Guides for running an RV repair shop.
Estimates, labor rates, getting paid and texting customers, written for RV shop owners, service advisors and mobile techs by the team that builds RVDesk alongside a mobile RV repair business.
How to Write RV Repair Estimates Customers Approve
How to structure an RV repair estimate job by job, present options, get approval by text or phone, record declines and handle work you find mid-job.
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How to Set RV Repair Labor Rates From Your Own Costs
Work out your RV repair shop labor rate from your own numbers: technician pay, payroll burden, overhead, billable hours and margin, with a worked example.
Estimates and pricing10 min readGetting Paid Faster at Your RV Repair Shop
Practical payment policies for RV repair shops: deposits on big jobs, card readers at the counter, text-to-pay links, payment at pickup and less money owed.
Getting paid10 min readA2P 10DLC Registration Explained for RV Repair Shops
Why US carriers make RV shops register before texting customers, what A2P 10DLC registration asks for, how consent and STOP work, and how long approval takes.
Customer communication10 min readRV Roof Inspection and Resealing: A Shop Guide
How RV shops inspect and reseal EPDM, TPO, fiberglass and aluminum roofs: what to check, manufacturer intervals, leak signs, and how to document and quote it.
RV maintenance9 min readRV Slide-Out Maintenance and Common Failures
A shop guide to RV slide-out maintenance: seal care, what Lippert says about lubrication, cable, rack, hydraulic and in-wall failures, and a checklist.
RV maintenance9 min readRV Winterization Service Checklist for Shops
An RV winterization checklist for shops: water heater bypass, low-point drains, antifreeze vs blow-out, appliances, tanks, batteries, propane and spring visits.
RV maintenance10 min readHow to Start a Mobile RV Repair Business
What it takes to start a mobile RV repair business: RVTI certification, tools and van setup, insurance and licensing to check, scheduling, and getting paid.
Mobile RV service9 min read
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