Available for Hire – On-Site Factory Consultations & Production Review
By: Dustin Simpson – RV Expert Witness | Technical RV Specialist
RV manufacturing continues to evolve — more electronics, more systems integration, more complex materials and more structural flex and load issues than ever before. Small decisions made on the production line today can become extremely costly warranty failures, legal disputes, and consumer quality complaints 2–5 years from now.
A fresh set of experienced eyes from outside the factory process often identifies things internal teams cannot see because they are too close to the daily routine.
Why Bring In an Independent 3rd Party Evaluation
- Identify efficiency improvements
- Catch future failure trends before problem cycles begin
- Reduce long-term warranty exposure
- Minimize product liability concerns
- Strengthen engineering and service department alignment
- Improve build consistency and real-world durability
With over 25 years in the RV industry, Dustin Simpson is available for on-site manufacturing plant walk-throughs, production analysis, and process review. Dustin has worked multiple sides of the industry: RV Technician (shop & mobile), Warranty Administrator, Parts Manager, Service Manager, Instructor/Trainer, Brand Ambassador, Business Owner and Expert Witness.
These combined perspectives allow him to see failure patterns, consumer usage behavior, warranty stress points, design vulnerabilities, and assembly shortcuts early — long before they surface in the field and damage brand reputation.
This service helps prevent warranty claims before they ever happen.
What This Service Includes
- On-site walk through of RV production operations
- Observation of assembly practices, design choices, product integration and component use
- Review of material usage, sealing practices, wiring layout, frame transitions, support systems and vendor component integration
- Detailed written report with improvement recommendations (when necessary)
- Identification of efficiency improvements and failure-risk reduction strategies
- Confidential feedback & findings — not shared outside your organization
Most manufacturers who have invited Dustin into their facilities annually have used these visits to evaluate design concerns, validate improvements, reduce warranty exposure, and improve long-term build quality.
Expected Visit Duration & Billing
Expected Time & Scope
Typical on-site production facility visit and evaluation requires 2–3 business days (dependent on facility size, travel time and number of product lines reviewed).
A written report is provided when necessary, based on manufacturer request and scope.
Standard Billing Rates
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Retainer: Standard | $10,000.00 |
| On-Site Production Plant Walkthrough / Inspection | $1,450 (Flat fee) – Plus $350/hour |
| Reporting / Documentation / Research / Recommendation Writing | $350/hour |
| Meeting with Leadership Team, Engineers, Product Managers & Service Departments | $350/hour |
| Optional Educational / Content Creation Add-On (Video, Articles, Social Media) | Quoted separately based on scope |
Travel Related Fees
| Travel Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Travel by Car | $200/hour + rental car reimbursement including fuel, insurance, parking & tolls |
| Travel by Air | $200/hour + First Class or Business Class airfare (direct, non-stop whenever possible) |
| Overnight Stays | $500/night + lodging cost |
Fee Examples
| Expected Visit Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| California to Nearby States – 2 Day / 1 Travel Day | $10,000.00 + Reporting / Documentation / Research / Recommendation Writing $350/hour |
| California to Indiana – 2 Day / 2 Travel Day | $12,000.00 + Reporting / Documentation / Research / Recommendation Writing $350/hour |
| California to Indiana – 3 Day / 2 Travel Day | $14,000.00 + Reporting / Documentation / Research / Recommendation Writing $350/hour |
Confidentiality Assurance
All observations, recommendations, findings and documentation remain strictly confidential and will not be shared outside your organization.
Optional Media Opportunity (If Desired)
If a manufacturer wishes — Dustin can also create content during the visit (videos, articles, or social media educational pieces).
This is completely optional and would be arranged as a separate engagement.
Collaboration Beyond the Plant
This engagement also creates ongoing value for both sides. It builds working relationships that support future warranty repairs we perform in Lodi, California — and it positions us to assist in claims involving lemon law, misrepresentation, warranty disputes, dealer disputes, service negligence and other litigation related matters.
About Dustin Simpson
With over 25 years in the RV industry, Dustin has inspected and evaluated thousands of RVs — diagnosing structural failures, water intrusion, suspension issues, electrical failures, design flaws and component failures. He has worked directly with multiple RV manufacturers on engineering changes, design improvement feedback, recall related issues and production adjustments.
Dustin also serves as an RV Expert Witness with experience in California, Washington, Idaho and Texas. He continues to operate California RV Specialists (CALRV), an independent repair facility in Lodi, CA specializing in RV repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and real-world failure analysis — without manufacturer influence.
He also manages multiple digital platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Business, Yelp and CALRV.com — sharing RV knowledge and consumer education nationwide.
Scheduling & Availability
If you would like to inquire about availability, schedule an on-site plant visit, or begin the conversation regarding production line evaluation — please contact us directly.
Phone: (209) 263-7040
Email: ashley@calrvspecialists.com
When reaching out, please include the following information (if available):
- Manufacturing facility location / city / state
- Factory point of contact name and direct phone
- Number of models or product lines you would like evaluated
- Desired date range for potential visit
- Whether or not you would like a written report included
- Whether or not media / content creation is requested as an additional add-on
After initial contact, we will schedule a short discovery call to determine scope, expectations, timeline, confidentiality structure, and confirm pricing prior to travel.
Our goal is simple:
To help you build better RVs today, so fewer failures, fewer warranty calls, and fewer disputes occur tomorrow.