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Complete Guide To Repairing or Replacing Your RV’s Roof

• Last Updated: March 19, 2024
• 18 minutes read

If your RV or camper’s roof is leaking, damaged, or worn down and old, it might be time to repair or replace the roof.

Over time, rain, wind, snow and even UV rays from the sun can break down the seals and RV roof material, leading to water damage and other issues. You should address RV roof issues as soon as possible, to avoid further damage. 

Is your RV roof leaking? Are you stressed out about how much it’s going to cost to fix? If so, you’re not alone. 

One of the first questions people have about their leaky motorhome and travel trailer roof is how much it will cost to repair or replace. 

Camper roof replacements typically cost between $300 and $325 per linear foot. For example, if your RV is 30 feet long, it would cost between $9,000 and $9,750 to replace the roof of your RV.

The cost largely depends on the type of roof material, and the labor costs of the auto shop completing the job. However, you may be able to repair or replace your RV roof yourself.

In this article, I’ll cover the best types of RV roof material and their costs, as well as provide the steps to re-seal, repair, and replace your camper’s roof. I will also offer some suggestions to keep your RV roof in the best condition.

Type Of RV Roofing Material And How Much Does They Cost To Replace

The most common types of camper roofing material are TPO, EPDM, fiberglass, and aluminum.

In general, EPDM and TPO are the most popular and common types of material used for RV roofs.

Each type of roofing material has different advantages, costs, and maintenance needs. Let’s get into it!

Rubber EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is a synthetic rubber material with membrane-like construction that is often used for flat roofs like those on RVs and travel trailers.

EPDM is extremely durable and cost-effective, typically costing around $4 to $8 per square foot.

Using our 30-foot RV example, it would cost about $1,020 to $2,040 for 255 square feet of EPDM roofing material for the RV, assuming the camper is 8 ½ feet wide.

TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) is probably the most common material used for RV roofs.

The material is a single-ply membrane, meaning that it’s a single layer of synthetic rubber with reinforcing scrim. Like EPDM, it’s used primarily for flat roofs.

TPO is very UV-resistant, and it can help reduce energy consumption when installed as your RV roof. Additionally, it’s very long-lasting and if properly maintained, could last as much as 30 years.

Decent quality TPO RV roofing will cost between $5.50 and $6 per square foot, so using our 30-foot camper, the cost for the TPO alone would be between $1,400 and $1,530 for 255 square feet of material.

Fiberglass is less popular as an RV roofing material because it’s heavier and more expensive than TPO or EPDM.

However, fiberglass roofs require less maintenance than roofs using the other materials, which may be preferable for some.

Fiberglass is one of the toughest roofing materials available, and it is highly resistant to heavy rain, snow, and hail.

It won’t rust, rot, or mildew, and is also fire-resistant. The material is also very long-lasting; a fiberglass roof should last for 25 to 30 years with little or no maintenance.

It’s also one of the most cost-effective RV roofing materials, costing $2 to $4 per square foot ($510 to $1,020 to replace 255 square feet of roof). 

The least most common RV roofing material you’ll find is aluminum. Some travel trailer brands – such as Airstream – use aluminum roofing, but it adds a lot more weight than the other camper roofing materials.

Like fiberglass, aluminum has fairly low maintenance needs, and unlike rubber or fiberglass, it’s non-toxic.

You can also recycle your scrap roofing when you replace it, since aluminum is one of the few materials that doesn’t diminish in value.

Aluminum roofing sheets cost around $3 per square foot, so the cost to replace the roofing material on a 30-foot by 8 ½-foot camper would be around $770.

How RV Sealant and Coating Protects The Roof

The roofing material is just one of the things you’ll need to purchase for an RV roof replacement or repair job.

Sealant is key; water damage is one of the most common reasons an RV roof needs to be repaired or replaced, and usually, the damage happens around the seals or because the roof coating has deteriorated.

If you catch a leak and fix it quickly, you could save yourself a lot of time and money. 

If you decide to pay a professional when replacing your RV roof or just resealing it, the resealing portion of the job alone may cost between $1,000 and $1,700, or as much as $2,000 for larger RVs.

You can begin to see why an RV roof replacement can cost as much as $10,000, and why you may want to do the job or parts of it yourself.

Reinforce the Sealant

It’s recommended that you regularly check your camper’s roof for leaks, and that you reinforce the sealant around the seams at least once each year.

When doing so, be sure to caulk all around the air conditioning unit, roof vents, skylights and any other places where there may be a crack or seam in the roofing material.

If you haven’t used the sealant before, spot check its compatibility by applying a small amount in an inconspicuous area before applying it to all areas.

Keep in mind that, if you live in a humid climate, you may need to use a different type of RV sealant .

You can always check with your camper’s manufacturer for product recommendations.

Recoat the Roof Surface

At some point during your RV’s life, you will probably need to recoat the roof. This is a protective layer that covers the roofing material almost like paint.

Over time, the coating becomes chalky and may wear off. Although this is normal, it’s a clear sign that it’s time to recoat the roof. 

The coating is important because it helps to increase the waterproof and weatherproof capability of the whole roof.

Be sure to keep in mind that you might need a specific type of coating depending on the type of roof material you have. 

One method of recoating is an RV liquid roof, which is an EPDM coating that you paint onto the roof of your camper.

The liquid roof costs almost $90 per gallon, which covers about 42 square feet. For our 30-foot by 8 ½ foot camper example, we’d need about six gallons to cover the roof.

You can save if you buy the material in larger quantities, such as four or five-gallon pails.

Once dry, the liquid roof barrier protects it from UV rays from the sun and also adds weatherproofing to block moisture and slow wear-and-tear from the elements. 

By regularly coating your RV roof with this type of protective sealant, you can prolong the life of your RV and prevent water damage from happening. 

How to Repair or Replace Your RV Roof

If you own an older RV of you’ve owned your camper for awhile, there’s a good chance that you’ll need to replace the roof at least one time during its lifespan.

If you stay on top of repairs and maintenance, and fix any leaks quickly, you can minimize or postpone the need to replace the whole roof.

However, if there are multiple areas where the roof is damaged, or there’s a single area with extensive damage that is compromising the rest of the roof, it may be time to replace it. 

Tools You Will Need

When you plan to repair or replace your camper’s roof yourself, there are some tools you’ll need to get the job done as quickly and effectively as possible.

Although every job is different, some general tools you should have on hand for dealing with your RV roof include:

Safety glasses

Roller to roll out and flow the adhesive

Acetone or other cleaner, like a 3M Scotch Bright Pad

Razor knife or shears for cutting the replacement material

Scraper or utility blade to remove old caulking

Respirator (for fiberglass roofs)

Rubber gloves

Bucket for mixing adhesive/catalyst

Prepare Your RV Roof for Repair or Replacement

The first step to any RV roof job is to clean the existing roof or repair area well. In order for the adhesive or catalyst material to bond with the roof material, all traces of oil, grease, grime, oxidation and silicone sealants must be removed.

If it’s just a small repair, feel free to use a rag and a solvent to scrub the area clean.

For larger repairs and full roof resealing jobs or replacements, it might be more effective to first power-wash, then scrub where necessary until the roof is completely clean. 

With EPDM roofing, you will need to cut away any residual silicone caulking and remove any surface wax with a removing agent designed for this purpose.

Once the roof is dry after cleaning, you will likely need to apply an EPDM primer.

Even if you did a fantastic job cleaning the roof, it’s likely to still be dirty or stained in some areas, so using a EPDM primer will prepare the surface for a better bond between the roof and the tape.

