In today’s post, we’re looking at the concept of mobile RV repair.
RVs require a fair amount of maintenance and are sure to need a bit of repair work from time to time. It’s no secret that we’re big fans of DIY (do-it-yourself) repairs, but sometimes certain repairs are best left to a professional. For example, maybe you’re out camping and you don’t have a complete set of tools with you. Or maybe the problem is elusive and difficult to diagnose, or the repair is beyond the scope of DIY.
Depending on your location when you find yourself in need of a professional to repair your RV, you may benefit from mobile RV repair.
What is Mobile RV Repair?
The term “mobile RV repair” generally means that an RV technician will drive to your location to repair your RV. The “shop” is usually a van loaded with tools, equipment, and parts that allow the RV technician to repair an RV onsite.
Some RV dealerships have techs that make “house calls,” though this is fairly unusual and likely to be more expensive than work done in their shop.
An independent technician is more likely to offer mobile RV repair and may specialize in this type of service. They may not even have a commercial shop other than a truck or van. Rates might be higher than you’d expect if you were to take your RV to a repair shop, though the fact that you don’t have to move your RV to have the repair performed can be priceless.
Remember too that a mobile RV tech may not be able to handle all repairs.

Some RV repair jobs may not be possible or safe without having the rig on lifts or over a pit.
How Do You Find a Mobile RV Repair?
There are many ways to locate good mobile RV technicians and learn something about their reputations if possible.
Let’s look at a few suggestions for how best to identify a mobile RV repair person with a solid reputation.
Ask Your Campground Hosts
If you’re at a campground when you find your RV in need of repair, ask your campground hosts and staff if they’re familiar with a mobile RV repair tech in the area. Campground hosts are great sources of information and are likely to know who is in the area. They may also have called a mobile tech for other guests in the past, so they may have experience with a local tech or two and can give you input/guidance.
Look Online
If you don’t have a host to ask, a Google search for mobile RV repair technicians in your area is the easiest way to find out if there’s anyone nearby who provides this service. You can also search the online yellow pages.
Once you’ve identified nearby techs, reading reviews is always a good idea. Google reviews can’t always be relied on for accuracy (or veracity for that matter). So be sure to try to find an actual business website, a Facebook page, or other areas where you can at least see how a business presents itself and, hopefully, exactly what services they offer.
A quick search through the iRV2 forums is another great way to get recommendations from other RVers who have had experience with a particular mobile RV repair service/technician.
Check at Your Parts Shop
If there’s an RV parts store in the area, there’s a good chance that the store’s employees will know if there’s a mobile RV repair tech in the area.
Some parts stores have bulletin boards where independent mechanics and RV technicians post business cards, and store employees are generally happy to check the board for you as well.
Ask Your Neighbors
Ask other RVers in the area where you’re staying. For example, if you’re at a campground, ask your neighboring RVers if they have any suggestions for you. (You might even happen upon someone who has had a similar problem and can help you to fix it!)

Your fellow RVers may be willing to help resolve an issue for a neighbor if at all possible.
Likewise, if you’re spending the night in a Walmart parking lot, ask other RVers in the lot if they have any experience with a mobile RV repair tech in the area. Or, if you’re staying in a Cabella’s lot or a Camping World or Bass Pro Shops lot, ask inside the store if employees are familiar with a good traveling RV technician.
What Can Mobile RV Repair Companies Fix?
Mobile RV repair technicians, particularly if you can find a certified RV tech, should be capable of diagnosing a wide array of problems and performing many different types of repairs.
An RV repair tech should be able to repair some issues related to the vehicle and most issues related to the house portion of your RV, such as plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, heat and air conditioning repairs, among others.
Bear in mind that no RV repair technician is likely to have parts on hand for every type of RV on the road, so parts may need to be ordered or obtained from a local parts shop for the repair to be completed.
We should also note here that not all campgrounds will allow repair work to be conducted onsite, so if you’re at a campground or RV park when you find yourself in need of a mobile RV repair technician, be sure to ask your campground host if the campground allows mobile techs to work onsite. Even those that don’t usually allow repairs are likely to make an exception for a rig that can’t be moved due to mechanical problems, such as a no-start situation or a slide that’s stuck in the “out” position.
How Much Do Mobile RV Repair Techs Cost?
Mobile RV repair techs can be expensive, especially if they have to travel a fair distance to get to you. In this case, the technician or company may charge a per-mile fee and the per-hour labor fee in addition to parts fees. But some mobile techs may be less expensive simply due to the fact that they’re a small independent businessperson vs a large company with large overhead.
There’s a level of convenience that you’re paying for when you call on a mobile technician, and you may end up paying a premium for that convenience. But you’ll also be able to stay in your RV right there on the site or, if you’re stranded, you’ll have the luxury of being freed by a technician who comes to you rather than your RV needing to be towed to a shop for the repair.
Is Hiring a Mobile RV Repair Company Worth It?
The answer to this question depends on several factors. On one hand, if you’re unable to address a repair yourself and you’re also unable to drive the RV to a shop, it’s probably well worth any additional cost to hire a mobile RV repair tech rather than deal with having your rig towed. But on the other hand, there may not even be an RV repair shop anywhere in the local area, which of course would make the decision easier, since you have no other option.
And again, the ability to remain living in your RV rather than sending your RV to a shop while you and your family stay in a hotel would make the cost of a mobile RV repair tech worthwhile.

