Inspect.
Protect.
Enjoy.
One trusted resource for your RV.
From RV Concierge and professional consultation to tank cleaning and independent RV inspections, Graves RV Services helps you manage the details of RV ownership so you can spend more time enjoying it.
Serving RV owners at homes, campgrounds, RV parks, storage facilities, dealerships, private-seller locations and other appropriate service locations throughout New Braunfels and surrounding Central Texas.
One relationship. Three primary ways Graves RV Services can help.
RV Concierge
Ongoing ownership support to help you stay ahead of maintenance, organize service history, prepare for travel and coordinate the details of RV ownership.
Explore RV Concierge →Professional Tank Cleaning
Professional black- and gray-tank cleaning to address buildup, odors, unreliable sensors and other common holding-tank concerns.
Explore Tank Cleaning →Independent RV Inspections
Independent inspections designed to help buyers and owners better understand an RV's condition, systems and safety before making important decisions.
Explore RV Inspections →We come to your RV.
Graves RV Services provides mobile service throughout New Braunfels and surrounding Central Texas. Depending on the service requested, we can meet your RV at your home, campground, RV park, storage facility, dealership, private-seller location or another appropriate location.
RV Concierge
Ongoing support for the details of RV ownership.
RV ownership should be enjoyable, but maintenance, service coordination, trip preparation and keeping track of everything can become a job of its own. RV Concierge provides an ongoing relationship with Graves RV Services to help you stay organized and better prepared throughout the year.
Maintenance Tracking
Help keeping track of routine maintenance and important service intervals.
Trip Readiness
Planning support to help identify important items before you leave on a trip.
Tank Care
Guidance related to holding-tank care and when professional cleaning may be appropriate.
Service History
Assistance organizing service and maintenance history for easier long-term ownership.
Service Coordination
Help thinking through service needs and coordinating appropriate next steps.
Condition Tracking
Periodic attention to changes that may deserve maintenance, service or additional evaluation.
Membership includes
- Maintenance tracking and reminders
- Service-history organization
- Ownership planning assistance
- Service-provider coordination
- Trip-readiness planning
- Periodic condition tracking
- Concierge guidance related to maintenance planning, service coordination and ongoing RV management
Billed separately
- Parts and materials
- Repair labor
- Maintenance labor
- Diagnostic work
- Professional tank cleaning
- RV inspections
- Third-party charges
- Other work outside membership
Concierge membership does not include unlimited technical support, remote repair diagnosis, emergency assistance, repair labor or hands-on troubleshooting. Technical questions requiring diagnosis, research or extended consultation may be handled through RV Consultation & Advisory.
RV Consultation & Advisory
Sometimes you don't need an inspection or service call. You need experienced guidance about what to do next.
A consultation may help with:
- Troubleshooting and next-step guidance
- Maintenance questions
- Reviewing photos or information you provide
- Understanding a repair recommendation
- Reviewing a service estimate
- Prioritizing RV needs
- General RV ownership and systems questions
Consultation provides professional guidance based on the information available. It does not include a physical inspection, hands-on diagnosis, repair, parts, labor, emergency assistance or third-party services. If hands-on evaluation is needed, Graves RV Services can help determine the appropriate next step.
Empty doesn't necessarily mean clean.
Dumping your holding tanks removes their contents, but buildup can remain behind.
Professional tank cleaning can help address accumulated material, persistent odors and unreliable tank-level sensors while giving you a cleaner starting point for ongoing tank care.
Common reasons to schedule tank cleaning
- Persistent tank odors
- Unreliable tank sensors
- Suspected buildup
- Purchasing a used RV
- Preparing an RV for sale
- Preventive maintenance
Evaluate
Discuss symptoms, tank history and what you're experiencing.
Clean
Professionally address accumulated material and tank buildup.
Verify & Educate
Review the service and discuss practical ongoing tank care.
Graves RV Services has completed Royal Flush RV's FLUSH professional training for RV black- and gray-tank cleaning.
