What exactly do we repair on RV awnings?
We rebuild awnings - not replace them unless totaled. Motor dead? We pull the Dometic or Lippert Solera unit out and swap in a new one. Fabric torn? We patch small holes or replace the entire canvas if wind or UV got the better of it. Broken arm? We source OEM replacements and re-arm the whole assembly. We also convert manual awnings to electric and install slide-topper systems on RVs up to 40 feet. Labor runs $95-$150/hour; parts stack on top. Most jobs finish same-day or next morning.
Last month a Jayco owner from Tampa called after wind peeled his Carefree awning. The motor was fine but the fabric was shredded and both arms bent. We replaced the fabric ($520), straightened and reinforced the arms, and recalibrated the motor for $680 total. Took four hours. He drove off with a full-extend awning that didn't leak or catch wind anymore. That's the A1 playbook - diagnose what's actually broken, fix it, send you down the road.
Services we handle:
- Motor replacement - Carefree, Dometic, Lippert
- Fabric replacement - full canvas or patch kits
- Arm straightening and bushing replacement
- Wind damage rebuilds - structural and aesthetic
- Manual-to-electric conversion kits
- Slide-topper installation and adjustment
- Awning extension switch and control repair
What kills awnings most - and can we fix it?
Wind is enemy number one. Sixty percent of awning failures we see come from owners extending in bad weather or hitting a gust they didn't see. The canvas snaps, arms bend, and the mot
Motor burnout from extended use in wind
Fabric tears from debris, UV, or weather
How much does awning repair actually cost?
Fabric patches: $180-$380. Full fabric replacement: $520-$920. Motor swap: $480-$680. Arm work: $220-$420. Full rebuild after wind damage: $1,200-$2,400. We quote flat-rate by phone after you describe the damage. No shop vi
Bad motor, blown fuse, or seized arm bearing. Carefree and Dometic each fail differently.
UV degradation. Florida sun kills awning fabric in 5-7 years. Time to replace.
How fast can you get to us - and do you work weekends?
We're mobile. No shop. We come to you. 2-4 hour emergency response in Florida core zones (Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami metro) and Idaho core zones (Boise, Coeur d'Alene area). Most awning jobs we can start and finish same day. If you're outside core zones, we'll schedule within 24-48 hours or connect you with our nationwide partner network - same A1 standard, flat-rate pricing, 90-day warranty. We work weekends by appointment. Call (888) 787-3727 and describe the damage; we'll tell you if we're available and what the job costs before we roll up.
A Keystone owner in Sarasota had an awning that wouldn't retract on a Friday afternoon. He called us at 3 p.m. We were there by 5:15 p.m., diagnosed a stuck limit switch and debris jamming the slide, cleared it, replaced the switch ($145 part, $0 labor diagnosis), and he was driving by 6 p.m. That's the mobile advantage - we're not waiting for a bay or a service manager. We show up, fix it, move on. Same speed works nationwide through our partner shops.
Our response and hours:
- 2-4 hour emergency response - Florida and Idaho hubs
- Same-day completion on most awning repairs
- Mobile service - we come to your RV, campground, or storage lot
- Nationwide partner network for out-of-area service
- Weekend and after-hours appointments available
- Flat-rate quote by phone - no surprises at checkout
- 90-day workmanship warranty on all repairs
Do you work on all awning brands - or just certain ones?
We service Carefree, Dometic, Lippert Solera, and Girard awnings. Those cover 90 percent of the RVs we see. Parts availability is strong for all four - motors, fabrics, arms, and swit
What's the process - from phone call to driving away?
Call (888) 787-3727. Describe the problem. We quote it flat-rate, usually in five minutes. You approve or pass. If you approve, we schedule same-day or next available and show up with the parts. We work on-site - campground, storage lot, your driveway. We test the repair in front of you, run through extend and retract cycles, check for leaks or alignment issues. We invoice on-site, you pay, and you're done. No follow-ups, no callbacks. 90-day warranty covers parts and labor if something fails because of our work.
A Grand Design customer in Ocala called Monday afternoon with a Lippert Solera that wouldn't retract past half-way. We quoted $340 (stuck limit switch, $145 part plus labor). He approved. We came Wednesday morning, swapped the switch, tested full cycles, and left by 10 a.m. Three weeks later, a bracket corroded and the awning sagged slightly - covered under warranty. We came back, replaced the bracket, no charge. That's the full process. Diagnosis, quote, fix, test, warranty follow-through.
Step-by-step:
- Call (888) 787-3727 with photos or description
- We quote flat-rate by phone - no shop visit required
- You approve or decline - your call
- We schedule same-day or next available
- We arrive with parts, work on-site at your location
- We test full extend-retract cycle in front of you
- We invoice on-site, you pay and keep the receipt
- 90-day warranty covers parts and labor