Mobile RV repair in Austin
East Austin's RV community runs different from the Hill Country side of town. Around East Cesar Chavez, Mueller, and MLK Jr Blvd, the rig population skews toward urban full-timers, festival vendors, and Class B and Class C vans tied to the SXSW/F1/ACL transient economy.
That mix shapes our daily work. We see more boondocking-grade Sprinter and Transit van builds than any other zone in the metro, more Pecan Grove permanent rigs being patched in place across the river from downtown, and more short-stay rigs at McKinney Falls and Austin Lone Star RV Resort needing fast turnaround.
Travis County weather is the second driver. The 100F+ summers (105F+ from 2023 through 2025) bake Dicor lap sealant and EPDM seams, the rare hard freeze (Feb 2021, Jan 2024) splits PEX runs on rigs left winterized wrong, and Blackland Prairie hail east of I-35 still puts rigs out of service every spring.
What we fix in Austin
The number one East Austin pattern is heat-baked seal failure. Dicor lap sealant beads on the front and rear cap radii dry, lift, and crack within 18-24 months under 105F+ surface temps. We bring this back with a $245 - $385 cleanout, primer, and self-leveling Dicor reseal; full perimeter reseals run $485 - $685.
The second pattern is van and Class B electrical. Festival vendors at SXSW and F1 push lithium banks hard; we get a steady call mix on Victron MultiPlus inverter faults, Battle Born BMS shutdowns, and miswired DC-DC chargers. A standard inverter remote-panel diag plus reset runs $185 - $245; full system rewires (battery to inverter to shore) run $585 - $1,250 depending on rig size.
The third is hard-water and freeze-cycle damage. Edwards-aquifer water through Austin Water hits 17-21 grains-per-gallon hardness and scales Suburban tanks fast - a 6-gallon swap runs $785 - $1,195. Post-freeze PEX cracks from the 2021 and 2024 events still surface every spring on rigs that were not properly winterized; a typical fresh-line splice and pressurization runs $245 - $445.
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 Austin
- Pecan Grove RV Park - In-town full-hookup park at 1518 Barton Springs Rd, just across the Colorado River from downtown. Popular with East Austin full-timers and SXSW vendors. We typically run roof reseals, slide-out motor swaps, and Onan generator service for the long-stay residents here.
- McKinney Falls State Park - 81+ sites with 50-amp electric and water on Onion Creek at 5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy, about 10 minutes from East Cesar Chavez. We mostly run weekender repairs here: rooftop AC capacitor swaps, water pump replacements, and post-thunderstorm leak diagnostics.
- Austin Lone Star RV Resort - 150 shaded full-hookup sites with heated pool at 7009 S IH-35, the closest big-rig friendly resort to East Austin. We run pre-trip inspections, slide-topper replacements, and rooftop AC swaps for snowbirds wintering here from October through March.
Pricing summary
Every job in Austin 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 Austin RVers ask
How fast can A1 RV Repair land at Pecan Grove RV Park in Austin?
Same-day if you call before 11 AM. Pecan Grove is 10 - 15 minutes from Jonathan's home base on East Cesar Chavez, depending on Riverside traffic.
Emergency response (active leak, dead AC, no power in 105F summer) is 2 - 4 hours with a $40 - $75 after-hours fee added.
Do you work on Sprinter and Transit van conversions in East Austin?
Yes. Class B vans are a daily call type around East Cesar Chavez, Mueller, and South Congress. We handle Victron, Renogy, and Battle Born lithium systems, DC-DC charger diagnostics, and Maxxair vent installs.
Standard van inverter or BMS diagnostic runs $185 - $245; a full Victron MultiPlus install with cabling runs $1,450 - $2,650 depending on system size.
Can you handle SXSW or F1 emergency repairs at a downtown Austin venue?
Yes. We run festival emergency calls during SXSW (March), F1/COTA (October), and ACL (October weekends 1 and 2). Same-day or next-morning service if booked in advance.
We charge our standard flat-rate plus a $40 - $75 after-hours fee. We do not do generator-rental dispatch; for festival generator rentals, call a power-rental company.
What does a roof reseal cost on an RV at Austin Lone Star Resort?
Front-cap or rear-cap reseals at Austin Lone Star run $245 - $385 because we are 15 - 20 minutes from East Cesar Chavez and the work usually finishes in one visit.
Full perimeter reseals (every seam, vent, and penetration) on a 32-foot 5th-wheel run $485 - $685, including primer, self-leveling Dicor, and tape on corner radii.
Do you fix freeze-damaged plumbing from the 2021 or 2024 hard freezes?
Yes. We still see late-discovery freeze damage every spring - PEX runs that split behind cabinets, low-point drain valves cracked, and water pump diaphragms torn. A typical PEX splice and pressurization runs $245 - $445.
Full re-pipe of the cold-side fresh system on a 30-foot trailer runs $685 - $1,285; we include a fresh Shurflo Aquajet pump if the original is suspect.
Will you service Class A motorhomes parked in East Austin?
Yes. Class A diesel pushers and gas chassis at McKinney Falls, Austin Lone Star, and inner-east driveways are all in our daily call mix. Roof, plumbing, electrical, slide-outs, AC, generator - all on-site.
Chassis-level work (engine, transmission, brakes, leveling air bags) goes to Cummins South Plains in Buda or to Freightliner Custom Chassis in San Antonio; we refer those out.
Can you do pre-purchase inspections on RVs around the Austin metro?
Yes. We run NRVIA Level 1 and Level 2 inspections on private-party rigs and dealer lots across Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties.
Level 1 (pre-trip walkaround) runs $245 - $345; Level 2 (full systems with moisture meter and roof walk) runs $385 - $585. Same-day emailed report.
What hours do you run service calls in Austin?
Standard hours are 8 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday, with same-day calls locked in if you reach us before 11 AM. Sundays are emergency-only.
After-hours and Sunday calls add $40 - $75 to the flat-rate. We do not service rigs on the side of the highway; we work at homes, dealer lots, and campgrounds.
Where the truck parks and how fast we land
Jonathan's truck parks off East Cesar Chavez near the airport corridor, which puts most of inner-east Austin, downtown, Mueller, and South Congress inside a 15 - 25 minute window. Same-day service is locked in if you call before 11 AM; emergency response (leak, no AC in 105F, dead converter) is 2 - 4 hours.
Extended-area runs into Bastrop, Lockhart, Buda, and Kyle are 4 - 6 hour next-day calls at the same flat-rate. Hill Country addresses west of Loop 360 are routed to our SW Austin / Dripping Springs truck. Chassis work (engine, transmission, brakes, leveling air bags) goes to Cummins South Plains in Buda or to Freightliner XCS in San Antonio; we handle everything from the chassis up.
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