OUTSIDE: Roof

Surface condition

Corners and edges where walls attach

Signs of leaks

Seals and caulking

Vents and vent hoods

Skylights

Slide covers (toppers)

Air conditioners

Antennas and satellite dishes

Ladder condition and caulking where it attaches to RV

Solar panels

OUTSIDE: Underside

Fluid leaks

Frame condition, signs of damage or repair

Welds

Axles

Suspension

Electric brake wiring

Plumbing

Holding tanks (water, waste)

Underside enclosure and insulation

Straps holding pipes, hoses, wires

Leveling jacks (landing legs)

Stabilizing jacks

Drive shaft

Rear differential

Boots (enclosing various joints)

OUTSIDE: Storage Compartments

Overall condition

Signs of leaks

In lower compartments, look up to inspect floor condition

Shine flashlight into all openings, inspecting all visible components

Doors and seals

Lights

Sliding tray and locking mechanism

OUTSIDE: Wheels

Tire pressure

Tire tread

Tire walls

Tire date of manufacture:

Spare tire

Lug nut torque

Wheel rims

Brake function of each wheel

Brake pads

Brake rotor surface

OUTSIDE: Utilities

Power cable and connectors

RV batteries (house batteries)

RV battery disconnect switch

RV battery sliding tray secure

Cable TV connector

Telephone connector

Satellite dish connector

Fresh water hose and connectors

Outside shower

Outside faucet

Fresh water tank fill valve

Fresh water tank drain valve

Winterizing connector and valve (antifreeze)

Water heater tank drain valve

Sewer hose and connectors

Sewer hose storage tube or compartment

Gray tank dump valve

Black tank dump valve

Black tank pressure wash connector and valve

Generator hours:

Generator fluid levels

Generator operation

Generator noise level

Generator exhaust location

OUTSIDE: Propane

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

OUTSIDE: Motor Home Engine Compartment

Engine oil

Engine coolant

Power steering fluid

Brake fluid

Transmission fluid

Windshield washer fluid

Hoses

Belts

Batteries

Leaks, fluid

Leaks, exhaust

Wiring

Air filter

Fuel filter

Engine oil analysis, take sample (ignore if oil was recently changed)

Engine coolant analysis, use test strip

Engine start

Exhaust color at start

Engine idle

Exhaust color after 5 minutes of idling

OUTSIDE: Propane

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

OUTSIDE: Trailer Coupling Components

Tongue or King Pin overall condition

Supplemental hitching equipment (sway bars, weight-distributing hitch, etc.)

Safety chains

Umbilical cord and connector

Breakaway switch and cable

Hitch receiver (on or under rear bumper)

Trailer wiring harness and plug (for pulling toad or trailer behind RV)

OUTSIDE: Walls

Right

Back

Left

Front

Surface condition

Signs of leaks

Seals and caulking

Trim

Doors & screens

Windows & screens

Vents

Hand rails

Awning mechanisms

Awning canvas

Awning wind sensor operation, ability to turn off

Lights

Mirrors

Steps

Connector covers & sockets

Fuel doors, locks, and caps

Slide external seals

Slide operation, motorized

Slide operation, manual crank

Slide locking mechanism

Slide covers (toppers)

Fold-outs & expansions

INSIDE: General

Kitchen

Living
& Dine

Bedroom

Bath

Floor plan (layout)

Necessities are accessible with slides in

Flooring

Stomp on floor to detect weak areas

Walls

Slide internal seals

Trim

Windows and screens

Drapes and shades

Door locks or latches

Cabinetry finish

Cabinetry hinges, slides, latches

Cabinetry interior

Remove drawers, inspect behind them

Ceiling

Press up on ceiling to detect sagging

Ceiling exhaust vents and fans

Furniture

Look under and behind movable furniture

Mattresses

Pull out and fold down beds

Rodent and pest presence or damage

INSIDE: Kitchen

Countertops

Counter top extensions

Sink

Seals and caulking around sink

Stove top, burners, igniters

Stove hood exhaust fan and vent cover

Oven and pilot light

Microwave oven

Coffee maker

Dish washer

Refrigerator works on all power sources (A/C, propane)