How to Repair a Punctured RV Roof

Although you might pay a professional to do a full roof replacement for your RV, there are many roof repair jobs that are easy and far cheaper if you do them yourself.

One of these is repairing a punctured or torn RV roof. To fix this kind of damage, all you really need to do is install a patch:

Thoroughly clean the area around the repair. 

Remove any excess silicone. 

Apply sealant or caulking to any recesses, and let dry. 

Glue down any loose roof membrane, and add fasteners if needed. 

Let it cure 24 hours. 

Apply the patch so that there’s at least two inches of overlap on all sides of the repair area, and cover any reinforcement fasteners.

Seal the patch and edges around it with RV roof coating.

RV roof tape or RV roof patches are easy to apply, with adhesive on one side that sticks to your RV roof and seals up the torn or punctured area.

These patches are very durable, and provide a permanent solution to a tear or small hole.

It’s a good idea to keep some in your RV’s emergency tool kit just in case something happens while you’re out on a trip. You don’t want a punctured roof causing leaks and creating water damage!

How to Replace Your RV Or Motorhome Roof

A DIY RV roof replacement is certainly possible, and will help you save lots of money since you will only need to buy the materials.

The following are all of the steps to follow when replacing your RV’s roof:

Remove any fixtures, such as vents, antennas, or air conditioning units. Remove the awning as well.

Use a high-quality stainless steel putty knife to scrape away the old sealant around the removed fixtures., remove the existing roof membrane. for rv’s rubber roofs such as tpo or epdm, you will need to peel back the roofing material until you can see the plywood structure beneath. aluminum roofs require you to unscrew the old panels to remove them, and you will need a dye grinder to remove the fiberglass matting that covers these types of roofs., check the plywood beneath the roof membrane for damage. if you notice areas where the wood is rotted or bowing, it has water damage and should be replaced. clean the rest of the (undamaged) plywood with mineral spirits to treat it to prevent mold and mildew from growing., install seam tape in places where the plywood meets and along the edge of the camper’s roof where it meets the side of your camper. this will help maintain a good seal and reinforce any weak areas., rubber roofs are installed by coating layers of adhesive onto the plywood roof, then rolling on the roof replacement panels. fiberglass roofs have similar installation, and you will paint on the adhesive catalyst resin before covering it with the fiberglass matting and gel coat. allow the adhesive to sit for a little bit until it’s tacky, and then roll your roofing material over the top, pressing out all air bubbles as you go. cut holes in the rubber or matting for any fixtures that are going back on the roof., after your roof is replaced, the final step is to reinstall your rv’s roof fixtures and seal them with caulking to prevent any leaks in the new roof., how to fix a leaky skylight, roof vent, ac unit or hatch.

Since RV’s rooftop systems such as the A/C unit or roof vent are essentially holes cut in the roof, the edges around them can develop leaks that you will need to fix to avoid water damage.

Luckily, it’s a pretty easy job:

Scrape away any residual silicone caulking.

Clean the surface of the roof around the leak with a plastic scrub pad or sandpaper, then swab with a solvent-soaked rag. , seal the edges around the vent or system with sealant or sealant strips, covering all screws., position the vent flange so that it overlaps the roof surface by about two inches in either direction, and be sure to roll-in the sealant so that it bonds permanently..

How to Seal and Coat Your RV’s Roof

A significant part of maintaining, repairing and replacing your RV’s roof involves sealing and coating the surface so that it’s more durable and weather-resistant. 

What is the Best RV Roof Sealant?

The best sealant to use depends on the roof surface and the application. For EPDM, TPO and aluminum roofs, the recommended material is M-1 sealant ($7.25 per 10.1-ounce tube).

If you’re sealing around a roof vent or skylight, industry experts recommend using SB-140 butyl caulking ($5.75 per 10.3-ounce tube).

For resealing RV windows, the experts again suggest M-1 sealant, but Duralink ($6.25 per 10.1-ounce tube) is also used and has excellent adhesion to glass. 

If you are sealing around irregular surfaces, the best sealant to use is WebSeal tape.

It has a unique, woven fabric backing with microsealant composition so that it bonds perfectly on flat surfaces as well as around curves, angles, bolts and pipes.

It’s also highly weather resistant, and remains flexible even in climates with temperatures as low as negative 70 degrees Fahrenheit. 

How to Coat a Rubber RV Roof

If your RV’s roof is made of EPDM or TPO, you will need to re-coat it every year or so to maintain it properly and maximize its lifespan. Here are the steps for Applying Rubber Roof Coating To Your Camper:

Check the roof for any leaks, and repair them before coating your camper foof.

Deep-clean the entire roof; power-wash, then scrub stained or dirty areas with a 1:3 bleach/water mixture and a thick bristled street broom or scrubber. if the bleach doesn’t get the stains out, try tsp and water. power wash the roof again after cleaning to rinse it., remove old rv roof coatings and all silicone excess around the roof vents, air conditioning unit, and other systems., glue down any raised areas around the roof with m-1 sealant or eternabond doublestick., for epdm roofs, you should apply a thin layer of epdm primer (and allow it to cure about 30 minutes) before applying the roof coating., open the coating can and remove any ‘skin’ on the surface. stir the coating for four to five minutes, until it is fully combined., apply the roof coating (roofmate ht for light foot traffic or aes-125 epoxy for more long-lasting results). let it cure for one to three days, depending on the temperature in your area. then, apply a second coat in the opposite direction..

Different Types of RV Roof Coating Sealants

As mentioned throughout this article so far, there are a few different types of RV roof coating materials, and your choice will depend on what type of RV roof you have and the durability you need it to have. 

• RoofMate HT: Non-flammable, easy to apply, and quick to cure, RoofMate HT is a high-performance elastomeric acrylic roof coating that lasts for about six years before you need to recoat. It’s designed to accommodate light foot traffic, with both a high tensile and high elongation. Use a primer before coating with RoofMate HT, which costs about $166.95 for a 5-gallon bucket.
• Ultra Shield: If you don’t need to get on top of your RV, Ultra Shield is a good option. It’s another elastomeric acrylic roof coating that’s cost-effective, has easy roll-on application, cures quickly, and is non-flammable. Ultra Shield will last for about five years before recoating. Use a primer before coating with Ultra Shield, which costs about $76.95 for a 5-gallon bucket.
• AES-125: This two-part elastomeric epoxy coating is very long-lasting and highly waterproof. Despite its durability, it’s not designed for foot traffic. Application also requires practice. AES-125 costs $485 for a 5-gallon bucket.
• EPDM Rubber Coating: Liquid EPDM rubber coating comes in a two-part solvent base. This is the most expensive of the RV roof coating, and it’s also the most difficult to work with. It is not oil resistant, it’s flammable before it’s cured, and it’s not recommended for foot traffic areas. EPDM rubber coating also has a lower elongation, and costs between $1.50 and $2.50 per square foot of material. So, for a 255-square-foot roof, the coating material will cost between $382.50 and $637.50.

How to Maintain Your RV Roof

Even if you’re repairing or replacing your RV roof yourself, the materials alone are going to cost several hundreds of dollars.

You can maximize the lifespan of your roof and minimize the frequency of re-coating by regularly cleaning it, checking frequently for leaks, repairing damage quickly, and keeping it covered. 

Here are some RV roof maintenance tips as well as best practices you can follow for RV Roof Damage Prevention.

1: Clean Your RV Roof Regularly

As part of your RV maintenance schedule, you should clean the roof of your camper.

Dirt and debris can damage the sealant on your RV roof over time, and make it more prone to developing leaks and causing water damage.

Therefore, a regular washing is important to maintaining the integrity of the seals and waterproofing of the camper’s roof.

