Mobile RV & Camper Repair Service

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Startup Cost
$25,000-$95,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
8-15 months
Profit Potential
$70,000-$300,000/year

Overview

Mobile RV repair technicians diagnose and repair recreational vehicles at customers' storage locations, homes, or campgrounds, providing convenient service for the 11+ million RV-owning households in the U.S.

With RV repair services ranging from $100-$200 per hour and RV ownership growing, mobile technicians generate revenue of $110,000-$350,000 annually with profit margins of 50-65%.

The business requires fully equipped service vehicle, RV repair tools and diagnostic equipment, parts inventory or supplier relationships, and technical certifications.

Services include appliance repair (refrigerators, furnaces, water heaters), electrical system diagnosis and repair, plumbing repairs, slide-out and leveling system service, and pre-trip inspections.

Pricing typically $125-$175 per hour plus parts.

Success factors include multi-system technical expertise, mobile repair efficiency, parts sourcing and availability, building campground and RV dealer relationships, and targeting seasonal high-demand periods.

Most technicians limit services to those achievable on-site without major shop equipment.

The business is often seasonal with spring pre-season rush and summer demand.

Many techs partner with RV dealerships for warranty work and overflow.

Marketing focuses on RV owners, campgrounds, RV storage facilities, and RV clubs.

With RV travel booming post-pandemic and RVers seeking convenient on-site repair in 2025, mobile RV repair offers specialized opportunities for technicians providing expert service at customers' RV locations eliminating costly towing to repair shops.

Required Skills

  • RV systems knowledge (electrical, plumbing, propane)
  • Appliance repair (RV refrigerators, furnaces, etc.)
  • Diagnostic skills and troubleshooting
  • RVIA or manufacturer certifications
  • Parts identification and sourcing
  • Customer service and mobile efficiency

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Premium pricing for mobile convenience
  • Growing RV market
  • Good profit margins
  • Specialized niche with less competition
  • Seasonal peak periods

Cons

  • Complex multi-system repairs
  • Tools and parts inventory investment
  • Seasonal demand fluctuations
  • Travel to remote campground locations
  • Weather dependent outdoor work

How to Get Started

  1. Learn RV systems and obtain certifications
  2. Acquire service vehicle and tools
  3. Build parts supplier relationships
  4. Market to RV owners and campgrounds
  5. Develop RV dealer partnerships
  6. Provide quality repairs building reputation
  7. Focus on seasonal demand periods

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