Freezer

Ice maker

Drinking water filter

INSIDE: Bathroom

Toilet flushes

Signs of leaks around toilet base

Look into black tank through toilet for hardened solid waste

Sink and fixtures

Shower and tub walls

Shower fixtures

Shower door and latch

Shower skylight

Washer and dryer connections (but no washer or dryer)

Washer and dryer

Washer hoses, indication of leaks

Dryer vent

Unscrew panels around and behind shower, inspect for leaks

INSIDE: Fresh Water Systems

Faucets work

Water heater works on A/C and propane

Water pump works

Water pump shuts off automatically soon after all faucets are closed

Water pump does not turn on occasionally when all faucets are closed and ice maker is turned off (if yes, then there may be a leak)

Water pump on/off switch

Fresh water tank level indicator

INSIDE: Waste Systems

Gray tank level indicator

Black tank level indicator

Sink and shower drains work

No foul odor inside RV when toilet not in use (unless toilet flush valve has been open for extended periods for inspection)

INSIDE: Heating & Cooling

Furnace controls

Furnace puts out hot air through all floor vents

Air conditioner controls

Air conditioners put out cool air through all ducted ceiling vents

Air conditioner filters

Electric heater or fireplace

Ceiling fans

Thermostat controlled vent fans (Fan Tastic Vent)

INSIDE: Entertainment Electronics

TV's

TV security straps

TV sliding tray locking mechanism

Audio equipment

Video equipment (VCR, DVD)

Video source switch box (antenna, VCR, DVD, satellite, etc.)

Antenna signal amplifier

TV antenna controls for raising, lowering, and rotating

Satellite dish controls for raising, lowering, and rotating

INSIDE: Electrical

Lights, 120 Volt A/C

Lights, 12 Volt DC

A/C outlets have power

GFCI breakers function

12 Volt DC ports have power

A/C supply to RV when connected to shore power

A/C supply to RV when generator is running

A/C supply to RV when inverter is running off batteries

DC supply to RV when connected to shore power

DC supply to RV when generator is running

DC supply to RV from batteries

DC supply to RV from tow vehicle via umbilical cord

Battery charging when connected to shore power

Battery charging when generator is running

Battery charging from tow vehicle via umbilical cord

Battery charging from solar panels

Automatic power switching between available systems (shore power, generator, inverter)

Location of fuse and breaker boxes

INSIDE: Safety Devices

Fire extinguisher

Smoke detector

Carbon Monoxide detector

Propane gas detector

Emergency exit windows

Dimensions & Capacities

External length (in):

Fresh water tank 1 (gal):

Motor home wheelbase (in):

Fresh water tank 2 (gal):

Motor home wheelbase ratio (%):

Gray water tank 1 (gal):

External width, body (in):

Gray water tank 2 (gal):

External width, total (in):

Black water tank 1 (gal):

Top clearance (ft & in):

Black water tank 2 (gal):

Length when towing (ft):

Propane bottle size (gal):

Engine fuel tanks (gal):

Number of propane bottles:

For liquid weights, see Liquid Weight Calculator.

INSIDE: Motor Home Cockpit

Upholstery

Carpet

Cabinetry finish

Cabinetry hinges, slides, latches

Cabinetry interior

Items above cockpit secure (TV, etc.)

Door locks or latches

Windows and screens

Windshield cracks and chips

Drapes, shades, visors

Driver and passenger seat belts in cockpit

Passenger seat belts in living area (sofas, chairs)

Seat adjustments

Horn

Rear view mirrors and mirror adjustment controls

Rear view camera and monitor

Steering wheel adjustments

Instrument panel

Vehicle controls

Windshield wipers and washer

Air suspension controls

Exhaust brake controls

Secondary fuel tank switch-over controls

Leveling system controls

Trailer or toad brake controls and documentation

Entertainment system (radio, CD, tape, DVD, etc.)

CB radio and antenna

Navigation system (GPS)

Security system arm, disarm, and documentation

Beverage and snack holders

Storage compartments and keys

Step well cover