A good rule of thumb is to wash the roof when you’re deep-cleaning after each camping trip. 

To wash your RV roof properly, choose your detergent based on the type of roof you have.

If your RV’s roof is aluminum or fiberglass, you can use the same mild detergent you use to wash the rest of the RV.

If your camper’s roof is TPO or EPDM, you might need a rubber-safe RV roof cleanser. Either way, rinse well after sudsing!

2: Check For Leaks

The roof-cleaning process offers the perfect time to check your RV’s roof for leaks.

As you power-wash the roof, ask your spouse or a friend to walk around below you inside the camper, checking the ceiling and walls for dampness or drips.

As you wash or rinse the roof, look for cracks in the roof seal and feel for any soft areas that may be a sign of water damage or rot. Fix leaks quickly and as you discover them to minimize damage. 

3: Repair RV Roof Damage ASAP

As soon as you notice leaks or other damage in the roof or its fixtures, repair them.

It’s better to spend a few hundred dollars on a repair job now, than to have to pay nearly $10,000 to replace the whole roof. 

Additionally, damage that’s allowed to sit unaddressed can get worse, and lead to more issues or more extensive and expensive repairs.

The same goes for your rooftop systems, like the air conditioning unit. If it stops working, moisture can build up in the system and may strain the seal between the unit and the roof, or cause mold and mildew to develop.

4: Investing In A RV Roof Cover for Durability

In addition to all of the maintenance you should do to maximize the lifetime of your RV’s roof, you may want to consider a cover for your camper or just for the roof.

It’s optimal to store your RV indoors, but this is often very expensive and might be out of budget for most RV owners.

An alternative is a waterproof and UV-resistant RV cover or an RV roof cover.

These come in a wide range of measurements, so the trick is to get one that is specifically designed to fit your camper or its roof. 

However, even RV covers have their disadvantages. A good quality RV cover will allow moisture to evaporate, but it also prevents airflow from circulating around your RV underneath it, so mildew can grow.

So, it’s best to give your RV a break and only cover it during storage season.

Note: Tarps are even worse than RV covers at allowing mildew and mold to grow in a short period of time, so only use these as a short-term solution.

Although a professional RV roof replacement job will likely cost as much as $325 per linear foot, you can significantly reduce the cost if you replace your RV roof yourself.

I hope this article has provided all of the resources you need to know how much an RV roof replacement might cost, the materials involved, and how to repair or replace your camper’s roof on your own.

About Author / Aaron Richardson

Aaron Richardson is an expert RVer and the co-founder of RVing Know How. Aaron, along with his wife Evelyn, has been living and traveling in their Keystone Fuzion RV since 2017. Their adventures span across the country and beyond, including memorable RVing experiences in Mexico. Aaron's passion for the outdoors and RVing shines through in his writings, where he shares a blend of travel stories, practical tips, and insights to enhance the RV lifestyle.

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Should you cover your rv during the winter or summer.

Thanks for the great article! Do you know how we can tell what material we have? EPDM vs TPO? We had a raccoon crawl up under our RV cover during winter and scratch a few area of the EPDM/TPO down to the plywood.

I’m wondering if it’s best to patch these areas with a primer and patch or a roll on type product. Do you have a preference or recommendation for a 4 by 12-18” inch area that was scratched? Thanks!

Aaron Richardson

I wrote a comprehensive guide on this exact same topic https://www.rvingknowhow.com/rv-roof-replacement-and-repair-guide/

Thoroughly clean the area around the repair.

Remove any excess silicone.

Apply sealant or caulking to any recesses, and let dry.

Glue down any loose roof membrane, and add fasteners if needed.

Let it cure 24 hours.

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10 Most Common Travel Trailer Repairs And How To Avoid Them

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Travel trailer repairs are part and parcel of the RV lifestyle. You can’t have one without the other. Maintenance and preventative maintenance are just a part of life on the road. In this article, I will share some of what I’ve learned about how to avoid some of the most common travel trailer repairs.

Some things stand out more than others, and RVers are understandably agitated with manufacturers in recent years, thanks to the expanding number of repairs. Hopefully, what’s become common in the last few years, is not a reflection of the long-term.

In the meantime, it’s a good idea to compile a preventative maintenance list, which accomplishes two things. First, it helps to tackle issues before they become serious problems. Second, it trains your eye to see potential issues before they arise.

Why Do Travel Trailers Have So Many Issues?

While there’s always a degree of quality control issues (RVs are moving homes, complicated in many ways), COVID put the situation front and center, arguably making it worse. It’s a matter of quantity over quality. Anyone working in the manufacturing industry will tell you that an emphasis on quantity only makes things worse.

While we were touring and creating RV reviews over the past five years, we certainly noticed a huge decline in the quality of travel trailers during the pandemic. It was during this time that the phrase “Covid Coach” was born.

The demand for RVs throughout the pandemic drove production through the roof, with many hands and skill sets involved in the assembly line. There’s also the lack of universal components, with many parts coming from different brands, with different quality control standards and protocols.

Combine all of that with a travel trailer that faces a future of getting beat to death over potholes, side roads, curbs, etc., and you have a recipe for repair issues. In most cases, extensive use is as bad as no use. A travel trailer that sits for a long time is susceptible to problems as well.

Last but not least, new RVers have absolutely no clue what they’re looking at. We’ve all been there. Owning a new travel trailer does not automatically convey travel trailer expertise. We learn as we go, and it’s hard to know every little thing to look for with no experience at all.

As time goes on, that preventative maintenance list grows and things fall into a sort of rhythm, especially if you’re proactive about staying on top of things. In the meantime, here is a list of the most common travel trailer repairs. If you’re a first-time travel trailer owner, make good use of it.

What Are The Most Common Travel Trailer Repairs?

Keep in mind that the most common travel trailer repairs are not necessarily the same as the things we encounter during the shake-down stage. The following list is an overall picture of the regular, ins-and-outs of repairs that all RV owners deal with at some point or another.

1. Tire Blowouts

No travel trailer repairs list is complete without listing tire blowouts, something that’s common on anything that sits on the ground with wheels. While travel trailer tire blowouts are common, they are definitely scarier than a blowout on your car, especially if it’s a sizable, heavy travel trailer, and you’re traveling at a high rate of speed.

A big part of preventative maintenance is knowing what to expect and understanding causation. As it happens, there are several things that can potentially cause a tire blowout.

• Tires become too hot
• The travel trailer is overloaded
• Axle alignment issues
• Low or high tire pressure
• Sidewall cracking goes unaddressed
• Wrong tire size
• Low tread on an old tire
• Punctures in the tread or sidewall

Of course, knowing what causes blowouts is all the information you need to practice some good old-fashioned, preventative maintenance. The kind of preventative maintenance necessary for avoiding blowouts is fairly straightforward and simple. It’s just a matter of routine observation.

• Check and maintain your tire pressure routinely
• Add an air compressor to your repair toolkit
• Keep your tires covered when the travel trailer sits for a while
• Install a tire pressure monitoring system
• Routinely check the sidewalls
• Replace your tires every 5 to 7 years

2. A/C Not Cold

Travel trailer repairs aren’t all that different from your average home and auto repairs. Everything is a little smaller and a little closer at hand, however, which makes maintenance and repairs a little easier in some cases. The A/C not blowing cold is a common, if extremely frustrating, repair in travel trailers and RVs in general.

Newbie RVers are probably just discovering the dynamics of parking on asphalt, directly in the sun, and something actually being wrong with the A/C. Much of the time, it’s less about the A/C and more about the outside heat and how you’re handling it.

