RV repair: a guide for pros

What customers ask, how to win the job, and what to put on your profile.

Offering rv repair

You repair RVs across their systems, so customers rely on you to find the real cause and leave them ready for the road. Leak work and electrical work carry the most risk, so careful testing and written findings matter.

What customers ask

  • Can you fix this leak for good?
  • How long will the repair take?
  • Will you check the walls for water damage?
  • Can you come to my campsite?
  • Is this repair covered by my warranty?

How to win the job

  • On the first call, ask the make, model, year, the system affected, and where any leak shows
  • Inspect the area around each leak for hidden water damage and tell the customer what you find
  • Test each electrical and propane system with the right tools and show the readings
  • Quote each system separately, with parts and labor listed
  • Use the correct sealant and parts for the RV and note them on the invoice
  • Give a short written list of what to check before the next trip

What to put on your profile

  • Before and after photos of leak repairs and system work
  • The RV brands and types you work on most often
  • Your mobile service area and shop hours
  • Your insurance and training details

Follow-up that helps the customer

  • Remind the customer to inspect seals and roof coatings each season
  • Offer a pre trip check before the next trip
  • Send a note on storing the RV to protect its seals and systems

Licenses and permits

RV repair may involve electrical, propane and business rules that vary by state and city. Check with your state or local licensing agency before taking propane or electrical work, and keep your insurance and any required certifications current.

Questions

What do I do when a leak is behind the walls?

Tell the customer before opening the walls, explain the risk and the cost of hidden damage, and get written approval for the extra work.

How do I handle a customer who wants a quick fix for a roof issue?

Inspect the roof and seams first, explain what a quick fix can and cannot do, and quote the proper repair as an option.

About this guide

This national guide is written and checked by infinibell. Rules and conditions differ by place, so local pros are credited on guides for the cities they serve, not on national ones.

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