Mobile RV repair in Seattle
Downtown Seattle has no in-city RV park, so most of our customers are full-timers staging on the Lake Union and Elliott Bay waterfront, urban van-lifers in Sprinter and ProMaster Class B conversions parked on side streets near Discovery Park and Magnolia, and visiting rigs at south King or north Pierce campgrounds that need mobile service in town. Tech-money Class A's parked in long-term storage south of SoDo round out the book.
The marine layer, 38 inches of annual rain, and tight downtown side-street parking create heavy demand for roof seal and Dicor work, slide-seal mildew remediation, and house-battery and inverter diagnosis on van builds. Salt air off Elliott Bay accelerates corrosion on entry steps and exterior compartment hardware faster than inland King County.
Wet-bay water-damage repair after rigs sit through a Seattle winter is a steady winter and spring call. We work most rigs on-site at the curb, in storage lots near Georgetown and SoDo, or at the south King KOA in Kent.
What we fix in Seattle
The defining Seattle call is a roof leak on a rig that has not been resealed in 5+ years, found after the marine layer parked over a wet seam for a week. We run a full perimeter and penetration reseal at $185 - $385 flat-rate including any failed EPDM seam tape we replace. Wet-bay water-damage repair is the close second; we quote sub-floor and panel work flat-rate after a leak-source diagnosis.
House-battery and inverter diagnosis on Sprinter and ProMaster van builds is a weekly call. A diagnosis visit is $145 flat; a 200Ah lithium retrofit runs $1,850 - $2,650 flat including the new bank, BMS, and inverter wiring. Inverter swaps run $485 - $885 flat depending on size.
Slide-seal mildew on Class A rigs that sat in long-term SoDo storage shows up every spring. Slide-seal replacement is $285 - $485 flat per slide. Salt-air corrosion on entry-step motors and exterior compartment latches off the Elliott Bay waterfront drives a steady stream of step-motor swaps at $245 - $385 flat.
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 Seattle
- Seattle/Tacoma KOA - The closest full-service campground at the south end of Kent, big-rig friendly to 55 ft and runs a downtown Seattle bus shuttle. We service rigs here regularly for roof reseal, slide-out repair, and pre-trip inspection on visitors staging Mount Rainier or Olympic Peninsula trips.
- Lake Pleasant RV Park - Closest north-side full-hookup resort in Bothell with paved sites and direct Seattle access. Most calls here are full-timer maintenance, lithium battery upgrades, and Schwintek slide-motor swaps.
- Apache Camping Center / Poulsbo RV - South Everett and Fife dealer and service centers serving downtown Seattle owners since downtown itself has no RV park. We coordinate on warranty overflow and NRVIA Level 2 pre-purchase inspections at $385 - $585 flat.
Pricing summary
Every job in Seattle 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 Seattle RVers ask
How fast can A1 RV Repair land at my rig in Seattle?
Same-day across downtown, SoDo, Magnolia, Ballard, Capitol Hill, West Seattle, Georgetown, and the south King belt to Kent when you call before 11 AM. Emergency leak or no-power calls run a 2-4 hour response from our 3rd Ave base.
We confirm flat-rate by phone before dispatch. After-hours emergency surcharge is $40 - $75.
Do you service Sprinter and ProMaster van builds in Seattle?
Yes, urban van-lifers are a major part of our Seattle book. We handle house-battery and lithium upgrades, solar troubleshooting, inverter and converter swaps, water and propane system service, and roof rack and accessory mounting.
A diagnosis visit is $145 flat. A 200Ah lithium retrofit runs $1,850 - $2,650 flat including the new bank, BMS, and inverter wiring.
Will you run service calls at Seattle/Tacoma KOA in Kent?
Yes, the Kent KOA is one of our regular Seattle-area stops. Most calls are roof reseal, slide-out repair, and pre-trip inspection on visiting rigs staging Mount Rainier or Olympic Peninsula trips.
Kent is about 25 minutes from our downtown base so we typically land within 90 minutes during a same-day window.
Can you do mobile service on RVs parked on Seattle streets?
Yes, we work many rigs at the curb in Magnolia, Ballard, SoDo, Georgetown, and West Seattle. We need a legal parking spot for the truck (often we double up next to the rig with hazards) and a clear written description of the issue.
Most curb work is roof reseal, awning repair, slide-out troubleshooting, and house-battery diagnosis. We schedule before metered hours when possible.
What's the typical cost for wet-bay water damage repair in Seattle?
Wet-bay water damage repair starts with a leak-source diagnosis at $145 flat. Sub-floor and panel work is quoted flat-rate per linear foot of damage after we open the bay.
Most full wet-bay rebuilds run $785 - $1,985 depending on how far the rot has spread and whether we need to drop the underbelly.
Will you do emergency leak repair after a Seattle marine-layer storm?
Yes. Roof leak emergencies during wet fronts are our top November-through-March call in Seattle. We carry Dicor, EPDM patch kits, and a full vent and AC gasket library to stop water on the first visit.
Emergency response runs 2-4 hours from call to truck on-site. Surcharge is $40 - $75.
What hours do you run service calls in Seattle?
Standard hours are 8 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday with Sunday emergency coverage during the snowbird outbound surge in September and October.
After-hours calls are answered by Ian directly and run a $40 - $75 surcharge.
Do I need to be at the rig for service in Seattle?
No, we work many rigs without the owner present, especially storage-lot calls in SoDo and Georgetown and full-timer rigs at Lake Pleasant. We need keys, a power source if applicable, and a written description of the issue.
We send before-and-after photos and call when complete to walk through the work.
Where the truck parks and how fast we land
Our Seattle truck stages near 999 3rd Ave downtown, putting us within 25 minutes of SoDo, Magnolia, Ballard, West Seattle, Capitol Hill, Georgetown, and the south King belt to Kent. Same-day dispatch when you call before 11 AM; emergency response runs 2-4 hours.
Extended service area covers the south King and north Pierce belt to Tacoma at 4-6 hour response. Chassis and engine work goes to Cummins Pacific in Seattle (right in town) and the Freightliner dealer in Pacific; we coordinate the coach side so the rig only goes to the chassis shop once.
Related services and nearby cities
Need service on a specific system? Browse our pages for RV roof repair, electrical and solar, water damage repair, slide-outs, and plumbing.
Other Washington service areas we cover: RV Repair in Bellevue, RV Repair in Lynnwood, RV Repair in Everett, and RV Repair in Monroe.