• Check your windows and roof vents to see if you feel a lot of outside heat coming through
• Make sure your RV is parked in a shady spot and not directly in the sun
• Check your A/C filter and clean it if necessary
• Check the A/C coils and fins and clean them if necessary

The A/C unit is one of the most important appliances on your RV but, for some reason, RVers seem to neglect it more than anything else. It’s a pain in the neck to service one, but it’s more than worth the effort.

3. Roof Leaks

Inclement weather, heat, cold, and the strains of the road create very common issues with the roof. You have a variety of things mounted to the roof and, wherever something is mounted, or a vent fan sits, is also a weak spot.

One of the worst things about a roof leak is the residual damage that comes after, especially if it rains. Roof leaks can also develop into one of the most damaging travel trailer repairs on the list.

• The roof is not sealed properly
• Delamination in the sidewall
• Faulty sealant around roof structures
• Damage from accidents (on the road or caught in extreme storms)

There are vent fans, skylights, solar panels, A/C units, antennas, cables passing through the roof, fans, and basically, an entirely distinct, topographic network of stuff, all of which need a reason to penetrate your travel trailer roof.

If they could come up with a vibrating massage chair that can be mounted to an RV roof, they would probably do it.

All of these ingress and egress points weaken the structure and all of them, individually, are a weak point in the rooftop. This is a formula for one of the more insidious roof issues—the slow leak.

It’s the one you don’t see. Meanwhile, it’s creating mold and mildew. Staying on top of your RV roof (not literally) is all about preventative maintenance, once again.

• Conduct routine inspections of your RV’s roof
• Look for cracked Dicor patching
• Keep an eye out for UV damage and physical damage along and around everything mounted on your travel trailer’s roof
• Bubbles, blisters, and cracking
• Check over all Dicor and other sealants twice per year (at the very minimum)

4. Furnace Problems

Furnace problems are right behind the A/C as one of the more irritating travel trailer repairs, especially if you’re in places like Alaska or northern Minnesota from January to February. The difficulty with furnaces is that the underlying issue is nebulous. However, there are key troubleshooting identifiers to help you lock it down.

Those are just some of the more common problems . There are more parts that a furnace relies on than meets the eye. One of the most helpful things you can do is look up your furnace and learn everything you can about its functionality. Though some of the jargon above sounds difficult, most of them are surprisingly simple fixes.

5. Wheel Bearing Replacement

Of the travel trailer repairs on this list, failing wheel bearings are the loudest. Wheel bearings are greased and when the grease wears off, metal-on-metal friction takes its place. The general rule of thumb is to replace them every 12,000 miles.

Of course, almost no one does that. However, stick to 12,000 miles, and you won’t have to worry about that awful squealing sound and the eyes of the entire campground squarely on you as you back your travel trailer in. Now, you can clean and grease your wheel bearings, or you can replace them.

The former is the most labor-intensive, believe it or not. Knowing that the choice is entirely up to you.

6. No Battery Power

Unless your batteries are ancient and you’re just ignoring them, this is something that rarely has to do with the batteries . As travel trailer repairs go, this is often the simplest to fix, because it is most likely your circuit breakers.

All it takes is cranking up the microwave and inching over that 30-amp limit without realizing it. In the vast majority of battery issue cases, the rig’s breakers are tripped, and it’s the first thing you should check.

If the breakers look fine, check the battery disconnect switch. Make sure that you’re not over-addressing the problem as well. For instance, you might have a faulty GFCI outlet and are attributing it to the battery. Last but not least, check over all of the visible wiring, looking for corrosion or obvious damage.

7. Shower Not Draining

You’re as liable to run into this in your home as you are in an RV because it’s so common in both. This is either one of the cleanest or dirtiest of travel trailer repairs, depending on how far you have to go. If you have long hair, well, get the gloves ready.

Start troubleshooting at the drain and work your way to the gray water tank. That is, unless the gray water tank is full. In that case, you know what you have to do. Avoid using powerful chemical cleaners in your RV, as the pipes aren’t as resilient as their household counterparts.

Dump a box of baking soda in the drain and follow it up with vinegar. Don’t mix the two first, unless you want to throw a bubbling, hissing, mess of a party in your RV bathroom. If you have to pull hair out, there’s nothing for it but to get down there and start yanking.

I find that removing the drain cover helps before you start removing the hair clog. And sometimes I take a wire hangar and cut it. Then I bend the end to make a small hook which helps to grab any hair further down the drain. Once you’re done, a few hits with the plunger should finish it off.

8. Toilet Doesn’t Hold Water

Another of the dirty travel trailer repairs you’re likely to come across is a toilet that refuses to hold water. Not so bad when going number one. Number two is problematic at best. This type of RV toilet has to have running water and a stable water level to function properly. There are a few reasons a toilet won’t do its job and hold water.

• Water pressure is low
• The flange is damaged and needs replacing
• The gasket is worn out and needs replacing
• Busted valve
• Clogged drain line
• The fill tube is broken (in which case, your bathroom is now a water park)
• Built-up limescale compromises the seals

There are others on the above list that may turn your bathroom floor into a slip-n-slide, depending on where the water diverts. As long as your water is on, it has to go somewhere and gravity doesn’t always function at our convenience.

Fortunately, most of these are visible fixes, and, even if you have to remove the toilet, it’s not the most difficult job (if a bit unclean).

9. Awning Alignment

If you keep up with travel trailer repairs in the news, you probably know that awnings are the source of thousands upon thousands of recalls in recent years. Fortunately, awning alignment issues aren’t usually the core issue of these recalls. In fact, it’s something you can generally fix yourself with a ladder and a screwdriver.

What you want to do is locate the attachment points of the awning (Usually the drip rail or gutter), and loosen the screw enough to shift the fabric so it aligns when it rolls up and extends. You can sit there and open and shut the awning as much as you need to, making incremental adjustments until it feeds into the roll correctly.

10. Water Heater Issues

Like so many of the travel trailer repairs on this list, we can write entire articles on fixing some of these things. The water heater is one of them. Here are some common problems with RV water heaters and some troubleshooting tips.

• The water heater breaker is tripped
• The Campground breaker panel is off
• Faulty heating element
• Insufficient power or fuel
• Exhaust blockage
• The water supply is insufficient

The first two are pretty self-explanatory and easy to check. The faulty heating element is a simple one as well. All you need is a multimeter set to ohms (electric-only water heaters). Place your leads on the heating element and you should get a reading of 9.6 to 10 ohms.

For gas, always check your valves first and, of course, make sure your tanks are topped off. Exhaust blockage doesn’t even need anything solid to block it. All it takes is a strong wind and it can’t function properly. The only thing you can do in this scenario is shift the travel trailer to remove the exhaust from direct wind impact.

Routinely check and/or clean your filter screen and properly winterize your water heater every year. Make sure your water valves are all open and you’re not flushing the toilet too much while the tank is heating up for the first time.

What Travel Trailer Repairs Are Covered By Warranty?

First and foremost, if you break something or completely ignore an existing issue, taking advantage of the warranty just went out the window while traveling at high speed.

Besides that, warranties are tricky business and the small print really matters—a lot. Most of your common travel trailer repairs are covered, but there are always exceptions to keep an eye out for.

Also, if you think you can neglect insurance while warranty coverage is still average, that would be a resounding no. You still need to do your due diligence and cover the value of your asset with insurance.

You’ll get the most out of your warranty if you practice proper, routine preventative maintenance and insurance will take care of the things you can’t control.

Warranties cover most RV components in terms of workmanship and faults. In general, these include the aforementioned awnings, leveling jacks, engine and transmission (powertrain), steps, generators, water heaters, and water pumps.

