An RV is the best way to elevate your camping experience, but like any vehicle and machine, it’s going to wear down over time. If and when it needs major maintenance, you’re faced with a choice: take it to a service department, or try to handle things at home? We here at Freedom RV Fresno want to help you take care of your RV, so we’ve put together a brief guide to help you determine whether your RV’s repairs require professional help or not. To learn more, or to set up an appointment with our service department, contact our store in Fresno, California, today!
Are You Comfortable With the Process?
First, look into the parts or systems that require repairs and evaluate what it takes to set things right. Ask yourself if you have the necessary experience and skills to handle the tasks required, and be honest with yourself. If you have mechanical experience or the repair is relatively simple, then there’s a good chance you can take care of the problem all on your own from home. But if you have any doubts whatsoever, it’s better to play it safe and let a professional handle the repair for you.
Do You Have the Right Tools?
Next, since you’ve already looked over what the process requires, it’s time to look through your available tools and equipment. This is another question that could take you to either answer, and it again partially depends on how serious the problem in question is. If the repair requires only a few common household tools or supplies, then sure, you’re probably clear to handle it (if the answer to the last question was yes, at least). But if there are any specialized tools, products, or equipment necessary to do the job safely and correctly, then again, it’s best to be safe and let a service department take care of it.
Do You Have the Time?
Finally, if you have both the expertise and the tools and supplies necessary to perform this maintenance or repair on your own, the last question is: do you have the time? If you have a busy schedule and struggle to string a few solid hours together, there’s a chance you could do the repair piecemeal over a few days, but that has its own risks. If you forget where you are in the process or the maintenance is time-sensitive, you might do more harm than good. What’s the use in handling the repairs yourself if they’re not done before the RV season is over?
We hope this helps you figure out the best path forward! For more information, or to talk to our professionals in the service department, contact us at Freedom RV Fresno. We proudly serve the people of Visalia, Merced, and Modesto, California—let us serve you today!
