Buying an RV is exciting, but owning one is a long-term commitment. Additionally, your RV will need inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and upgrades through a trusted RV repair shop.
RV dealerships and independent RV repair shops both play important roles, but their business models can be very different.
RV Dealers Are an Important Part of the Industry
RV Buyers rely on dealers for new and used units, parts, and service.
RV dealerships help owners purchase new and used RVs. Additionally, they arrange financing, handle trade-ins, and introduce customers to different manufacturers and models.
They can also be an important resource when your RV is under factory warranty. Some manufacturers require warranty repairs to be completed by an authorized dealer or repair facility, and prior authorization may be required.
For these situations, your selling dealer or manufacturer can be a good place to start.
An Independent RV Repair Shop Has a Different Focus
However, a dedicated independent RV repair shop isn’t primarily focused on selling you another RV.
Additionally, the focus is helping you maintain, diagnose, repair, and improve the RV you already own.
A professional RV repair shop can support ongoing care and troubleshooting.
That can include services such as:
- Preventative maintenance and inspections
- Electrical and plumbing diagnostics
- Roof inspections, resealing and repairs
- Slide-out service and repairs
- Wheel bearings, brakes and suspension
- Appliance troubleshooting and service
- Water leak diagnosis and repairs
- Batteries, solar and electrical upgrades
- Awnings and slide toppers
- RV parts and accessories
- Hitch and towing upgrades
Diagnosis Matters
One advantage of developing a relationship with a repair-focused facility is having somewhere to turn.
Moreover, this is particularly useful when a problem isn’t obvious.
An electrical problem isn’t always a bad component. Similarly, a slide-out problem isn’t always a failed motor. Moreover, water appearing inside the RV doesn’t necessarily mean the leak is directly above it.
Good RV service involves diagnosing the cause of the problem. Consequently, you decide what needs to be repaired or replaced.
Your RV Needs Service Long After the Sale
However, an RV may only be purchased once, but it will require maintenance throughout its life.
Roofs and sealants need inspections. However, bearings and brakes also require service. Additionally, suspension components wear. Appliances develop problems. Furthermore, batteries age. Finally, slide-outs require attention.
You may also decide to improve your RV with upgraded suspension.
Additionally, these upgrades include disc brakes, solar, batteries, towing equipment, or other accessories.
Moreover, that’s where a long-term relationship with an experienced RV repair shop can become valuable.
Find a Shop Before You Need One
Don’t wait until you’re days away from a camping trip with a major problem to start looking for an RV repair facility.
Find a shop that can learn about your RV and understand its maintenance history.
Then use it as a resource when you have questions, need service, or want to make improvements.
We Help You Keep Your RV on the Road
At California RV Specialists LLC, our focus is the RV you already own.
We provide professional RV maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, inspections, parts and upgrades for RV owners throughout Northern California.
California RV Specialists LLC
200 S. Cherokee Lane
Lodi, CA 95240
209-263-7040
The dealer helped you buy your RV. Let California RV Specialists help you maintain, repair and enjoy it for the miles and adventures ahead.