It’s hard to get more specific than that, as subtle differences are common across a variety of brands.

The most important thing you need to know is—to go over that warranty thoroughly before you ever part with your hard-earned cash.

Mike and Susan, the owners of TravelTrailerPro.com and RVBlogger.com bought their warranty through Wholesale Warranties and highly recommend their coverage for a few reasons.

First of all, there is no mileage cap so if you are a full time or most time RVer, this is a huge advantage.

Second, Wholesale Warranties allow repairs from mobile RV techs. Mike and Susan have had their slide stuck in the out position twice, which prevented them from being able to drive to a repair facility.

And finally, they have saved thousands of dollars in repair costs in the first two years they owned their rig.

Is It Worth Doing Your Own RV Repairs?

It’s more than worth doing your own travel trailer repairs, especially if you start going through the math in your head. The average car mechanic takes $72 an hour to fix your car. That figure increases to $100 an hour for RVs and $150 an hour for mobile RV techs.

You pay a lot more for the labor than you will for the part. Here’s a good idea of the cost for various RV fixes:

As you can see, the expenses are wide-ranging, with a large disparity in most of the numbers, depending on the extent of the repair. If you do your own preventative maintenance, you’ll never know how much you’re saving, but it’s a lot.

If DIY travel trailer repairs are your thing, you effectively cut out the labor cost, while retaining the costs of the tools and components. At $100/hour, that’s a lot of savings.

Investing in training such as the NRVTA course will not only make you a more confident RVer but it can also save you time and money on RV repairs and maintenance.

Final Thoughts On Travel Trailer Repairs

Travel trailer repairs include a lot of information that we’ve crammed into small sub-sections. These are mostly troubleshooting tips and not replacements for full, informative breakdowns.

Fortunately, we have articles that are more specific on many of the common issues you may encounter throughout your time on the road.

This article is meant to hammer home the advantages of preventative maintenance and point you in the right direction with the most common travel trailer repairs. It’s honestly just a matter of time before you’re dealing with your own. It pays to be prepared!

Related Reading:

– How Often Should Travel Trailer Tires Be Replaced? – What Does An RV Water Heater Bypass Valve Do? – 11 Proven Ways to Eliminate RV Toilet Smells – How Often Should You Grease Travel Trailer Wheel Bearings

About the Author:

Thomas Godwin is a full-time freelance writer with a BFA in Creative Writing, a U.S. Marine, and an avid outdoorsman.

When he’s not writing, he’s raising chickens and Appleyard ducks. Thomas also constructs teardrop campers (attempting to anyway) and kayaks the Blackwater River with his wife, two daughters, and his Dobermans.

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Tips for Finding Reliable Mobile Service Techs on the Road

Mobile technicians can provide on-the-road or at-home maintenance and repairs for your RV. So, how can you find mobile technicians in your area?

Getting your RV serviced or maintained has always been a cumbersome task. You have to connect it, travel to the service center, steer your vehicle into a designated area amidst a sea of other RVs waiting for servicing, disconnect, and repeat the process once your vehicle is ready.

Mobile service techs have changed that, and you can now have your RV serviced in your own driveway or at a campground. Emergency roadside repairs are also much better suited for trained professionals with all the tools and many of the parts readily available.

Where to find reliable mobile RV service techs

So, how do you find a service technician near you, either in an emergency situation or for routine repairs and maintenance? Finding one close to home shouldn’t be too difficult. However, finding one on the road may be more difficult if you don’t know where to look.

Before you head out on any trips outside your home base, you should locate some mobile service techs. You don’t want to have to try finding them if you need them for an emergency fix. Adding mobile service techs to your travel plan , along with fuel stops and rest areas, will make for a more enjoyable trip, knowing they are there if you need them.

RVTAA Tech Locator

The RV Technician Association of America should be your first choice to find qualified RV service technicians. Their Technician Locator should be the first click you make in any search for mobile service techs. The map is conveniently broken down by technician status; Registered, Certified, and Master Certified. There are even custom filters for technician’s holding additional certifications by Lippert, Dometic, Aqua-Hot and more. 

The RVTAA was established to provide increased awareness of the importance of trained RV Technicians and to enhance the level of professionalism in the field. RVTAA technicians across North America have undergone a strict, standardized testing and certification process to ensure that you, the RVer, is getting a quality diagnosis and repair by a true professional.

Dealers will likely be familiar with most of the local techs as they probably deal with them for parts. Some dealers actually have their own mobile techs or subcontract out techs, so a call to the closest RV dealer may put you on the right track.

One advantage of using mobile dealer techs is that they have direct access to parts, so they may be able to show up with the parts needed. This can save time, and if your trip is compromised by the repair time, it is a very valuable thing.

The RV community

For almost anything RV-related, whether it’s a suggestion for the best generator, the least crowded campgrounds, or repair services, the RV community will have an answer.

Online groups and all those camping around you will have used or know someone who used a mobile service tech in that area. Doing a Facebook search of your area for RV service will also likely get you some hits.

Asking someone at the campground, including staff, can get you the names of local techs people have used. Many techs will have cards posted at campgrounds in the office or store for anyone looking for help. Anytime you see a card posted, grab one or take a picture because you never know when you’ll need a fix.

Mobile service tech directories

With the growing number of mobile service technicians across the country, online directories are becoming more popular as well.

People have taken the time to collect information from service companies operating in different states and compile it into a countrywide directory. Simply being able to filter your location makes finding a tech quick and easy.

A Google search for mobile service techs will bring up some of these directories. It’s not a bad idea to check multiple lists, as many of them are fairly new, so not all the information is the same from site to site. There seem to be new apps and online directories popping up weekly; however, here are two popular ones:

• gomechanic – This app will help you find an RV tech or automobile mechanic in your area. This is great if you have tow vehicle issues and not just RV issues.
• My RV Resource – This online directory lists not only mobile services techs but locations for RV storage, local parts suppliers, and waste tank cleaning companies.

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Mobile techs are as capable as any RV tech when it comes to repairs. The limit is, of course, not having all the parts on hand. In some instances, the initial call-out will be to diagnose the problem, and then parts will have to be bought, and they’ll return to fix it. This will often happen on the same day depending on your location.

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Need RV Repair? Find A Mobile RV Repair Provider Near You 

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The day has finally arrived! After months of planning your RV trip, you’ve taken time off work, carefully charted your travel route, booked all your campsites, bought the latest gear, and circled all the most Instagrammable sites along the way. You load up your RV and take off down the road. Everything is going great then suddenly … TROUBLE! Your RV squeaks, squeals, and hisses before finally breaking down on the side of the highway. You need to find a mobile RV repair provider near you!

Now you’re stranded on the side of the road, miles from the nearest repair shop. Chances are you can’t fix the problem yourself, but you don’t want to throw away thousands of dollars and ruin your entire vacation by having your rig towed back to the shop. 

Thankfully, there’s a very good chance that there is a certified mobile RV repair provider near you. They will come to you to service your RV or camper, quickly getting you back on the road.  

Today, we are going to learn everything there is to know about mobile RV repair, including: 

• Why Choose Mobile RV Repair? 
• 20 Questions to Ask A Mobile RV Repair Service 
• 5 Ways to Find A Mobile RV Repair Service Near You

Plus, we share our expertly researched list of 375 mobile RV repair shops around the United States . 

You never know when you will need mobile RV repair. The good news is we got you covered. 

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• Why Choose Mobile RV Repair?

