Mobile RV Repair vs. Dealership Service: Which One’s Right for You?
June 4, 2025
☀️ It’s the heart of summer—and RV breakdowns are the last thing you want on your vacation. Whether you’re parked at a peaceful campground or cruising toward your next adventure, keeping your RV in good working order is essential for safety, comfort, and fun. Mid-summer is the perfect time to do a quick systems check and catch small problems before they become costly repairs.
Here’s a straightforward mid-season RV maintenance checklist from the pros at camper-repair.com to help you keep your rig road-ready.
🔋 1. Check Your RV Batteries
Hot weather can reduce battery efficiency, especially if you’ve been boondocking or relying heavily on 12V systems.
- Look for corrosion around terminals.
- Test voltage (12.4V or higher is ideal).
- Top off water levels if using lead-acid batteries.
If your battery is struggling to hold a charge, it might be time for a replacement—or at least a professional inspection. We can test and replace RV batteries on-site.
🌬️ 2. Make Sure Your A/C is Cooling Efficiently
Nothing ruins a summer trip faster than a broken RV air conditioner. Signs your system needs attention:
- Weak airflow or warm air
- Strange smells or sounds
- Frozen coils or tripped breakers
Clean the filters, inspect the roof unit for debris, and make sure your generator (if in use) can handle the load. If it’s still struggling, schedule mobile service before it quits completely.
🛞 3. Inspect Your Tires (Again)
Extreme heat and long drives increase blowout risk. Take 5 minutes to:
- Check tire pressure (before driving, when cold)
- Look for sidewall cracks, bulges, or low tread
- Torque your lug nuts
Goodyear recommends checking RV tires every travel day—and we agree.
🚰 4. Flush or Sanitize Your Fresh Water Tank
Warm weather = more bacteria. If your fresh water tank smells funky or you haven’t sanitized it in the last month, now’s the time.
Use a tank-safe cleaner or diluted bleach (follow trusted RV water heater guidance), flush thoroughly, and replace any filters showing buildup.
💧 5. Check for Roof or Seal Leaks
Summer storms can test your rig’s roof seals. Inspect the roof, windows, and slide-outs for signs of leaks, cracking, or bubbling.
Catch issues now before fall rains or winter storage compound the damage. We offer on-site roof inspections and resealing.
🔧 6. Test Key Appliances
Ensure your water heater, fridge, and stove are running properly—especially if switching between electric and propane sources. If your fridge isn’t cooling well in hot weather, ventilation fans or burner maintenance may be needed.
🚐 Keep Rolling with camper-repair.com
Summer is peak RV season—don’t get stuck waiting for a dealership appointment. Our mobile RV repair service brings the tools and experience straight to you.
Serving campers where they are: driveways, campgrounds, parks, or roadside. See what we fix or schedule service now.
🧰 Safe travels—and stay cool out there!
