Mobile RV repair in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in the middle of the Space Coast, where Atlantic salt air, Indian River Lagoon humidity, and a launch-driven contractor population shape an unusual RV mix. The metro pulls full-time fifth-wheelers staged near Patrick SFB and Cape Canaveral on rolling NASA and SpaceX contracts, plus snowbird Class A coaches wintering near A1A and the barrier-island parks from October through April.
We work mobile across the entire Brevard footprint - the barrier island from Indialantic and Indian Harbour Beach down to Melbourne Beach, the mainland through Palm Bay, West Melbourne, and Suntree, and inland to Wickham Park and Viera. Launch-week rentals also drive a steady weekend wave of Class C and travel-trailer work, especially around US-1 and the lagoon-side parks.
Summer brings hurricane season and the daily Atlantic-to-lagoon thunderstorm cell pattern. Brevard took direct hits from Matthew, Irma, and Nicole in recent cycles, so awning damage, roof tear inspections, and shore-power surge protector replacement spike post-storm. Afternoon rooftop AC failure runs constant from May through September.
What we fix in Melbourne
Atlantic salt mist plus lagoon humidity is the top driver on Melbourne rigs. Roof seals on EPDM and TPO membranes degrade faster than spec, especially on long-stay coaches parked east of US-1 or at Palm Shores along the Indian River Lagoon. We see slide-seal mildew, refrigerator vent-stack corrosion, and Norcold and Dometic absorption-cooler ammonia leaks on a regular cadence here.
Roof reseals with fresh Dicor lap sealant and EternaBond seam tape run $185 to $385 flat for accessory-mount refresh; full front-cap or rear-cap reseal is $245 to $445. Slide-seal replacement on a single-room slide lands at $245 to $385 with new D-bulb and wiper material.
Hurricane and thunderstorm work is the second wave. Awning damage from microburst gusts off the Banana River, slide-topper fabric tears, and shore-power surge events are constant from June through November.
A typical full awning motor and fabric replacement is $685 to $1,285; rooftop AC capacitor swaps after storm-induced surges run $165 to $245 flat. Surge protector and EMS install with a Progressive Industries hardwire unit is $385 to $585.
RV Roof Repair
Lap sealant reseal, EPDM and TPO patching, full membrane replacement, vent gaskets, skylight repair.
Includes- Roof leak diagnosis
- Lap sealant reseal (Dicor)
- EPDM patch and recoat
- TPO replacement
- Full roof replacement
RV Plumbing
Water heater swaps, faucets, pumps, fresh/gray/black tank repair, PEX leak chase, pressure-test diagnostics.
Includes- Water heater repair
- Faucet replacement
- Water pump swap
- Tank repair (fresh/gray/black)
- PEX leak repair
RV Electrical & Solar
Converter and inverter, lithium battery banks, solar 200W to 1000W+, shore power inlet, 12V diagnostics.
Includes- Battery bank install
- Solar install (200W-1000W+)
- Converter / inverter swap
- Shore power inlet repair
- 12V diagnostics
RV Slide-Outs
Schwintek motor replacement, Lippert gear pack rebuild, slide topper, hydraulic seal repair, alignment.
Includes- Schwintek motor swap
- Lippert gear pack rebuild
- Slide topper replacement
- Hydraulic seal repair
- Slide alignment
RV AC & Heating
Rooftop AC replacement, capacitors, soft-start installs, furnace repair, thermostat, heat pump service.
Includes- Rooftop AC replacement
- AC capacitor replacement
- Soft-start install
- Furnace repair
- Thermostat replacement
RV Generators
Onan generator service, oil and filter, spark plugs, fuel filter, annual tune-up.
Includes- Onan generator service
- Oil filter change
- Spark plug replacement
- Fuel filter swap
- Annual tune-up
RV Appliances
Norcold and Dometic fridge, microwave swap, washer/dryer install, ice maker, water filter.
Includes- Absorption fridge repair
- Residential fridge swap
- Microwave replacement
- Washer/dryer install
- Ice maker repair
RV Leveling
HWH and Lippert Level-Up jacks, motors, sensors, control board, manual override, fluid flush.
Includes- Jack motor service
- Hydraulic line repair
- Leveling sensor replacement
- Level-Up control board
- Manual override install
RV Winterization
Antifreeze pump-through, air blow-out, water heater bypass, de-winterization, full storage prep.
Includes- Antifreeze pump-through
- Air blow-out
- Water heater bypass
- De-winterization spring
- Storage prep
RV Water Damage
Leak source ID, sub-floor replacement, ceiling panel, mold remediation, wall delamination repair.
Includes- Leak source identification
- Sub-floor replacement
- Ceiling panel replacement
- Mold remediation
- Wall delamination
RV Inspection
Pre-purchase NRVIA Level 1+2, pre-trip inspection, leak survey, 100-point inspection, systems audit.
Includes- Pre-purchase inspection
- Pre-trip inspection
- Leak survey
- 100-point inspection
- Systems audit
RV Awnings
Motor and arm replacement, fabric replacement, slide-topper install, manual-to-electric conversion, wind-damage rebuild.
Includes- Awning motor swap
- Awning fabric replacement
- Awning arm replacement
- Slide topper install
- Wind-damage rebuild
RV parks, dealerships, and campgrounds we serve near Melbourne
- Wickham Park Campground - Brevard County-managed 391-acre park at 2500 Parkway Drive with 133 W/E/S sites, dump station, and accommodation for rigs up to 38 feet. We run heavy roof, awning, and slide-out service here through launch weeks and snowbird season.
