RV Solutions sourced from
verified RV Technician logs

Describe the symptom and SMART-RV matches it to real service cases, likely root causes, and the next repair steps — fast.

Diagnose My RV Problem →Find a Certified Tech

Are you a technician? Join the network

What SMART-RV actually does

Three things. All of them useful.

01

Describe it. Get the root cause.

Type your symptom the way you would describe it to a technician. SMART-RV cross-references it against thousands of certified field cases and returns the most likely root cause, ranked by how many cases matched — with the step-by-step repair sequence and a time estimate.

Try it free →

02

Every answer comes from real field work.

Not guesses. Not forum posts. Each repair path is built from cases logged by RVTI or NRVTA-certified technicians. Every case requires sign-off from two other credentialed techs before entering the system. The confidence score is the actual percentage of cases that matched yours.

See how it works →

03

Find a certified tech who already knows your problem.

Every technician in the directory holds RVTI, NRVTA, or equivalent certification — uploaded and verified before their profile appears. When you contact them, they can see the diagnostic you already ran. No re-explaining. No guessing who is qualified.

Browse verified techs →

Repair PathEst. 45–75 min

“Slide won't retract. Tried the wall switch and the override. Nothing.”

Root Cause

Slide motor thermal overload

Based on 34 matching field cases

Repair Sequence

1.Let motor cool 20–30 min before retrying

2.Use manual override crank to retract slide

3.Test wall switch — if it works, thermal protection tripped

4.If not, check slide motor fuse in main panel

82%

This is what you actually receive

Root Cause

The most likely cause ranked by percentage match across all similar cases in the database.

Repair Sequence

Step-by-step from actual field work — not generic manufacturer instructions.

Confidence Score

82% means 82% of techs who saw these symptoms found this root cause. The number is real.

RVTI / NRVTA Verified

Every case: credentialed author plus two reviewer sign-offs before it enters any diagnosis.

Try it on your RV →

RVTI / NRVTA Certified

Every case in the database

For RV Owners

Know what's wrong before you spend anything.

Forums give opinions. Manufacturers document the design, not the failures. SMART-RV gives you peer-reviewed repair paths from technicians who worked on the same problem — on the same systems, same RV types.

Unlimited diagnostic queries — describe it in plain language
Step-by-step protocols from verified field cases
Repair history saved to your account
Video calls with verified Tech Pro members

Try a diagnosis free See owner plans →

For RV Technicians

Your credentials are the product. We help owners find them.

Other directories take 5% of every job you complete. SMART-RV charges a flat monthly fee. You keep everything you earn. Leads arrive warm — owners have already run the diagnostic protocol, so you spend less time on the phone and more time on the job.

Zero commissions — flat $9.99/mo for Pro, free to list
Leads from owners who know their problem
Verified Pro badge — your credentials on your profile
Earn discounts by contributing peer-reviewed cases

Create your profile free See tech plans →

$0

Commission on any job

How it works

From problem description to repair path in under a minute.

Describe what's wrong

Type it the way you'd say it to a technician. "Slide won't retract." "AC running but not cooling." No special format needed.

Matched against real field cases

Your description is cross-referenced against RVTI and NRVTA-certified field cases, each reviewed by two other credentialed techs before entering the system.

You get a field-based repair path

The most likely root causes ranked by percentage, a step-by-step repair sequence with time estimates, and a list of the actual field cases that matched.

What makes the database reliable

Manufacturer manuals document how systems are designed. Field cases document what actually breaks — and what actually fixes it.

Credentialed sources only

Only RVTI, NRVTA, or equivalent certified techs can log cases. No anonymous posts, no forum opinions.

Peer-reviewed before use

Every case requires sign-off from two other verified technicians before it's included in any diagnosis.

Documented outcomes, not suggestions

Cases record root cause, repair steps, and time on site. What the tech tried, what didn't work, and what did.

The database grows with every repair

Every credentialed tech in the network contributes cases. More cases logged = higher confidence scores = more accurate protocols.

Every case: RVTI/NRVTA-credentialed author + 2 reviewer sign-offs

Find a verified mobile RV technician near you.

Every tech in the SMART-RV directory has uploaded proof of RVTI, NRVTA, or equivalent certification. Search by specialty, read their profile, message directly. No referral fees, no commission.

Browse verified techs

HVAC

AC, heat, furnace

Electrical

12V, 120V, inverters

Slideouts

Hydraulic & electric

Plumbing

Fresh, grey, black

Generator

Onan, Cummins, more

Solar

Panels, batteries, BMS

Inspections

Pre-purchase, annual

Awnings / Slide Toppers

Manual & electric

Questions about how it works

What RV types are covered?+

All major types: Class A, B, and C motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, pop-ups, and toy haulers. Systems include electrical, HVAC, plumbing, slideouts, generators, solar, and more.

How do I know a tech is qualified?+

Every tech uploads proof of professional certification — RVTI, NRVTA, or equivalent — before their profile is published. Verified Pro techs meet additional quality thresholds.

Can I browse techs without an account?+

Yes. The Find a Tech directory is fully public. Search by specialty with no account required. An account is needed to message technicians directly.

Does SMART-RV guarantee a technician's work?+

No. SMART-RV connects owners with independently operating technicians. We verify credentials before listing, but each technician is responsible for their own work.

Do techs pay commission on jobs?+

No. Flat monthly subscription only. No commissions, lead fees, or per-job charges — ever. Keep 100% of everything you earn.

Is the repair guidance safe to follow?+

Repair paths are based on peer-reviewed field cases and include confidence ratings and time estimates. They are informational — not a substitute for professional diagnosis on safety-critical systems.

Pricing

Two plans for owners. Two for techs. No commissions, no per-job charges, cancel anytime.

For RV Owners

Basic

$11.99/mo

✓Unlimited diagnostics
✓Field-case protocols
✓Repair history
✓Browse tech directory

Pro

$64.99/mo

✓Everything in Basic
✓AI Profile — remembers your RV
✓Message techs directly
✓Video calls with Tech Pros
✓Maintenance record for resale

For RV Technicians

Free

Free

✓Public profile listing
✓Submit cases
✓Build your reputation

Pro

$9.99/mo

✓Featured placement in search
✓Leads from Find a Fix users
✓Verified Pro badge
✓Direct messaging from owners

See full plans & pricing

Built for RV Owners & Technicians

Stop guessing.
Get the repair that already worked.

Peer-reviewed field cases from RVTI and NRVTA-certified technicians. Describe your problem. Get the root cause, the repair sequence, and the confidence rating.

Start for free Find a tech near me

A note from the founder

I built this because good techs deserve to be found — and owners deserve better than guessing.

I'm Joe Symmes — certified RV technician, inspector, and owner. Over the years working in the field, I kept seeing the same thing: owners showing up with bad forum advice, and good techs with years of real repair knowledge that no one was capturing. The knowledge existed. It just wasn't organized anywhere.

SMART-RV is my answer to that. A structured way to log what techs actually find and fix, reviewed by other credentialed professionals before anyone uses it for a diagnosis. And a directory where owners can find techs by what they're actually certified to work on.

Every case that gets logged makes the next diagnosis better. That's the point.

— Joe Symmes, Founder & Certified RV Technician / Inspector

RV Solutions sourced fromverified RV Technician logs