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RV & travel trailer repairs, service, and modifications. Van builds, solar off-grid installs, and repairs. Visit our website for more information.
I come to your location for RV and trailer repairs. Following is a sample of the the services I offer. Please inquire for pricing and details. Repairs
Air Conditioner Repair and Install. Braking Systems
Complete LP Repair
Converters
Delamination Repair
Engines
Electrical: 110V, 12V
Furnices
Generators
GFCI
Inverters
Lights
Plumbing
Refrigerators
Roof Maintenance and Repair
Support Jacks
Trailer Ax
The "Missing Frame" Crisis: Why Modern Motorhomes Aren't Built to Last 🛑🏗️
Look closely at this teardown. What you don't see is just as important as what you do.
We’re looking at a brand-new unit, but where is the structural integrity? In many of today’s high-end builds, the "frame" is practically a ghost. 👻
The "Front-Only" Frame Trap:
It used to be that a Class A was built with a complete, welded cage that ran the full length and width of the vehicle. Today, many manufacturers only put a real frame up front around the cockpit area. Once you get past the driver's seat, the "skeleton" disappears.
What’s left holding your roof up?
Styrofoam and Glue: Instead of structural steel or aluminum rafters, you’re looking at blocks of foam glued to thin "backers".
Zero Perimeter Support: Without a full-perimeter frame, the box relies entirely on "vacuum-bonding" to stay square.
The "Flex" Factor: When you hit a pothole or drive on uneven roads, a coach with no rear or side framing has to flex. Over time, that flex breaks the glue bonds, leading to the dreaded delamination and roof failures we see constantly in shops today.
The Bottom Line:
Manufacturers are ditching full frames to save weight and cost, but they’re sacrificing the "bones" of the vehicle. We’re paying more for rigs that have less actual structure than the motorhomes of 30 years ago.
Is a fancy interior worth a "disposable" frame?
If you’re shopping for a new rig, stop looking at the countertops and start asking for the framing schematics. You might be surprised at how little is actually supporting the roof over your head.
18/06/2024
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Contact Us — THE RV REPAIR GUY We understand that owning an RV or trailer is a dream for many. Our goal is to get you rolling again by offering cost-effective solutions for hassle-free travels.
10/04/2024
Summer is coming! Our technicians are hard at work getting your RVs road-ready for adventure this season. RV Problem? No Problem. Let's get you rolling!
Visit our website to schedule services for your RV or trailer. See the pinned comment for the link!
03/04/2024
Looking for off-grid solutions for your outdoor adventures? Look no further than The RV Repair Guy. We've got the juice! ☀️
01/04/2024
Timelapse of Goa Gil's last show in California Oct 8, 2022 Recently, our beloved Babaji Goa Gil left us due to a rare and aggressive form of Lymphatic Cancer on October 26, 2023, at the age of 72. This video is a tim...
22/02/2024
Underseat bass action! Another design blueprint for a client out the door so they can build their own custom subwoofer enclosure. Enjoy and thank you!
24/11/2023
There we go again.
We keep seeing more and more issues like this one.
People just don’t know when previous RV techs or dealers are screwing them over.
This previous job was done incorrectly and the self leveling product got applied on dirty roof.
Now the product has to be totally removed and roof will be properly resealed.
28/10/2023
26/10/2023
People please be count there.
Not many people knows that if the RV gets in to the roll over accident the frame will not last most of the time and it will crumble.
No matter if it’s cheap or expensive RV like this class A that cost approx. $400 000
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