- Palm Shores RV Park - Family park on the Indian River Lagoon with full hookups and clubhouse. Most calls here are slide-seal, roof reseal, and refrigerator vent-stack work on long-stay coaches that catch the worst of the lagoon humidity.
- Quality RV - Full-service Melbourne dealership at 4255 Aurora Road serving Brevard County for 20+ years with shop, retail store, parts, LP gas, and storage. We handle pre-purchase inspections and overflow mobile work for owners taking delivery there.
Pricing summary
Every job in Melbourne is flat-rate quoted by phone before we dispatch the truck. No hourly meter, no surprise charges, no diagnostic fee. Most repairs finish in one visit because we carry the most-replaced parts on every truck.
| Service | Flat-rate range |
|---|---|
| Roof reseal (Dicor lap sealant) | $185 - $385 |
| Slide-out motor swap (Schwintek) | $485 - $785 |
| Rooftop AC capacitor swap | $165 - $245 |
| Water heater replacement (6 gal) | $785 - $1,395 |
| Water pump swap (Shurflo Aquajet) | $245 - $385 |
| Generator oil + filter + spark plug | $185 - $285 |
| Awning motor + fabric (full) | $685 - $1,285 |
| Lithium battery upgrade (200Ah) | $1,850 - $2,650 |
| Solar install (400W with MPPT) | $2,450 - $3,950 |
| Pre-purchase inspection (NRVIA L2) | $385 - $585 |
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Common questions Melbourne RVers ask
How fast can A1 RV Repair land at my campsite in Melbourne?
If you call before 11 AM on a weekday we land same-day at Wickham Park, Palm Shores, or any campground inside the 50-mile Melbourne footprint - Palm Bay, West Melbourne, Indialantic, and Cocoa Beach included. Emergency calls run 2-4 hour response.
Jason dispatches from Avocado Avenue near US-1, so most Brevard sites are 20-40 minutes out. After-hours and Sunday emergency dispatch carries a $40 to $75 surcharge.
Do you service rentals during launch weeks at Wickham Park?
Yes - launch-week rental traffic is a steady part of our Melbourne mix, and Wickham Park is one of the most-booked staging campgrounds for Cape Canaveral viewers. Most rental calls are last-minute slide-out, awning, or shore-power work the day before launch.
We carry Schwintek motors, Lippert gear packs, and Carefree and Solera awning parts on the truck so most rental rescues finish in one visit. Same-day flat-rate quoted by phone.
Why does my refrigerator keep failing on the Indian River Lagoon side?
Salt air plus lagoon humidity corrode the refrigerator vent stack and roof vent gasket faster than coastal averages, and that lets moisture into the absorption-cooler boiler tube on Norcold and Dometic units. Once the boiler tube cracks the unit needs a cooler-unit replacement, not a board swap.
A cooler-unit replacement on a Norcold N611, N811, or 1210 runs $1,850 to $2,650 flat including the JC Refrigeration kit. A 12V residential refrigerator conversion is $2,450 to $3,950 with new compressor unit and inverter sizing.
Can you do pre-purchase inspections on rigs at Quality RV?
Yes - we run NRVIA Level 1 and Level 2 pre-purchase inspections on rigs at Quality RV and any other Brevard County dealer or private seller. Level 2 includes fluid sampling, roof and slide-mechanism load test, and a full house-systems shakedown.
Level 1 is $385 flat. Level 2 NRVIA-certified is $485 to $585 with a written PDF report delivered within 24 hours.
Will you do emergency roof repair after a hurricane in Melbourne?
Yes - post-storm roof and awning damage is our heaviest service window from August through November. We tarp, trace, and seal first if the rig is taking active water, then schedule the permanent fix once the membrane is dry.
Emergency tarp-and-trace is $185 flat plus material. Full membrane patch or front-cap reseal runs $245 to $585. Awning fabric replacement is $385 to $685 depending on size.
Do you install surge protectors on RVs at Palm Shores?
Yes - shore-power pedestal damage and lightning surge events are common at lagoon-side parks during summer thunderstorm season. We install both Progressive Industries portable EMS and hardwire units, plus Hughes Autoformer when low voltage is the underlying issue.
Hardwire EMS install runs $385 to $585 flat with all-in labor. Portable EMS install and shore-cord upgrade is $245 to $385.
What hours do you run service calls in Melbourne, FL?
Standard dispatch is Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 6 PM. Sunday is reserved for active emergencies - water intrusion, no-AC during a heat advisory, or stranded-traveler shore-power failures.
Same-day cutoff is 11 AM for non-emergency calls. Launch weeks we extend hours by appointment to cover next-morning rental departures.
Do you service Class A motorhomes during snowbird season in Melbourne?
Yes - Class A and Super-C work is most of our October through April call volume in Brevard. We handle hydraulic leveling, residential refrigerator complaints, Onan generator service, rooftop AC, and 50-amp shore-power surge events.
Chassis-side mechanical work - Cummins ISL, Freightliner XCM, or Spartan suspension - goes to the chassis dealer in Orlando. Coach-side everything else stays with us.
Where the truck parks and how fast we land
Our Melbourne truck stages near Avocado Avenue off US-1, which puts Wickham Park, Palm Shores, Quality RV, and most central Brevard sites inside a 25-minute response window. Same-day works if you call before 11 AM; emergency dispatch (active leak, dead AC, post-storm shore-power damage) runs 2-4 hours.
Extended-area calls into Cocoa Beach, Titusville, Sebastian, Palm Bay's far west sections, and Grant-Valkaria may roll to a 4-6 hour or next-day window during launch weeks and snowbird peak. We do not handle chassis-side mechanical, transmission, or DEF-system work - those go to the Cummins, Freightliner, or Daimler dealer in Orlando. Coach-side everything else stays with us.
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