Searching and deciding on an RV service and repair center is not an easy task. You can walk into a shop with incompetent technicians botching the work and leaving more damage (and cost!) than before they walked into your facility. There’s no foolproof way to tell if a shop can do the job right or not, but there are things you can do and think about ahead of time before trusting them with your precious car.
Ask around. Asking friends and RV co-owners is a great way to find out if an RV service center keeps its promise. Were you satisfied with the service or repair of your RVs? Were the charges reasonable and worth it? If you received negative feedback, please make sure you know what it is.
A quality motorhome repair service employs experienced technicians who have many years of experience repairing and maintaining RVs. They are experts who can handle RV components such as electrical systems, plumbing, air conditioning, appliances, batteries and generators, awnings, cabinets and compartments, and other parts of a recreational vehicle. They can do exterior and interior repairs to fiberglass components, window frames, interior and exterior walls, tail cap and sheet metal replacements, and other essential work that needs to be done.
A trusted RV service shop gives you a guarantee on their parts and services because they are confident in their skills and the quality standards of their replacement parts, from mechanical components to bathroom fixtures, countertops, and other household equipment.
A good RV service provider is transparent in all of their dealings. They are honest and direct with customers. They show the status of your RV and what needs to be done. They give their clients a detailed accounting of fees and charges.
An RV or RV service center that is customer service oriented has staff who are reliable, courteous, and willing to explain anything the RV owner asks. They treat all customers with personal attention and patience. You’ll have a good night’s sleep knowing your vehicle is in trustworthy hands.
When choosing an RV service and repair shop, get one that has a large inventory of retail parts and components to replace damaged ones. Service will be faster and parts prices lower than if they had to source from other dealers. A retail department also means you can get back on the road more quickly.
Common RV Repairs
Except for the wheels and engine of a recreational vehicle, there is not much difference from a house in the parts of an RV that breaks down. If you’re the type who likes to get on your knees and do the repairs yourself, you can save money by fixing these easy DIY rebuilds and replacements.
1. Water System: Burst water pipes, leaky faucets, leaky toilet valves, and broken water pumps are just a few of the common damages an RV incurs, especially after a period of freezing winter weather.
2. RV Structural Components: Punctured rubber roof, broken window frames and cracked window panes, and damaged roof vents can all be obtained from dangling tree branches as you pass by in your RV .
For other repairs, such as mechanical and propane systems, tire damage, suspension, and so on, I don’t trust myself enough to be competent at doing them. I trust my trusted RV service and repair center to keep my vehicle in tip-top condition so I don’t have any issues that ruin my family’s camping experience.