RV Inspections
in New Braunfels,
Texas
Between Schlitterbahn weekends and Canyon Lake summers, New Braunfels sees more RVs roll through Comal County than almost any city its size in Texas. Before you buy one — or trust one with your family — get an independent NRVIA inspection from someone who answers to you, not the dealer.
What's Covered
- Roof, sidewalls, slide-outs & end caps
- LP, electrical (12V/120V), generator & transfer switch
- Plumbing, water heater, holding tanks
- All appliances exercised under load
- Chassis, tires, suspension & undercarriage
- Detailed photo report, NRVIA Standards of Practice
Why an inspection matters more here
Big lots, fast turnover
With PPL Motorhomes' four-acre consignment yard and Camping World's 250+ unit Interstate 35 lot just minutes apart, New Braunfels moves serious RV volume. High turnover means units don't always get the deep look they deserve before they hit the sale floor.
Sun, hail & humidity
Hill Country UV cooks roof membranes and sealants. Spring storms drop hail on uncovered units. Comal River humidity invites soft floors and hidden delamination. None of this shows up in a five-minute walkaround.
The "as-is" trap
Tourist-corridor cities like New Braunfels see a constant flow of private RV listings — weekend rigs, retiree downsizes, snowbird returns. Without a third-party inspection, "as-is" can mean inheriting a leaking slide for the next ten years.
Where I work in New Braunfels
Mobile to your meeting spot.
I bring the inspection to wherever the RV lives — your driveway in Gruene, a private seller's lot off FM 306, the consignment row at PPL, the Camping World service bay, or a campsite at Canyon Lake. Inspections typically run four to eight hours depending on coach size and system complexity.
If you're buying from a New Braunfels dealer, I'll coordinate access directly with the sales team and follow the NRVIA Standards of Practice from start to finish. Most reports — with photos, system notes, and recommendations — are in your inbox within 24 hours.
Out-of-state buyer? That's a specialty. I can be your eyes on the ground before the rig ever leaves the lot.
Locations I Regularly Inspect
- PPL Motorhomes Consignment · I-35
- Camping World IH-35 New Braunfels
- Fun Town RV San Antonio Selma · Cibolo
- Blue Compass RV Seguin · 15 min east
- Private Sellers Gruene · Canyon Lake · Bulverde
- RV Resorts & Storage Comal · Guadalupe Counties
Add-on fluid analysis
Catch problems your eyes can't see. Engine wear metals, coolant contamination, transmission overheating signatures — all show up in a fluid sample long before they show up on the road.
Independent laboratory testing for any fluid in your coach. Wear-metal screening, contaminant detection, and a full written report delivered alongside your inspection. Mix and match samples for the systems that matter most on your rig.
Engine Oil
Reveals bearing wear, fuel dilution, coolant intrusion, and head gasket warning signs.
Coolant
Detects glycol degradation, electrolysis, and metallic contamination from internal corrosion.
Transmission Fluid
Catches clutch wear, overheating signatures, and contamination before catastrophic failure.
Hydraulic Fluid
For leveling jacks and slide systems — finds moisture, particulate, and seal degradation.
Generator Oil
Onan and similar units — same lab analysis applied to your onboard power plant.
Differential / Gear
Critical on high-mileage coaches — catches gear-tooth wear and bearing fatigue early.
$125 per sample, each analyzed independently. Full inspection pricing is quoted per coach — book a call for an exact estimate.
Inspected by Dewayne Marion
One inspector. Every job.
When you book HD-RV, you get me — not a rotating crew. I run every inspection personally from start to finish, which means consistency, accountability, and a report you can actually use as leverage at the negotiation table.
I work for the buyer. Always. No referral kickbacks from dealers, no incentives to "go easy" on a unit, no shortcuts. If something's wrong, you'll know about it — in writing, with photos, before you sign.
Common questions
Do you inspect at PPL Motorhomes and Camping World in New Braunfels?
How long does an RV inspection take in New Braunfels?
What does a New Braunfels RV inspection cost?
Can you inspect for out-of-state buyers shopping in New Braunfels?
When should I schedule — before or after I make an offer?
Do you serve Canyon Lake, Gruene, and surrounding areas?
Buying an RV in New Braunfels?
Lock in your inspection before you sign. One phone call, one independent set of eyes, one report that could save you tens of thousands.
(940) 297-7554