Sometimes I know within five minutes of arriving at an RV inspection that the buyer is going to have a tough decision to make. There may be obvious water damage, an appliance that won’t work, or a major problem the seller never mentioned. By that point, the buyer has already spent time finding the RV, making plans, and scheduling an inspection. I’d like to help you catch some of those problems earlier. Watch the Full Video on YouTube I’m Mike, a certified RV inspector and cer

I’ve inspected about a dozen 2027 RVs so far, and I have some good news: I’m seeing signs of better quality. The reports still have problems in them. Some of the improvements are small. But when you spend your days inspecting RVs, finding fewer things to write up is a welcome change. My inspections have included units from Brinkley, Alliance, Grand Design, Jayco, and Forest River. That gives me a look at several brands, although a dozen inspections is still a small sample. Th

There is an RV dealership that we have decided we simply won’t inspect at anymore, and it’s probably not the dealership most people would guess. No, it’s not Camping World. I’ve done inspections at Camping World locations all over Texas, as well as in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana, and while I’m certainly not saying that nobody has ever had a bad experience there, I can say that I personally haven’t had problems doing inspections at their stores. Watch the full vi

Buying an RV is a major investment, and hiring the right RV inspector can potentially save you thousands of dollars in unexpected repairs. But there has been an explosion in the number of people offering RV inspection services over the last several years. Most have good intentions, but their training, experience, qualifications, and level of professionalism can vary dramatically. So how do you find a good RV inspector? I’m Mike Murphy, owner of Cozy Camper Mobile RV Services.

Spend enough time in RV groups, forums, or dealership conversations and you’ll eventually hear the same advice: “Buy a pre-COVID RV. They were built better.” Watch the full video on YouTube There may be some truth behind the belief that RV manufacturing changed during and after the pandemic. But when you’re shopping for a used RV today, there’s a much more important question: What condition is the RV in right now? A recent pre-purchase RV inspection of a 2017 Winnebago Sunova

Buying a used RV can be exciting. It can also be risky. On the outside, an RV may look clean. The seller may say it is in great condition. The brand may have a strong reputation. But none of that tells you what condition the RV is actually in on inspection day. That is why a professional pre-purchase RV inspection matters. During a recent inspection in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Cozy Camper Mobile RV Services inspected a used 2022 Luxe Elite 39FB fifth wheel for an out-of-st

Buying an RV is exciting. Whether you're shopping for your first travel trailer, fifth wheel, toy hauler, or motorhome, it's easy to get caught up in floorplans, features, and the excitement of imagining your future adventures. Unfortunately, that's also how many RV buyers end up making expensive mistakes. As an RV inspector, I've performed hundreds of inspections at dealerships across multiple states. Over and over again, I've noticed the same pattern: buyers who have a grea

Many RV buyers assume a new RV doesn't need an inspection. After all, it's brand new. It comes with a manufacturer's warranty. Nobody has owned it before. What could possibly be wrong? As professional RV inspectors serving Austin, San Antonio, and communities throughout Central Texas, we've learned that new RVs can have just as many issues as used RVs. In some cases, they can have more. Recently, we performed a pre-purchase RV inspection on a new Brinkley Model G fifth wheel

When shopping for a luxury fifth wheel, many RV buyers place Alliance RV near the top of their list. The company has developed a strong reputation for customer service, thoughtful floorplans, and quality construction. But does that reputation mean a brand-new RV is ready for delivery? At Cozy Camper Mobile RV Services, we recently completed a pre-purchase RV inspection on a 2026 Alliance Paradigm 41V13 in the Houston, Texas area. What we found serves as an important reminder

One of the most common questions RV buyers ask is: “How much does an RV inspection cost?” And honestly, that’s usually the wrong question. The better question is: “How much does it cost to skip an RV inspection?” Because after thousands of RV inspections performed across Texas, one thing becomes very clear: Skipping the inspection can become far more expensive than paying for one. Watch the full video on YouTube How Much Does an RV Inspection Cost in Texas? Professional RV i