Learn about FLUSH professional training ↗Pricing assumes normal access and a usable sewer connection at the service location. Severe clogs, pyramid buildup, unusual access conditions and travel outside the normal service area may require additional charges. Any additional work is discussed before it is performed.
Choose the level of inspection that's right for you.
Not every RV owner needs the same level of inspection. We offer three clearly defined options based on how much information you need and the decision you're making.
Independent • NRVIA Certified • Detailed Reporting
View a Sample RV Inspection Report
Our Premier Inspection is an extensive, hands-on evaluation—not a quick visual walkthrough. It combines operational checks, measurements, system testing where appropriate, photographs and detailed documentation to help you understand the condition of the RV.
Review a Graves RV Services sample report to see the level of detail, photographs, system evaluations and findings you can expect from a Premier Inspection.
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View Sample Inspection ReportComprehensive RV Inspection
Our most comprehensive RV inspection.
Designed for buyers and owners who want an in-depth evaluation of the RV's major accessible systems, components, condition and safety-related equipment.
Extensive testing, measurements and documentation
Premier follows an extensive inspection process covering the RV's accessible roof and exterior, electrical, plumbing, LP, life-safety, appliance, HVAC, interior and installed systems. Towable inspections include applicable tires, running gear, brakes and towing-related components. Motorized inspections add applicable chassis, wheel, running-gear and motorhome-specific systems.
- Hot-skin electrical safety check
- Detailed roof, exterior, joints and seals evaluation
- Tire age, condition, load information and pressure evaluation
- Running gear, brakes and towing components where applicable
- 120-volt AC and 12-volt DC electrical system testing
- Converter, inverter and generator testing where applicable
- Fresh-water, plumbing and holding-tank system evaluation
- LP / propane system leak testing and component evaluation
- Smoke, CO, LP detectors and fire-extinguisher checks
- Major appliance and HVAC operational testing
- Slides, awnings, interior systems and components where applicable
- Motorized-specific chassis and running-gear observations where applicable
- Extensive photographic documentation
- Comprehensive digital inspection report
Essential Systems Inspection
The important systems, without the full Premier scope.
Designed for RV owners and buyers who want a focused professional evaluation of the major accessible RV systems and overall condition without the extensive component-by-component testing and documentation included with Premier.
Focused evaluation of the essential RV systems
Intermediate evaluates the major accessible systems and components most RV owners want reviewed when assessing condition and operation. Premier goes substantially deeper into individual components, measurements, operational testing and documentation.
- Roof and exterior condition review
- Major AC and DC electrical systems
- Major plumbing systems
- LP / propane system
- Major appliance operation
- Heating and air-conditioning operation
- Holding-tank systems
- Major slide and awning operation
- Running gear and tire condition where applicable
- Major interior components
- Life-safety equipment
- Detailed photographic documentation
- Detailed digital inspection report
Safety & Condition Inspection
Start with what matters most.
A focused inspection for RV owners who want a professional overview of key condition and safety-related observations without the broader systems evaluation included with Intermediate or Premier.
Focused safety and condition evaluation
Basic focuses on key accessible safety-related systems, selected condition observations and essential areas of concern. It is not a substitute for the broader systems evaluation provided by Intermediate or the comprehensive testing and documentation provided by Premier.
- Electrical safety observations
- LP / propane safety components
- Smoke detector
- Carbon monoxide detector
- LP detector
- GFCI protection
- Fire extinguisher
- Emergency exits
- Visible plumbing concerns
- Tire and running-gear safety observations where applicable
- Focused documentation
- Safety and condition findings report
How much information do you need?
