Latest from our techs
DIY vs hire a mobile RV technician: 5 jobs you should never DIY
Propane, slide-out mechanism, roof reseal, lithium wiring, and chassis brakes. Safety, warranty, and insurance math that decides.
How long does an RV roof last? Maintenance timeline by roof type
TPO 12-15 years, EPDM 15-20, fiberglass 20-25. Reseal intervals, climate factors, and what extends roof life 5 to 10 years.
7 signs your RV slide-out needs immediate attention
Grinding, popping, corner gap, hydraulic leak, sluggish travel, blown breaker, water staining. Any one turns $485 into $3,500.
How to find the best RV repair shop in 2026: 10 vetting questions
Certifications, pricing transparency, warranty handling, and the red flags that signal a bad shop before the truck rolls.
RV pre-purchase inspection: what a certified technician checks
110+ checkpoint NRVIA protocol that takes 3 to 4 hours and finds $2,400 to $8,500 in deferred maintenance on the median used coach.
How much does mobile RV repair cost in 2026?
Certified labor rates, trip fees, parts markup, and how to vet a quote before the truck rolls. Real 2026 numbers from 12,000+ tickets.
When should you fix an RV slide-out vs replace it?
The $1,800 repair threshold, three on-site tests that decide, and why most "dead motors" are something cheaper.
RV roof types compared: TPO vs EPDM vs fiberglass
Lifespan, reseal interval, repair cost, and climate fit for the three roof materials that ship on RVs today.
How to winterize an RV in Florida vs Texas vs Idaho
Three different procedures for three different climates. Humidity in FL, freeze events in TX, full antifreeze fill in ID.
RV insurance claims for storm damage: what is covered and what is not
Hurricane, hail, and falling-tree damage is covered. Gradual leaks are not. Documentation rules and the claim-clearing workflow.
Is RV solar worth it?
Real cost-payback math for 200W to 1200W rooftop systems. When solar pays for itself, when it doesn't, and what we install most often.
Is an RV lithium battery upgrade worth it?
Battle Born vs lead-acid: cost, weight, usable amp-hours, cycle life. We've installed both. Here's the field math on payback.
Best time of year for RV roof repair
Why fall is the right window for an RV roof reseal in most US climates. Temperature, humidity, and Dicor cure-time math.
How can I tell if an RV water pump is bad?
The four symptoms we hear weekly, the diagnostic order we follow, and when it's the pump vs. an air leak vs. the plumbing.
Schwintek motor failure: what to do when the slide stops mid-travel
The sound the motor makes before it dies, the cost to swap, and why you should stop running it the second you hear the click.
RV AC blows but no cold air: the 3 root causes
Capacitor, refrigerant, fan motor. The order we test in, the cost of each fix, and why the dealer wants 4x what a mobile tech charges.