The Internet Is Not Always Real If you spend enough time on the internet, you eventually realize something important: Most people only show the polished parts. The exciting moments. The wins. The growth. The perfectly framed videos and success stories. As content creators and business owners, we are all guilty of it to some extent. Not because we are trying to deceive anyone, but because it is natural to share the highlights. But we wanted to take a minute and talk honestly a

RV Inspection Austin Texas: 2026 Airstream Tradewind 23FBT If you’re purchasing a new camper, a professional RV inspection in Austin, Texas can help identify serious problems before delivery day. Even premium RV brands can have major defects hidden behind polished marketing and luxury pricing. That’s exactly why our client scheduled an RV inspection for this brand new 2026 Airstream Tradewind 23FBT before taking ownership. Airstream is widely considered one of the most recogn

If you’re thinking about starting an RV inspection business in Texas, you’re not alone. With RV ownership continuing to grow across the state—especially in areas like Austin, San Antonio, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and the surrounding Hill Country—more people are looking at RV inspections as a potential business opportunity. From the outside, it looks straightforward. Inspect an RV, deliver a report, get paid. But the reality is very different, and that gap between perceptio

Shopping for your first RV sounds exciting—until you realize how much you don’t know. Systems, structure, safety, water intrusion… it’s a lot. This real-world RV inspection story from Central and Southeast Texas shows exactly why a professional RV inspection can save you from making a very expensive mistake. If you’re searching for RV inspection Texas, RV inspector Austin, or RV inspection Houston, this is the kind of scenario you need to understand before you buy. Watch the

If you’ve spent any time shopping for an RV in Texas—Austin, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, or anywhere in between—you’ve probably heard it: “Don’t buy anything newer. RVs were built better back in the day.” As a Texas RV inspector serving Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth, I hear this almost daily during RV inspections. Buyers specifically request older units thinking they’re avoiding problems. The assumption is simple: older RV equals better RV quality. But is th

If you are shopping for an RV in Texas—whether that is in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, or anywhere in between—this is the kind of information you want before you buy. At Cozy Camper Mobile RV Services, we analyzed more than 100 real RV inspection reports and fed that data into an AI system to identify patterns across brands, models, and overall build quality. These were not opinions or internet rankings. These were real inspection findings from real RVs, most of t

If you are shopping for an RV in Texas, a Texas RV inspection is one of the most important steps in the buying process. Many buyers assume that a newer RV does not need an inspection, but this recent case proves exactly why a Texas RV inspection is critical before purchase. This nearly new motorhome appeared clean, lightly used, and ready for the road. It had low mileage and showed well on the dealership lot, which is exactly the type of RV that gives buyers confidence. Howev

If you are shopping for an RV in Texas, one of the smartest things you can do is schedule a Texas RV inspection before you buy. Recently I worked with clients who were deciding between two fifth wheels. One was a brand new Jayco Eagle 29RLC and the other was a lightly used 2025 Alliance Avenue 332RL. Instead of guessing which RV was the better purchase, these buyers decided to order a professional Texas RV inspection on both units before making their final decision. This appr

If you’re buying an RV in Texas, getting a professional Texas RV inspection before purchase can save you thousands of dollars and prevent serious headaches down the road. At Cozy Camper Mobile RV Services, we perform mobile RV inspections across Texas to help buyers make informed decisions before signing the paperwork. In this inspection report, we looked at a brand new 2026 Alliance Avenue 30BHS fifth wheel for a client here in Texas. Like many of the RV inspections we perfo

If you’re shopping for a motorhome in the San Antonio area, this story is a perfect example of why hiring a certified RV inspector before buying an RV is one of the smartest decisions you can make. This week’s inspection for Cozy Camper Mobile RV Services involved a Winnebago Spirit 22M Class C motorhome located at a dealership in the San Antonio, Texas area. The RV was being marketed as a 2025 Winnebago Spirit, but once I started digging into the details, things didn’t add u