Each inspection level serves a different purpose. The right choice depends on your RV, your situation and the decision you're making.
| Inspection Area |
Premier Comprehensive |
Intermediate Essential Systems |
Basic Safety & Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life-Safety Systems | Comprehensive | Included | Primary Focus |
| Electrical Systems | Comprehensive Testing | Major Systems | Safety Focus |
| LP / Propane | Leak & System Testing | Included | Safety Focus |
| Plumbing | Comprehensive | Major Systems | Visible Concerns |
| Roof & Exterior | Detailed Evaluation | Condition Review | Safety Observations |
| Major Appliances | Operational Testing | Operational Review | — |
| HVAC | Operational Testing | Operational Review | — |
| Holding-Tank Systems | Detailed Evaluation | Included | — |
| Slides & Awnings | Detailed Review | Major Operation | — |
| Running Gear / Tires | Detailed Evaluation | Condition Review | Safety Observations |
| Interior Components | Included | Major Components | Safety Observations |
| Photo Documentation | Extensive | Detailed | Focused |
| Digital Report | Comprehensive | Detailed | Focused |
Published pricing applies to typical RV configurations. Unusually large, complex or specialized RVs may require a custom quote based on size, configuration, location and inspection scope.
Independent means independent.
Graves RV Services doesn't sell RVs and doesn't have a financial interest in whether you purchase one. Our role is to inspect carefully, document what we observe, explain the findings clearly and give you information you can use to make your own decision.
Inspect carefully. Explain clearly. Recommend appropriately.Personal service matters.
Graves RV Services was built around a simple idea: RV owners deserve straightforward information, dependable service and someone they can trust.
Whether you're considering an RV purchase, trying to stay ahead of maintenance, dealing with holding-tank concerns or simply need professional guidance, Graves RV Services is here to help.
The goal isn't to make RV ownership more complicated. It's to help you better understand your RV, make informed decisions and spend more time enjoying it.
Graves RV Services is Veteran Owned and proudly serves New Braunfels and surrounding Central Texas.
Inspect carefully. Explain clearly. Recommend appropriately.Your experience matters.
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Questions about Graves RV Services?
Here are answers to some of the most common questions from RV owners and buyers.
Do you come to my RV?
Yes. Graves RV Services is a mobile RV service. Depending on the service needed, we can meet your RV at a home, campground, RV park, storage facility, dealership, private-seller location or another appropriate service location.
How long does an RV inspection take?
Inspection time depends on the RV, its size and configuration, and the inspection level selected. A comprehensive inspection may require several hours because accessible systems and components are evaluated, tested where appropriate and documented.
Can you inspect an RV at a dealership or private seller?
Yes. Graves RV Services can perform independent inspections at dealerships, private-seller locations and other appropriate locations when access to the RV and necessary utilities can be arranged.
Do you work with out-of-state RV buyers?
Yes. You do not have to be physically present during the inspection. If the RV is located within our service area and access can be arranged, Graves RV Services can perform the inspection and provide you with a detailed digital report.
What is the difference between Premier, Intermediate and Basic inspections?
Premier is our comprehensive RV inspection, with the broadest scope, extensive system evaluation and testing where applicable, measurements, photographs and reporting. Intermediate is an essential systems inspection focused on major accessible RV systems and overall condition. Basic is a safety and condition inspection focused on key accessible safety-related systems and general condition observations.
The comparison table above provides additional information about what each inspection level covers.
How do I know if my RV tanks need professional cleaning?
Persistent odors, unreliable tank sensors, suspected buildup, purchasing a used RV, preparing an RV for sale or preventive maintenance are common reasons owners request professional tank cleaning.
What exactly does RV Concierge include?
RV Concierge provides ongoing RV ownership support including maintenance tracking, service-history organization, ownership planning, service-provider coordination, trip-readiness planning and periodic condition tracking.
Parts, repair labor, maintenance labor, diagnostic work, professional tank cleaning, RV inspections and third-party charges are billed separately.
What areas do you serve?
Graves RV Services serves New Braunfels and surrounding Central Texas communities including Canyon Lake, Gruene, Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo and nearby areas.
Serving New Braunfels and surrounding Central Texas.
Graves RV Services serves RV owners in New Braunfels and nearby communities, including Canyon Lake, Gruene, Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo and surrounding areas.
Mobile service means we come to the RV at an appropriate service location whenever the requested service allows.
Good people. Good information.
Graves RV Services believes good RV ownership starts with good information.
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How can Graves RV Services help?
Tell us a little about your RV and the service you're interested in.
We'll review your request and contact you to discuss the appropriate next step.