Mobile RV repair in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach is a dense Atlantic-coast metro where RV repair work is shaped by salt air, hurricane history, and a snowbird season that runs deep from November through April. Anything stored east of I-95 takes a beating from the Intracoastal exposure. Slide rails, awning hardware, and stainless trim corrode noticeably faster than what we see at inland parks.
Most of our calls run between John Prince Park down in Lake Worth Beach and the Lion Country Safari KOA out west on Southern Boulevard. Snowbird Class A coaches and Class C airport rentals from PBI dominate the rotation, mixed with the long-stay full-timers parked south of Forest Hill. Hurricane risk drives a second wave of work every year - Frances, Jeanne, Wilma, Matthew, Irma, and Nicole have all hit Palm Beach County since 2004.
Daily summer thunderstorms throw lightning surges into pedestals along the I-95 and Florida Turnpike park corridors. From May through October we replace shore cords and surge protectors almost weekly, plus the rooftop AC capacitors that take the hit on the other end.
What we fix in West Palm Beach
Salt-air corrosion is the single biggest driver in West Palm Beach. We see Schwintek slide motors seize on coaches that wintered east of I-95, awning arms pitting where the rivets meet the rail, and shore-power inlets going green inside two seasons. Schwintek motor swap runs $485 - $785 depending on access; awning arm and motor with new fabric typically lands $685 - $1,285.
Lightning is the second category. Pedestal surges along the I-95 corridor and at the Lion Country Safari KOA cook converters, refrigerator boards, and rooftop AC capacitors on a near-weekly cadence June through September.
We carry Progressive Industries hardwired surge units, Dometic and Coleman 35 / 45 / 55 microfarad capacitors, and Norcold / Dometic eyebrow boards on the truck. Capacitor swap is $165 - $245 flat.
Post-storm work is the third bucket. After every named system the call queue fills with EPDM seam tape failures, front-cap reseals around Atwood and Suburban water heater door frames, and Carefree slide-topper fabric replacements.
Front-cap reseal with Dicor lap sealant and butyl tape runs $185 - $385. We also rebuild Atwood DSI water heater modules at $245 flat when the burner cycles and locks out.
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 West Palm Beach
- John Prince Park Campground - Palm Beach County park at 4759 Congress Ave in Lake Worth Beach with 281 paved full-hookup 30/50-amp asphalt-pad sites on Lake Osborne, five miles from the beach. We run heavy snowbird-season work here November through April, mostly slide-out reseals, Schwintek motor swaps, and rooftop AC capacitor calls on long-stay Class A coaches.
- West Palm Beach / Lion Country Safari KOA - 233 sites with 211 full-hookups and 160 pull-throughs at 2000 Lion Country Safari Rd out west off Southern Boulevard. Pedestal surge damage, shore-cord burn-back, and roof reseals dominate our calls here, plus first-day fridge restart issues on transient Class C rentals.
- Palm Beach RV - Family-owned full-service dealership in Palm Beach County with 25+ years on the books, a complete parts store, and certified RV technicians. We coordinate with their counter for warranty parts and back them up on mobile work that's faster done at the customer's storage lot than in the bay.
Pricing summary
Every job in West Palm Beach 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 West RVers ask
How fast can A1 RV Repair land at my campground in West Palm Beach?
Same-day if you call before 11 AM. Most John Prince Park and Lion Country Safari KOA calls get a truck on-site within 2 to 4 hours from booking.
Emergencies (active leak, no AC in July, dead converter on a snowbird coach) jump the queue. We dispatch flat-rate quoted by phone, no diagnostic fee, and Brandon carries the most-replaced parts on the truck.
Do you do roof reseals on RVs parked at John Prince Park Campground?
Yes. John Prince is one of our most-called parks for full reseals because so many coaches winter here on the lake under direct UV.
A standard EPDM seam, vent, and skylight reseal with Dicor self-leveling lap sealant runs $185 - $385 flat. Front-cap reseals around the Atwood water heater door and the windshield cap add another $145 - $245 depending on linear feet.
What's the typical cost for a slide-out motor swap in West Palm Beach, FL?
Schwintek in-wall motor replacement runs $485 - $785 flat-rate, parts and labor. Lippert through-frame gear-pack swaps run a little higher because the rail teardown is heavier.
Salt-air corrosion east of I-95 is the main reason we do these so often here. We replace the motor, regrease the rail, and re-time the slide before we hand it back.
Do you service Class A motorhomes during snowbird season in West Palm Beach?
Yes - November through April is our heaviest Class A volume. Tiffin, Newmar, Entegra, Fleetwood, and Thor coaches parked at John Prince and at private storage lots make up most of the rotation.
Coach systems we touch every week: Aqua-Hot service, HWH leveling jacks, Onan diesel generator oil-and-filter, hydraulic slide reseal, and Aladdin / Spyder control boards.
Will you do emergency leak repair after a West Palm Beach thunderstorm?
Yes. Active-leak calls jump to the front of the queue regardless of time of day. We tarp first if the rain hasn't stopped, then come back for permanent reseal once the membrane dries.
Tarp-and-secure is $145 flat in West Palm Beach. The follow-up Dicor reseal is quoted separately and usually runs $185 - $385 depending on the run length.
Can you do pre-purchase inspections on RVs at Palm Beach RV?
Yes. We run NRVIA Level 1 and Level 2 pre-purchase inspections at Palm Beach RV's lot on Okeechobee Boulevard and at any private seller's address in Palm Beach County.
Level 2 inspection with full systems testing, leak survey, and roof walk runs $385 - $585 flat. Report is delivered same day with photos.
What hours do you run service calls in West Palm Beach?
Standard service runs 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday. After-hours and Sunday work add a $40 - $75 flat dispatch fee, no hourly markup.
Hurricane-season post-storm calls run on extended hours when the Sheriff's Office reopens roads. We coordinate with park managers at KOA and John Prince so the gate stays accessible.
Do I need to be at the rig for service in West Palm Beach?
No, not for the full call. We just need access (key, lockbox code, or open compartments) and a phone where we can reach you for the flat-rate quote before we start the work.
Most snowbirds at John Prince and Lion Country Safari leave us a key with the office or the camp host. We send photos before, during, and after.
Where the truck parks and how fast we land
The truck stages out of the Clematis Street office downtown, which puts us inside 30 minutes of John Prince Park, the Lion Country Safari KOA, Palm Beach RV on Okeechobee, and the storage lots along Belvedere and 45th Street. Same-day landing is standard when you call before 11 AM; emergency leaks and AC-out calls in July run a 2 to 4 hour response window from booking.
Extended-area work goes north to Jupiter and Tequesta and south to Boca on a 4 to 6 hour window when the rotation allows. We don't do chassis or drivetrain work - Cummins ISL and ISX service goes to the Cummins Sales and Service location in Riviera Beach, and Freightliner / Daimler chassis work routes to the Velocity Truck Centers branch in Pompano.
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