In some cases, a mobile RV repair tech can come out to your location and resolve an issue relatively simply and with minimal inconvenience to you.
If circumstances are such that bringing your RV to a shop would present a series of expensive inconveniences for you, or if there is no shop nearby to address the repair, the ability to call on a mobile RV repair technician is one you’ll surely appreciate.
If, however, there’s a good RV repair shop in the immediate vicinity and you’re able to drive your RV to the shop, you may be less inclined to pay any premium for a mobile tech. In addition, if the shop owners will allow you to stay on the property of the shop while your rig is being repaired (many do), and if the repair is likely to take a reasonably short amount of time to complete, you’re even less likely to opt for a mobile repair tech.
Conclusion
As in all things, circumstances contribute to your perspective in making this decision. If you need an RV repair technician and it’s difficult for you to get to a shop, and if you’re able to locate a good mobile RV repair technician in the area, then we’re sure you’ll appreciate the gift of a house call to your motorhome!
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J. Autry
Monday 21st of August 2023
D@D Mobile RV service charged us $120.00 for an estimate. just beware of this before you call, did not tell us before hand. They are out of Jacksonville NC, hope this helps.
Jan Lowery
Tuesday 25th of October 2022
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John Schretlen
Friday 6th of August 2021
Definitely a topic like "what's the best oil" or "what are the best tires": no matter what you write people will disagree.
But the fact of RV life is that mechanical items do fail. Usually at night, when it's raining. I've always used my manufacturer's 24-hour helpline if it's a big problem. But if I'm at a place for some time then I use the friends & neighbours network for suggestions of local help.
I really like reading the comments your posts generate as they are often full of gems. Example: After the "RV Service Reviews" suggestion and the following comments I went to that website. One local company that I've been to many time for parts and suggestions (it's been around for decades) and has only 2 reviews. One 10 years ago and one 11 years ago. One review was where an owner had a slide inspected for alignment and serviced (lubricated). The owner complained about the bill for this expert service (only $150) and was given 1/3 off. Yet his "Poor" reviews are still on the website. So, I'm pleased that you declined to mention it in the body of your post.
TheRVgeeks
Saturday 7th of August 2021
Hi John! Thanks so much for your input and for sharing your experience.
Dennis Stockton
Friday 6th of August 2021
Good article guys but I'm not sure why you think mobile techs are more expensive. I'm a certified tech and along with other mobile techs in the Colorado Springs area, charge $25-$50 an hour less than the "sticks and bricks" shops. Most of the shops in my area are booking work 2-3 weeks out while in general, I am able to get to a customer on the same day (if truly an emergency) or within 2-3 days for non-emergency scheduled work.
Anyway, good article and I enjoy following your posts.
TheRVgeeks
Friday 6th of August 2021
Hi Dennis! Thanks for that feedback, and great to hear that you and other mobile techs in your area are less expensive. We did find that in many cases, the lower overhead of mobile techs was offset by travel or other charges. While we did mention that lower overhead can potentially lower prices, you're right... we did focus more on the potential for higher pricing, which certainly isn't always the case. Thanks for adding your experience to the conversation!
Drew
Friday 6th of August 2021
A better site is RV Service Reviews. The only shops where people have actually used/reviewed them. Very reliable results- they also review mobile guys too.
TheRVgeeks
Friday 6th of August 2021
Hi Drew! Thanks very much for mentioning this one. While there are still reviews on the website, we didn’t include it because no one seems to be maintaining it anymore. We tried to contact them and were unable to get any kind of response. It seems that the information may be starting to get a bit stale, although still may be a good resource for the time being. The form for submitting a review is no longer working, and we don’t know how long that’s been going on.