RV Inspection Services in Lynden & Beyond

Our professional RV inspection services ensure your vacation is trouble-free, every time!

Call today to schedule your inspection service – Canada +1 604-790-4840  USA +1 360-354-5538   We handle RV inspections locally at our Lynden, WA shop but can also come to you throughout BC’s Lower Mainland and Northern Washington State.
A recreational vehicle is designed to offer their owners high-quality accommodations on wheels. Whether you are touring your state or you are on a country-wide tour, RVs are designed to offer you an enjoyable relaxing environment that you can spend hours-on-end.

However, this is only possible when the RV has been well maintained and it is operating as it was designed to.

To this end, you need to have the RV well maintained and in tip-top condition. As such, you need your RV inspected to determine the state it is in. At OceanWest RV & Marine we offer maintenance inspection services that help RV owners attain an intricate understanding of their asset. Importantly, we help you identify problem areas or possible problem areas that need maintenance immediately or in the near future.

Our Range of Maintenance Inspection Services

1. The 45-Point Inspection Service

This is the most comprehensive maintenance package that we offer our clients. It is designed to thoroughly and comprehensively inspect your RV’s structure and all its systems, thereby giving you an intricate understanding of the condition of your RV.

It looks at:

• Inspect exterior finish
• Compartment doors (locks & fit)
• Inspect steps/ adjustments
• Leveler operation
• Check all screens
• Check roof or leaks
• Check vents & shrouds
• TV antenna operation & Satellite dish
• Inspect moldings & caulking & structural problems
• Comprehensive and detailed safety inspection of the following areas:
• Check inverter and/or converter
• Check all electrical outlets
• Check generator system
• Check plumbing for leaks, proper operations & pressure leak down test
• Check LP (Gas) system
• Check all appliances
• Exterior & Interior inspections

2. Electrical Inspection

This package has been designed to inspect all the electrical systems and appliances operating in the RV. As such, during this inspection our technicians will check:

• 12 volt DC circuits
• Battery conditions & battery connections
• Electrolyte level & Hydrometer reading
• All the appliances that use electricity such as the radio,
• 120 VAC circuit polarity
• GFI receptacle test
• Monitor panel & Tank level gauges
• Stereo system
• All exterior/interior lights
• Converter fuses, operation & output
• Shoreline cord & circuit breakers & converter fuses
• Generator operation & output
• Hot skin test

3. Fresh Water System Service

This inspection package has been designed to help you understand the state of your plumbing system. During this inspection, we will look at:

• Recommended annually to help prevent water system failures
• Perform flood test on tanks/ drainage
• Checks all faucets & sinks
• Check holding tanks = Check fresh water fill
• Perform waterline pressure leak down test
• Check pump valves, black & gray
• Check toilet operation
• Shower/ tub drains
• Check water pump operation & City water connection
• Filter/ purification system
• Plumbline pressure and presence of leaks, and much more
• Winterize, if necessary

4. LP Inspection (Liquid Propane)

This package is used to inspect any and every appliance associated with the LP (gas) system. As such, it involves inspecting the LP (gas) detection alarms, the LP tanks and regulators, CO detector alarms and much more.

• Propane bottle condition
• Propane bottles and sliding tray secure
• Tanks have OPD valves (triangular shape)
• Connections, pipes, and hoses
• Level or empty indicators
• Automatic tank selector device
• Regulator output pressure

5. Appliance Inspection Service

Meant to inspect all the appliances you have in your RV and determine their state.
As such, we delve into:

• RV manufacturers recommend these inspections to be performed annually
• Refrigerator
• Water heater
• Air Conditioner
• Furnace
• Range/Oven
• Washer/Dryer

6. Undercarriage & Lighting Inspection

• Check holding tanks and support straps
• Visual inspection of 5^th wheel or trailer frame for stress cracks or damage (where accessible)
• Check bolts & king pin box for cracks or damage
• Inspect operation of break-a-way system
• Inspect & test operation of 7 way plug
• Inspect stop, rail & turning lights operation
• Inspect clearance lights operation
• Hitch & Coupler
• Electrical cable to tow vehicle
• Tire conditions – visual
• Tire pressure & spare tire mounting, pressure
• Torque wheels to specification

7. Drivers Seat

• Backup camera
• Light switches
• Turning signals
• Radio/ Stereo
• Windshield wipers
• Driver seat controls/ adjustment

It is also important to note that RV manufacturer advice RV owners to have their RVs inspected at biannually or annually. Therefore, do not skip a maintenance inspection. Contact us today and speak to our customer care personnel on the kind of inspection you need.
Manufacturers recommend these services to be performed every 6 to 12 months. All prices are subject to change without notice.