RV seasonal check-up and storage inspections

RV owners who store their rig for winter, snowbirds, full-timers who want a second pair of eyes, and storage lot managers who want a regular service for customers.

A fixed fee per check-up, with discounted twice-a-year plans for spring and fall, plus referral fees or partnerships with repair shops where allowed.

• RV systems and maintenance knowledge
• Organized checklists and record keeping
• Building trust with owners
• Basic scheduling and route planning

• General liability insurance, and check whether you need coverage for working on customers' vehicles at storage sites
• Make clear you inspect and report only, because repairs may fall under separate state or local rules, so check what you can legally do
• Storage lots and campgrounds may have their own rules for outside contractors, so ask first
• Business is seasonal in many areas, so plan your cash flow
• Check your state and city for business license and sales tax rules

Estimates put startup costs at typically around $800 to $3,500, depending on your tools, insurance and how you set up reports and scheduling. Build your own budget before buying equipment, since your costs will vary.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on how many owners you serve and what you charge. Business is seasonal in many areas, so plan your cash flow for slower months.

Check whether you need general liability insurance, including cover for working on customers' vehicles at storage sites. Make clear you inspect and report only, since repairs may fall under state or local rules. Ask storage lots about contractor rules, and check business license and sales tax requirements.