Let’s first understand why mobile RV repair is the right answer for your needs. Mobile RV repair services allow you to:

• Have peace of mind by dealing with a certified, reliable service technician face to face 
• Escape expensive towing fees and lengthy repairs made by less experienced mechanics 
• Not have to worry about finding a place to sleep for several nights
• Get your camping trip or vacation back on track fast and hassle-free

Let’s dive into the pros of mobile RV repair.

Mobile RV Repair Services Come to YOU

You can’t decide when to break down. You might be at a campground, stopped for a breather at a rest station, or parked for free overnight at a Walmart or Cabela’s . T he best part about calling a mobile RV repair service is that they are mobile . They come to you, wherever you might be.  

When you call a mobile service, they’ll arrange a time to meet you where you are. Then they will drive out to your location in a truck or service van loaded with the equipment and tools needed for just about any job.

Keep in mind a mobile technician will not be able to work on major overhauls that would require the use of large equipment in a shop – such as chassis repairs or complete engine replacements.

Mobile RV Repair Offers Specific RV Service

You wouldn’t go to a dentist to have your eyes checked – so why would you rely on a general mechanic to work on your RV?  

When you leave your RV or camper with a repair shop or dealership, you can’t always be sure of who is working on it once they pull it into a bay and out of your sight.

Many businesses employ a team of general mechanics with one certified RV technician in charge. Sometimes there are several repair bays working on many vehicles at once, with only one certified technician overseeing them all.

This can result in inexperienced mechanics making mistakes, doing a sloppy job, or overlooking something entirely.

With a mobile RV repair service, each repairman or repairwoman will likely be a certified RV technician often with years of professional experience working on RVs or campers.  

The best part is you will get to meet your technician face-to-face. You will know exactly who is working on your vehicle and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions or address any other issues right there on the spot.

Save on RV Repair Costs 

Brick-and-mortar RV dealerships and repair shops may require you to tow your RV or camper into the dealership. If you’ve ever had to tow, you know it can be very expensive and can damage your RV.  

Then there is the matter of paying for a hotel or motel in the event your RV is in the shop for multiple days. That alone may cost you hundreds, if not thousands , of dollars during the busy summer months. 

Brick-and-mortar businesses also have considerably more overhead to worry about when it comes to cost. Owners have to pay mortgages or rent. Shops need electricity and working utilities. Employees need paychecks. All of these expenses go into the customer’s final bill. They aren’t always transparent about their fees, either.

Mobile RV repair businesses don’t have to worry about so much overhead and these savings are passed directly on to you. Their biggest expense comes from mileage, so be sure to call and ask them upfront about their rates.

Mobile technicians are also more willing to talk you through simple repairs if you have the tools and basic skills yourself. Many gladly do this for free!

Save Time With RV Mobile Repair

When you take your RV or camper into a repair shop, you’re never quite sure how long it will take. You could be waiting a week or longer.

You may have only a limited number of vacation days. You really don’t want to waste them holed up indoors in a tiny motel room or sleeping on a buddy’s couch.

Mobile RV repair technicians specialize in getting you back on the road as soon as possible. Since they can only do one job at a time, this allows them to devote 100% of their attention to your needs, getting the job done right the first time.

Because mobile technicians work from their own vehicles, they do have a limited variety of repairs they can address. Your repair may take a little longer if they need to pick up or order a part.

Stay Close to “Home” 

For some of you road warriors out there, your RV or camper is your permanent address. You don’t want to worry about finding a place to crash for several days, and you certainly don’t feel comfortable leaving your entire livelihood in the hands of complete strangers. 

For you, a mobile repair specialist means you don’t have to leave the vicinity of your home. You actually meet the person doing the repairs and get to stay nearby where you can keep an eye on things. 

20 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an RV Mobile Repair Service

With so many mobile RV repair providers out there, choosing a trustworthy service provider can be a daunting task. Simply typing into Google “ Mobile RV Repair Near Me ” and choosing the top name is a mistake you may come to regret when you end up spending thousands on unnecessary repairs. 

To make sure you don’t make an expensive mistake, we are giving you our list of 20 key questions to ask before you use a mobile RV repair service:

• Do they specialize in RV repairs?
• Do they have good online service reviews?
• What is their report with the Better Business Bureau?
• Are they part of a national mobile RV repair chain?
• Is the mobile RV mechanic properly certified?
• How much experience do they have?
• What does the RV community say about them?
• Does the campground manager recommend them?
• Do they have a business license?
• Is the mobile RV repair business properly insured?
• Is their equipment up to date?
• What is their fee structure?
• Do they charge for a diagnosis?
• Do they accept debit or credit cards?
• Can they process your insurance claim?
• Do they honor warranties?
• How is their customer service?
• Do they help you understand your repair needs?
• Do they give you a clear estimate?
• Do they over or undercharge?

Streamline your RV repairs and avoid costly mistakes with these 20 tips for choosing the right mobile RV service provider.

#1: Do they specialize in RV mobile repairs?

RVs are pieces of machinery that are far more intricate and complicated than a standard vehicle. Mechanics that specialize in RVs will have dedicated their time and experience to understand the ins and outs of RVs and so are less likely to make mistakes that will cost you dearly down the road.

#2: Do they have good online service reviews?

Many of the mobile RV repair services featured in our directory have good to excellent ratings on Google. Take a good look at these reviews to determine what kind of service you can expect from a business. 

Negative reviews aren’t always all bad. A good service responds to negative reviews and does its best to resolve the complaint. A good business will also thank reviewers for good reviews, showing they care about customer relationships.

#3. Are they in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)? 

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a non-profit organization that rates businesses with a letter grade based on their reliability and business performance. When you look up the name of a mobile RV repair business, you’ll be able to see this rating as well as any complaints filed against it and if or how they were resolved. 

The BBB is not an all-inclusive organization. Wise consumers are urged to use them in conjunction with other business rating websites like Yelp and Angie’s List to determine the overall reliability of a business. 

#4. Are they part of a national mobile RV repair chain?

Easy brand recognition encourages consumers to choose national chains. The problem with national chains is their higher employee turnover rate and higher overhead. 

The hiring process costs a lot of money and the job of interviewing new mechanics usually falls to the head technician, meaning less time supervising the mechanics to ensure they’re not rushing and doing a job correctly. This added cost trickles down to you and manifests itself on your bill.

#5. Is the mobile RV mechanic properly certified?

A reliable mobile RV repair provider should be a properly certified technician with one of the following certifications:

• RVIA (RV Industry Association)
• RVDA (RV Dealers Association)
• NRVTA (National RV Training Academy)
• RVSA (RV Service Academy)

These certifications ensure the technician has the knowledge, experience, and hands-on training they need to provide excellent service on your RV.

#6. How much experience do they have?

Professional technicians will have spent years specializing in RV repairs. They can offer the best advice and can clue you into problems that may arise further down the road. 

You can find out how much experience they have generally by taking a look at their “About” page on their website or looking at the quality of work displayed in photos.

#7. What does the RV community say about them?

A good mobile RV repair provider will have a good rapport with your fellow RV dwellers. Don’t be afraid to knock on their door and ask them who they would go to in your situation. If anything, they can steer you clear of the scammers.

#8. Does the campground director recommend them?

Many campgrounds have a go-to repairman they rely on to provide their guests with excellent service. Even if they don’t allow repairs on site, they are usually more than willing to refer you to repair service or shop that offers reasonable fees. Some mobile RV repairmen go so far as to offer a discount to the guests of campgrounds they regularly service.

#9 Do they have a business license?

Legitimate businesses in the U.S. are required to carry a business license. A good mobile RV repair service will not hesitate to give you their business license number. If they do, then they are likely not trustworthy.  

