What to Do When Your RV Breaks Down on the Road
RVs are built to last and can carry you through several long trips before they need repairs. However, your RV could develop a problem while you're on the way to your destination.
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Prioritize Safety
Well-maintained RVs rarely malfunction while in use, but there's always the chance that your RV may fail while you’re in the middle of nowhere. If that happens, the solution is to pull over to the nearest emergency breakdown lane, exit, or parking lot.
Locate the Nearest Roadside Mechanic or Repair Shop
Once you have pulled off and parked the RV safely, search for the nearest repair shop or roadside mechanic. It might be a big challenge identifying a mechanic along the road, especially when you’re in a rural area or small town. However, asking a few of the people you come across could help make the work easier. Don’t hurry to trust any mechanic or repair shop. Rather, take time to search for a mechanic experienced in repairing and restoring your type of RV.
Seek Roadside Assistance
If the RV can't be repaired quickly, or you can’t find the needed spare parts, you might have to seek roadside assistance. You might also need roadside assistance when you’re in a place where you can’t locate mechanics. With the right roadside assistance coverage, you can always reach out to your insurer to ask for help if you find yourself in a situation that seems impossible to resolve.
Agree on Payment for Services Beforehand
When exploring unfamiliar areas, people rarely carry cash. You might realize that the towns you’re touring have no ATMs you can access, or mobile money transfers aren’t allowed. Before the mechanic you choose gets down to business, you need to ask him or her about the payment and your payment options. Agree on the bill and the payment mode the mechanic accepts before the repair work begins.
Although it's a rare occurrence, RV breakdowns happen, and when they do, you can find yourself stranded because you can’t locate a mechanic or find the spare parts you need. No matter how serious your RV failure is, you can reach out to our online dealership at The Outpost RV to order high-quality RV spare parts. You can also get great deals when you visit us at our location in Middlebury, Indiana, serving Kalamazoo, Michigan.