Motorhome inspection near Livingston

[John Laninga]

We’ll be in Livingston early January and it’s time for our annual coach inspection.  Anyone have any recommended place that will do inspection on a 45ft motor coach?

[GlennWest]

From my experience, no. I went to one close to DMV office and was turned down on my truck. He was adamant that if air brakes, no. Included motorhomes also. He was wrong but was determined he was right. I eventually ended up in Channelview. You should be able to find someone closer though. Just wanted to warm you of that. Check if West RV Service inspects. 

[John Laninga]

Thanks, I couldn’t find anyone either last time I looked about 4 years ago.  Hoping it had changed, with all the SKPers with large vehicles in this area you’d think someone would fill the need.

i did find someone near Conroe and I could always go back there.  But thanks for the reply.

[Carolaow]

Try Grease Monkey.  Close to Walmart.  

[jcussen]

Strange, in Galveston County Tx., because it is diesel, only lights, horn, turn signals etc. Here any Texdot inspection can do it. http://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?topic=11060.0

[Kirk W]

6 hours ago, jcussen said:

Strange, in Galveston County Tx., because it is diesel, only lights, horn, turn signals etc. Here any Texdot inspection can do it. 

They only get $7.50 for the process if you don't need a smog check so they don't/can't do much for the price. In theory, this is what they check.

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* Check for evidence of Financial Responsibility

1. Horn
2. Windshield Wipers
3. Mirror
4. Steering
5. Seat Belts
6. Brakes (system) (Parking - beginning with 1960 models)
7. Tires
8. Wheel Assembly
9. Exhaust System
10. Exhaust Emission System (beginning with 1968 models)
11. Beam Indicator (beginning with 1948 models)
12. Tail Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
13. Stop Lamps (3) 1986 and newer; (2) if 1960-1985; (1) if 1959 model or earlier
14. License Plate Lamp (1)
15. Rear Red Reflectors (2)
16. Turn Signal Lamps (beginning with 1960 models)
17. Head Lamps (2)
18. Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number
19. Gas caps on vehicles 2-24 model years old
20. Window Tint.

 

[ms60ocb]

On Kirk's list, I was told the most important reason for all registered vehicles to have an inspection is # 18  Vin Number versus stolen vehicles.

When in the Livingston area I use Soda Auto Repair for inspections. Maybe 7 miles east of Livingston @ 6709 US Highway 190 East

Clay

[chiefneon]

Howdy!

I get my state inspections done at “Trailer Repair & Maintance” Kyle Thompson owns the place. He’s inspected my 4400 International MDT hauler, 44’ 5er and Smart Car. He’s also done the brake and bearing maintenance on my 5er. He is located just down the road from the Escapees park on FM 1988. He has plenty of room to turn around when you enter.

Trailer Repair & Maintaince

Kyle Thompson

3224 E FM 1988

Goodrich, Texas 77335

936-329-0839

”Happy Trails”

Chiefneon

Edited November 17, 2019 by chiefneon

[MnP]

On 11/17/2019 at 7:56 AM, ms60ocb said:

On Kirk's list, I was told the most important reason for all registered vehicles to have an inspection is # 18  Vin Number versus stolen vehicles.

When in the Livingston area I use Soda Auto Repair for inspections. Maybe 7 miles east of Livingston @ 6709 US Highway 190 East

Clay

I have used Soda Auto Repair for several years. He has a large lot in the country that is very Big Rig friendly.

[John Laninga]

Thanks all.  I'll give both of them(Sod and Kyle) a visit when I get there next month.