Once you have this number you can plug it into the BBB’s website to look at their BBB rating and find out if they have any open complaints against them. Keep in mind the BBB is not infallible. It helps to check other resources to determine the true trustworthiness of any business.

#10. Is the mobile RV repair business properly insured?

Sensible business people are wise enough to know that no matter how much experience a mechanic has, mistakes happen. While you are on the phone, don’t hesitate to ask if the mobile RV repair service is properly insured. 

Be sure to also ask what their policy is in case mistakes do happen. The last thing you want is to pay for someone else’s error out of your own pocket!

#11. Is their equipment up to date?

The real pros will show up to work in clean work vehicles and carry an array of well-kept tools and up-to-date diagnostic equipment. 

You should be able to tell this from looking at their website photos, but it never hurts to ask. Technicians who take pride in their work love to talk about their latest equipment!

#12. What is their fee structure?

This is usually the first question everyone wants to know! Ask if the mobile repair provider charges a flat rate and/or mileage. 

Expect to pay a little more if the technician needs to drive a great distance to reach you. The best mobile RV repair businesses list their fees upfront on their website or over the phone, but most do not.

#13. Do they charge for a diagnosis?

It takes a mobile RV technician time and mileage to come to you, and you’re responsible for paying it. Make sure to ask if there is a fee for diagnosing a problem.

An excellent service will spend as much time on the phone with you to try and diagnose your issue. It also helps to ask if you can pick up a part yourself and have it ready for when the technician arrives. 

Better yet, you may discover you can fix the problem on your own – saving you BOTH time and money!

#14. Do they accept credit or debit cards?

The internet is littered with scam companies that want cash-only for their services or to buy parts. Then they don’t show – leaving you high and dry with a broken vehicle and an empty wallet!

Never pay cash for mobile repairs. With a credit or debit card you can dispute a transaction or stop payment should the company fail to deliver the promised work.

#15. Can they process your insurance claim?

If you have insurance on your RV, it will really help your pocketbook to ask if the mobile repair service can process your claim. Not all small businesses are equipped to handle claims with all insurance companies.

#16. Do they honor all/any warranties?

RV repairs are expensive. Hopefully, you still have an active warranty. Not all small businesses are capable of honoring warranties, so this is something you will need to ask about. 

If your repair is covered under warranty, you’ll want to file it with the warranty issuer BEFORE you have your RV serviced. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait for the repair company to reimburse you, which could take several days or sometimes weeks.

#17. How is their customer service?

Great customer service equals great business. It means that the repair company cares for their customers and is committed to their work. 

A good mobile RV repair service will respond quickly to inquiries, they will listen to your problems over the phone, respect your requests, and follow up with you to make sure you were satisfied with their work and make sure you have no further issues. 

There is nothing more frustrating than a rude receptionist, one who skates around questions or who constantly upsells products and services you don’t need. You don’t have to go with these types of businesses – stick to the ones who gladly treat you like family.

#18. Do they help you understand your repair needs?

A good mobile RV repair service will evaluate your problem and take the time to explain what the issue is, detailing each step of the repair process and the materials necessary to resolve it. 

Write these details down and then stick with them. This prevents you from paying extra for unnecessary repairs.

#19. Do they give you a clear estimate?

A good repair mechanic or technician will give you an estimate listing all repairs and parts that are needed, as well as costs. Keep this with you and be sure the technician sticks to this estimate when they come to you to do repairs.

When getting your estimate, also ask them about how long it will take them to make the repairs and if there are any parts you can pick up yourself (provided you can find them cheaper). 

#20. Do they charge a fair price?

Always shop around and compare prices when you can. Although the goal is to get the best “bang for your buck,” services that offer unbelievably low prices are just as bad if not worse than those that overcharge. 

Businesses that are undercharging will likely shortchange you in quality as well. They may be using parts that are improperly refurbished, or they may not take the proper amount of time to do a job right the first time. Again, this will cost you more in the long run.

Find A Trustworthy Mobile RV Repair Provider

With RV repairs being so expensive and scammers on the rise, it’s only sensible to take the time to research and ask questions before settling on a mobile RV repair service. Your RV is your baby, and your baby deserves the best service within your budget!

There are multiple ways to find a good mobile RV repair service near you. You can:

• Search the internet. Thankfully, there’s a very good chance that there is a certified mobile RV repair provider near you. They will come to you to service your RV or camper, quickly getting you back on the road. If you are a tourist or from out of the country, there is a chance that you will not be able to load a local site, so you can easily check here to access the local sites you need. 
• Ask a fellow RVer
• Ask the campground manager
• Call a dealership or parts supplier
• Check out local classified ads

Let’s review 5 ways to search for one that’s fair and reliable. 

Internet Search 

These days the internet is the immediate go-to when looking for any kind of service. A search for phrases like, “mobile RV repair near me,” “on-site RV repair near me,” “mobile RV repairman,” or “mobile RV technician in (city or town)” will generate what you’re looking for. 

However, as we said above, just don’t search for mobile RV repair service and pick the top one on Google. It’s critical to do your research ! 

TIP : To find the most reliable mobile repair service online, take a look at Google’s rating for the business and reviews from previous customers. Look at their website if they have one.

A well-built and informative mobile repair business website will have its services, contact information, and fees listed right up front. 

You can also check out their BBB (Better Business Bureau) listing to find out if they’ve had any complaints filed against them. 

Ask a Fellow RVer

Chances are your neighbors have had to deal with RV issues at some point and they will gladly point you in the direction of a dependable and trustworthy mobile repairman – or steer you clear of one who isn’t. 

Your friends on the road are generally the first people to call when you have a problem. While online reviews can sometimes be misleading, word-of-mouth is still the most reliable way to choose a quality mobile RV service. 

Ask a Campground Manager

Even if the campground you’re staying in doesn’t allow on-site repairs, they can usually refer you to a good technician. Some have a favorite they rely on to take care of their patrons on a regular basis.

The good news is more campgrounds are adopting their own on-site service technicians. It’s always a great idea to research the campground you plan to stay at, or give them a call and ask them if this is a service they offer. 

Ask a Local Dealership or Parts Supplier

Should an internet search turn up with nothing, it doesn’t mean there is not a mobile RV repair provider in the area. 

Mobile mechanics rely on dealerships and parts suppliers to get the necessary equipment they need to run their business, and so develop solid working relationships with them. A quick call to one of these places can put you in touch with a trusted mobile technician in next to no time. 

Look at Classified Ads In the Local Paper

Once upon a time (when dinosaurs roamed the earth), the best way for a small business to get noticed was by advertising in the classified ads section of a local newspaper. 

While most of the world has gone digital, there are still locations that receive little to no internet reception. If you wind up in one of these “dead zones,” you can still pick up a local classified ads paper at a nearby gas station or convenience store. Most of the time these papers are free. 

A quick thumb through the business classifieds will usually yield something; If not an actual mobile RV repair service, then at the least, a local RV dealership and you can go from there.

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To help you find the help you need as fast as possible, we’ve spent months of research compiling a mobile RV repair directory of all 50 States.   

Using all the data points above, we researched the best mobile RV repair services complete with the following information: 

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And remember, bookmark this article before you go on your next big adventure because you never know when you’ll need a repair. 

There you go. The definitive guide to mobile RV repair. After reading this article you should now know: 

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As time goes by, we’ll continue to update this article with more information and interviews with RV repair professionals that help you solve particular RV repair problems. 

I am so thankful for our loyal readers. Please leave comments, tips or suggestions in the comments area below. If you are a mobile RV repair service provider and you would like to help further the discussion, please feel free to reach out for a chat! 

