Right at this very moment, is your RV out of service because it needs an expensive repair, maybe one that you can’t afford right now?
As you know, RV repairs can be a major financial burden, and when something essential breaks—like your engine, transmission, or even a key system like your refrigerator or air conditioner—it can leave you feeling stuck. For many RVers, an unexpected breakdown isn’t just an inconvenience; it can derail travel plans, cut a trip short, or even leave you without a place to stay if you live in your RV full-time. Some repairs can cost thousands of dollars, making it difficult for people on fixed incomes or tight budgets to get back on the road quickly.
One of the biggest frustrations RVers face when dealing with major repairs is the wait time. Some owners report waiting weeks or even months for service appointments, parts to arrive, or warranty claims to be processed. In the meantime, they might have to find alternative transportation, book hotel stays, or cancel planned trips. And if you’re storing your RV while waiting for a repair, storage fees can add up fast, adding another layer of financial stress.
Another challenge is finding a trustworthy repair shop that can actually fix the problem correctly the first time. Stories of botched repairs, misdiagnosed issues, and service centers that overcharge for basic work are all too common in the RV world. Mobile RV repair services can be a lifesaver, but even those come at a premium cost, and availability depends on where you’re located.
If you answer “yes” in today’s poll, please leave a comment and tell us about what’s going on. What repairs does your RV need? How long has it been out of service? Are you dealing with warranty issues, parts shortages, or unexpected costs? That is, if you feel like sharing, of course. Your experiences might help others in the same boat… errr… RV—or at least remind fellow RVers that they’re not alone.
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It’s good to go but they’s two feet of snow outside & in the single digit’s, Can’t wait for spring
Did you winterize, lol! Good luck thawing out!
Just repaired the brake lines and now looking to put on new tires. This all in getting ready for next camping adventure.
Just got out of shop. Replaced fridge with 12v, new batteries, new tires. Headed to west Texas and Big Bend.
My trailer is good to go but, I want to replace the axle with a heavier rating and replace the fridge with a larger capacity one. Though we won’t be taking the TT we will be traveling cross country with our tent.
Good to go !! Just repacked bearings, new tires, , if it gets to the point i cant afford to fix anything, i dont deserve to own it.
Both RVs (TTs) are in good shape at the moment. We use the smaller TT to migrate to the location we keep the larger seasonal TT. Had an exterior wall panel let loose on the way south and held it in place with a ton of duct tape. It tooks several weeks for the repair, and has taken several months fighting to be reimbursed under the manufacturer’s warranty.
It’s usable, but needs some repairs.
I’m tired of repairing the piece of Montana junk
Our 2024 Entegra 30z has been at the dealership (LaMesa PHX) since before Christmas. Went to pick it up last week after they replaced the back storage. They didn’t paint the new door🤦🏻♂️. Who would have ever thought to install the door without painting. Love the RV but the dealership’s service dept is inept. The dealership still has the rv.
I may be missing something but can’t you just paint the door yourself and get on your way?
We had to jury-rig a repair that enabled us to continue to travel, but without engine AC. Still waiting to finish repair (not because we can’t afford it, though.) Thankfully, we’ve never experienced needing an engine replacement!
After receiving our previous trailer back from the dealer in much worse shape than when we brought it in, and still not repaired, we do all our own repairs. We now own a Grand Design, and they are really good about sending the necessary parts and materials and letting us do the labor ourselves. I’m pretty handy and my husband is one of those guys who can fix anything, so we are in good shape.
Thank you for the question, RV Travel! The two local shops that we use have reasonable labor rates, so, thankfully, we have yet to need an extremely expensive repair. Have a great week and safe travels!
I have a 2018 Rockwood Ultra Lite 2606WS. It’s in showroom condition, as I do all the maintenance. As far as warranty work, I’ve been fortunate to have only had to take it back twice. Once for a new ceiling fan and once for a new table.The camper averages 40 hours of road time each year. We camp 2 weeks/month from May 1st to October 10th.
Winterized and waiting for our venue to start up- Dog Trials. Will do the scheduled maintenance then.
Mine is kept ready to go at a moment notice. I’m somewhat OCD about maintenance, that I budget for, with a significant emergency contingency fund for those unexpected issues. When it is stored it is in a heated garage and plugged in.