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6 Tips for Getting Your RV Serviced, Best Camping Cookbooks, 6 Things I Love About My RV
After nearly two decades of RV ownership, we’ve experienced our fair share of dealership service appointments—some smooth, some challenging, and some outright frustrating. Getting your RV serviced can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Here, we’re sharing practical, tested tips based on our personal experiences to help you have a smoother, less stressful experience when getting your RV serviced at a dealership.
You can listen to us discuss these 6 tips for getting your rv serviced in detail on The RV Atlas podcast, wherever you listen.
Build a Relationship With Your RV Dealership
One of the most valuable lessons we’ve learned is the importance of building a solid, long-term relationship with a trusted RV dealership. Unlike cars, RVs often require specialized expertise and unique maintenance considerations. If possible, try to establish a relationship with the dealership where you purchased your RV. Service departments often prioritize customers who bought their RV onsite, so sticking with your dealer for routine maintenance can improve your experience significantly.
We’ve found dealerships are more accommodating and quicker to respond to issues when there’s an established history and relationship.
Plan Your Service Appointments Strategically
Timing is crucial when scheduling your RV for service. Dealerships typically experience seasonal surges in spring and summer. Planning maintenance during off-peak seasons, such as late fall or winter, can drastically reduce wait times and improve overall efficiency. We learned the hard way that booking a maintenance appointment in April can lead to extensive wait times or rushed service due to high demand.
Make sure to book appointments well in advance, ideally months ahead if possible. Avoid emergency repairs by proactively scheduling annual inspections and regular preventative maintenance.
Bundle Non-Emergency Repairs to Minimize Downtime
One of our favorite tips for managing RV service appointments is bundling non-emergency repairs together. This approach helps prevent unnecessary downtime and prolonged stays at the dealership. Rather than taking your RV in each time a minor issue arises, consider maintaining a running list of smaller concerns that don’t r
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