      Until next time. Easy travels, 

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Paying close attention to the part of your RV wall that needs repair will help you prevent greater problems and higher costs in the future. In the following, we’ll discuss some of the things, that you need to know in doing the repairs for yourself. If you’re ready, let’s begin and learn how to do some fixes to the wall of your RV.

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RV Interior Wall Repair

The first common issue is interior wall damage. In order to repair it, follow these steps.

Case 1 Changing the paneling

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Case 2 Water damage in the RV wall

And for the results, let us try to compare with some before and after photos. Before, with all the mess mold mildew

Here is the end result with the new plywood up.

Tips for other cases

Rv fiberglass wall repair.

To make small repairs on the fiberglass wall, prepare the things, including drill, breathing mask, eye protection, gloves, sandpaper, fiberglass repair kit, auto body filler, and foam insulation.

• Wear eye protection, gloves & a breathing mask. Remember that fiberglass can be stuck in your skin. It is also unhealthy to inhale.
• Using a sharp knife, you can cut away the damaged portion.
• Repair the insulation located behind the sliding if deep holed. Use expanding foam insulation on it and let it dry. Sand the excess foam insulation to level it with the rest of the insulation.
• Mix auto body filler, apply to the hole & let dry before sand flushing.
• Repair the fiberglass by applying it over the filler. Allow to drying before sand flushing.
• Paint the repaired area. Choose the correct color of the touch-up paint.

RV Foam Wall Repair

Another walling material to repair in your RV is the foam wall. Here is what you need to do.

• Get rid of the hole debris. Take all the drywall or plaster pieces clinging to the hole’s edges.
• Use some old newspaper to stuff into the hole. Be sure to arrange that at the bottom because it needs to support the spray foam later. Make sure that the area behind the hole is clear.
• Spray foam into the hole but only up to ¾ of the way because the foam will later expand to fill the hole.
• Allow the foam to harden. Usually, it will take up to two hours. After, you can cut flush it to the wall surface with a utility knife before shaping it to concave.
• With a drywall joint compound, use a layer of it to the hardened foam. Scrape the joint compound flat using the utility knife and then letting it dry overnight. Again, apply a coating before scraping to finish the task.
• Start sanding the final coat you have just applied when dried. To finish the job, prime the patch using PVA wall primer before painting it.

RV Laminate Wall Repair

Delamination is one of the major issues that have been plaguing many RV owners through the years. When this happens, there is usually water regression in the Luan, also called the interior panel & the film sheeting outside.

Due to the moisture buildup, the adhesive quality will be compromised, resulting to warping or bubbling found on the surfaces. In some cases, it may be worth repairing but not in all. For the small cracks or punctures, you can repair them or take them to the auto-body repair shop or RV dealer.

With the aluminum siding, you can also find specific gel-coat-type waxes and cleaning products in order to keep the RV looking new.

RV Shower Wall Repair

Check out the following for tips on how to repair the RV shower wall.

• Turn the water supply off.
• Take the shower access panel out. If you cannot find the panel’s location, you should consult the RV manual.
• Locate and reach through the panel space. Disconnect both the cold and hot feeds, the pipes starting from the faucet assembly going to the showerhead, and the vacuum breaker.
• Remove fitted accessories. Remove shower walls. If your RV shower is not sectional, you can take the uppermost piece out first and then work all the way down towards the pan. In some cases, there may be brackets holding the panel to the enclosure. You can find them through the panel hole.
• Lift the shower pan, but avoid damaging the plumbing that carries the used water to the grey holding tank.
• Measure the exact size of the shower enclosure to buy a matching replacement.
• Read and follow the entire installation instructions that come with the replacement shower.

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RV Water Damage Wall Repair

For water damage, expect a further challenge in the DIY task. Check out the following steps.

• Prepare a tape, 80-grit sandpaper, 60-grit sandpaper, epoxy resin or wood hardener, putty knife & wood putty.
• Look for water leak sources to prevent more water damage.
• If the leaks are entering through the windows, apply RV caulking.
• You can also patch up exterior siding and roof with waterproof tape. Apply it carefully because it will not come off once its backing sticks to the trailer.
• But for major exterior siding or roof repairs, you might want to ask help from a pro because it is labor-intensive.
• From the inside of the camper, look for all areas with water damage. Check the ceiling, floor & walls for signs as well as mushiness.
• You can also repair damaged wood in the wall by pulling off the loose pieces and smoothing the wood grit remaining using 80-grit sandpaper. Paint or spray-on epoxy resin or wood hardener. It will not just repair and harden the wood but will prevent mold growth, too.
• Apply wood putty after 24 hours in order to harden the wood. Use putty to fill the wood indents that resulted from the water damage. Dry the wood putty and sand it using 60-grit sandpaper to smooth it.
• Install the new paneling or wallpaper.

There you have some of the most common wall problems and fixes you can do yourself. But in the case of major repairs, you might want to seek help from a pro. Read more: Best RV Toilet Paper Eco-Friendly, Septic Safe & Clog-Free RV Toilet Tissue

I like that you said that in order to repair a fiberglass wall you need to have tools, such as a mask, fiberglass repair tool, auto body filler and many more. My friend talked about fixing the interior of his RV. I’m going to suggest to him about taking it with a professional that has all the tools needed.

This is a great how-to that you wrote up here. Now for me and my trailer, I need to get some of the panels repaired. I think if I followed your guide, I could manage to do some of them myself. However, they are badly damaged so it might be best to go with a professional for this one.

Mark, I usually add some L shaped steel brackets along the exterior walls and to the new flooring to increase the stability of the walls when traveling. This allows one to simply replace the flooring up to and not beneath the walls.

It’s helpful that you said to wear eye protection and a breathing mask so that fiberglass doesn’t become a problem. My trailer has a giant crack in the wall so I’ll be sure to fix it soon. I bet these tips will be helpful!

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I am doing a remodel on my class A and I thank you for your information and definately people, wear a mask and glasses, there isn’t much worse than fiberglass particles in your eyes or mouth (been there!) also the wood, mold, potential rodent feces, and bugs are to be considered as well! Peel and stick wallpapers and tiles are great for bathroom and kitchen walls after your new panel is in place, they are smaller walls and easier to work on and nicely separates living areas without much fuss.

I have a pop up camper with water damage on one corner which is were the bracket to raise the top is located. The bolts from the bracket have started to tear through the interior wall. The damaged area is about 24″ across the top. Any ideas on how to repair this section of the wall and the bracket that is attached?

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Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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The international Repair Café slogan is “Toss it? No way!” The Moscow Library wants to help our community put that idea into action — so we offer four free Repair Cafés a year. Community members can save money, learn new skills and keep as many things out of the landfill as possible by bringing items in need of repair to the 1912 Center Great Room. Volunteer experts will share their repair skills in such areas as clothing and textiles; book mending; small appliances; knife sharpening; jewelry; and gluing options. We make no guarantee that items will be fully repaired, and it’s understood that you bring items at your own risk. But hey, you can learn a repair skill, it’s free, and it’s a fun way to socialize with your community. Bonus: light refreshments are provided.

Partial funding for Repair Café is supplied by the Friends of the Moscow Library.

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During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we were unable to do in person Repair Café so we did some digital tutorials with some of our awesome volunteers!

“Repair Cafés are free meeting places and they’re all about repairing things (together). In the place where a Repair Café is located, you’ll find tools and materials to help you make any repairs you need. On clothes, furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, crockery, appliances, toys, et cetera. You’ll also find expert volunteers, with repair skills in all kinds of fields.” -From Repair Café’s website.

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