RV Trek

10/03/2026

Our Amazon Storefront is growing. If you are looking for ideas about basic camping accessories, or our favorite DIY tools, then I have a shopping list for you! Stop by our storefront at https://a.co/d/0j8slaid and see what my clients and I picked. If you have favorite items I should add, then please post them here. Client feedback is what drives this list.

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09/24/2026

You can't tell there is a hole under this roof membrane, but there is!

The roof is one of the most important parts of an RV inspection and that is why I spend a lot of time up there. Every inch of the roof is evaluated for flex, sealant defects, equipment condition, and yes, holes that are not obvious to the naked eye.

The best inspections are when an RV is nearly perfect. Still, I find it gratifying when I am able to help my clients avoid an expensive headache like this.

09/23/2026

If you are buying a new or used RV, and need an inspector, then you found the right company. Completely independent and non-biased, we are here to help you make an informed purchase decision. Best of all, we are easy to contact. In addition to our website, we are now on the Yellow Pages RV map.

RV Trek is NRVIA certified and insured.

RV Trek Inspections and Repairs

RV Trek Inspections and Repairs is an RV technician and RV inspector based in Alpharetta, GA. Serving a marked area around Alpharetta, GA. Work includes electrical, inverter and converter, batteries and lithium conversions, plumbing, toilet.

09/12/2026

I have great news for my current and future clients needing a directory of inspectors and mobile RV technicians across the country. YellowpagesRV.com went live. This website is operated by Chandler Cooper at SkillAbove. He is a trusted RV expert and produces many of the tools we use to diagnose RV problems.

What makes YellowpagesRV different are no paywalls and requirement to work through a middleman who gets between your relationship with your technician or inspector. Unlike RV Help, there are no truncated directory listings, no more misleading "certifications", and frankly no more nonsense from a software company that barely understands your needs.

We only work with partners we trust, so that said, I wholeheartedly endorse YellowpagesRV!

I encourage everyone to bookmark https://yellowpagesrv.com Technicians and Inspectors are adding their contact information quickly, so you will have access to resources just about anywhere your RV adventures take you.

Find RV technicians and inspectors near you. See what they charge before you call.

08/06/2026

A big hello to my clients and future clients! Some of you may be using RV Help to contact me, so as a heads up, effective this week, I am no longer accepting jobs on this platform. I am not big into drama, so here is the story as objective as I can share it.

Sometimes a company comes along and engages in business practices that are less than agreeable. RV Help is charging inspectors and technicians 5% of revenue for jobs accepted on their platform. This includes labor, inventory they don't own, and mobile service fees. Additionally, they are no longer displaying service provider contact information unless you share your personal information beforehand. This was supposed to be a directory so clients can find a service provider anywhere in the country, but no longer. My understanding was RV Help would monetize new valuable services which sounds great on paper, but in my opinion, this is something different.

In addition, RV Help started a program called "Certified Pro". The intent is for service providers to sign up for their whole platform which includes invoicing, credit card processing, customer communications, and more. In return, service providers gets a prioritized listing as a "Certified Pro" which is not a real certification at all. It's misleading at best. Please be aware that RV Help is not a credentialing body in any way shape or form.

For those service providers not participating, they will be demoted on the directory. Those who opt-in will be prioritized.

I have no objection when a company monetizes their service, but RV Help's ex*****on of their strategy is not compatible with RV Trek's business model. I am not saying RV Help is bad or dishonest. We simply don't share the same values.

Integrity means everything. For those of you who worked with me, you know I live by this standard even when it is hard. My services are non-biased with no outside parties influencing any outcome of my services. Best of all, we do not allow middlemen to get between our clients and business and it will stay that way.

As always, please contact me directly. Also feel free to utilize my new Client Hub powered by Jobber. As time passes, I will implement features based on client feedback.

https://www.rvtrek.biz/client-hub

Safe travels and happy camping to all!
Aric Ellis
RV Trek Inspection and Repairs

06/23/2026

Yes, it does happen! Sometimes inspections need to be ended early because of a major finding that requires a buyer to walk away.

The plumbing vent seal shown below is badly cracked and allowed water to seep under the roof membrane. This caused the roof to rot so severely, that stepping on this area would have ended very badly. Needless to say this RV needs major roof repairs and it will be costly.

Fortunately, my client chose a pre-purchase inspection and it saved them from a an expensive disaster.

As one of my clients recently said, "This inspection was the best insurance I could ever buy."

06/15/2026

The greatest thing about being an RV inspector and technician is meeting new clients. A huge thanks to my new friends at Customs and Border Protection. Along with local police departments and other federal agencies, CBP are on duty keeping Atlanta and many other cities safe during the FIFA World Cup events. A huge thank you to all law enforcement officers for the hard work you do.

05/09/2026

The most overlooked RV roof sealant area are the trim rails. These are where the edge of the roof fiberglass or membrane transition to the sidewalls. Once they crack or develop gaps, it is an opportunity for lots of water to intrude into the coach.

Inspectors evaluate every inch of roof trim rail sealant, and yes, we find defects on both new and used RV's. It is an easy fix using an RV appropriate non-sag lap sealant. As a pro tip, never use silicone sealant. It is simply the wrong product for the job. If you DIY apply lap sealant on the trim rails, I recommend masking tape above and below the seam. This can be a messy job and difficult to clean mistakes.

02/17/2026

The best part of this job is meeting great customers like Calvin Yarbrough. They are a proud owner of a Noovo Campervan which is receiving warranty maintenance on their Rixen hydronic furnace and water heater. Thanks to Calvin for posting this great video!

Speaking of Noovo, for all you Class B fans out there, you might want to have a look at this manufacturer. They make a great product and have teriffic customer support.

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DU3jfMvEZaW/

09/27/2025

Got battery problems? If your batteries are leaking, swelling, corroded, or just plain dead we can help! RV Trek is an Interstate Battery Dealer and can quickly source the right house and chassis batteries and bring them directly to you.

Don't let battery problems spoil your camping adventure, give us a call at (770) 296-5325 and we have you covered!