or partial days for the assignment, and we cannot recover that time if you cancel for any reason.   There are no refunds for any third-party expenses or reservations we incur that are required for the assignment (i.e., airline or overnight accommodations).   Local and hyperlocal fees can be as low as $100/hr plus mileage with out-of-state assignments requiring more investment.   

If you choose to pursue a formal inspection, can this "Souting Fee" be incorporated into the formal inspection price?

Yes. The money you paid for this Scouting inspection will be deducted from the formal inspection cost.