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River Cities RV Service
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Our Services

RV Body and Collision Repair in San Marcos, TX

Body and Collision · San Marcos, TX

Collision and hail damage, repaired through our body specialist

RV collision repair starts with a close look at the damage. A low branch or a tight turn at a fuel stop can crack fiberglass and tear a sidewall. At River Cities RV Service, our body specialist handles RV body repair. The work covers travel trailers, fifth wheels, motorhomes and campers.

Bring the RV to our San Marcos shop, or we come to you for a look at the damage. The service call covers the diagnosis and the trip, and the quote for the repair goes in writing. An insurance claim often comes with collision damage. We take care of the insurance side of the repair too: the write-up and the submission to your insurer.

What We Handle

  • Collision damage repair on travel trailers, fifth wheels, motorhomes and campers
  • Fiberglass crack and hole repair
  • Sidewall delamination repair on bubbled or rippled walls
  • Body panel repair after a scrape or a wreck
  • Trim and seal repair around the damaged area
  • Hail and storm damage repair on the body
  • A damage write-up and submission for your insurance claim
  • A look at the damage where the RV sits or at our San Marcos shop

Request a Body and Collision Quote

Tell us about your RV, what is wrong and where it is parked. We diagnose the problem and put the repair quote in writing.

What is RV delamination, and can it be repaired?

Delamination is when the outer skin of an RV wall comes loose from the wood behind it. Many RV walls are built in layers: a fiberglass skin, thin plywood, foam insulation and the inside panel. The skin is glued to the plywood. When the glue lets go, the skin bubbles or ripples, and the wall can feel soft when you press it.

Water is the usual cause. Rain gets in through a cracked seal at a window or along the roof edge. The plywood soaks it up and swells, and the glue lets go. A crack or a torn seam from a collision can let water in the same way.

RV delamination repair depends on how far the water went. A small area with dry, sound wood can sometimes be glued back in place. A wet or rotted area needs the skin opened and the wood replaced. The leak has to be sealed too, or the skin can come loose again.

Hail and storm damage on RVs in the Hill Country

Weather service records for South Central Texas show spring as the busiest season for severe storms. Strong storms can hit in the fall too. An RV parked in the open at a campground takes the full force of the hail.

Hail can crack fiberglass and dent an aluminum skin. On the roof, it can split vent covers and punch through the membrane. A hole up top is RV roof repair work, and rain can reach the walls until it is fixed.

Wind does its own damage. It can tear an open awning and drive a branch into a sidewall. Bent arms and torn fabric are awning repair work, and a cracked wall is body work.

What should you do after an RV wreck or a hailstorm?

Once everyone is safe, take photos and video of the damage. The Texas Department of Insurance gives that advice after hail or wind damage. It also says to file a claim as soon as you can.

A crack or a hole lets rain into the wall, and wet wood can lead to delamination and rot. Cover the opening with a tarp or plastic sheeting to keep the rain out. Save the receipts, because the same advice says a policy may pay for temporary repairs.

Then call or text us at (512) 850-7257 to set up a look at the damage. We write up the damage and the repair for your claim and submit it to your insurer. If the RV cannot be repaired where it sits, a towing company can bring it to our San Marcos shop.

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Ready to get started?

Call or text for a written quote. We work about 50 miles around San Marcos across the Hill Country and the I-35 corridor.

(512) 850-7257
How We Work

How a Job With River Cities RV Service Runs

From the first call or text to the finished work, here is how it goes.

1

Call or Text

Call or text (512) 850-7257. Tell us what the RV is doing and where it is parked.

2

The Service Call

We come to the RV and find the cause of the problem. The service call covers the diagnosis and the trip. If you bring the RV to our shop, the diagnosis happens there.

3

The Written Quote

After the diagnosis, we put the quote for the repair in writing. The repair goes on the schedule once you say yes.

4

Parts When Needed

When the repair needs parts, we order them. Once the parts arrive, we set a time to make the repair.

5

The Repair

We make the repair where the RV sits, or at our shop if you brought it in. On RV warranty and insurance repairs, the work starts once the claim is approved.

FAQ

Body and Collision Questions, Answered

Common questions about body and collision around San Marcos and the Hill Country. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.

Call (512) 850-7257

How much does RV collision repair cost?
The price depends on how big the damage is and how far water got into the wall. A crack in one panel is a smaller job than a sidewall with wet wood behind it. After the diagnosis, we put the quote for the repair in writing. Call or text (512) 850-7257 to set up a look.
Will my insurance pay for RV body repair?
Your policy sets what is covered, and your insurer decides the claim. Once the insurer approves the repair, you pay your deductible and our body specialist does the work.
Do I need an RV body shop, or can you come to the RV?
Both work. Our mobile RV repair service comes to RV parks and driveways within about 50 miles of San Marcos. You can also bring the RV to our San Marcos shop. After we see the damage, we tell you where the repair will happen.
How long does RV body repair take?
That depends on the size of the damage. Parts are ordered when a repair needs them, and an insurance claim adds the wait for approval. The written quote lays out the work before it starts.
What if the wreck also damaged the slide-out?
A hit on the side of the RV can bend a slide-out or tear its seals. The slide-out itself is RV slide-out repair work, and our body specialist repairs the wall around it.
Do you repair body damage on cars and trucks?
Our body work is on RVs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, motorhomes and campers. Body damage on a car or a tow vehicle goes to an auto body shop.
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Why Choose River Cities RV Service

Mobile RV Repair Around San Marcos

We Come to the RV

The service call comes to the RV, within about 50 miles of San Marcos. That covers the I-35 corridor and the Texas Hill Country around it.

A Shop in San Marcos

If you would rather bring the RV to us, our shop is in San Marcos. Call or text first to set a time.

The Quote in Writing

The service call covers the diagnosis and the trip. Then the repair quote comes to you in writing.

Google Reviews

Rated 5.0 on Google Around San Marcos and the Hill Country

Real reviews of our RV repair work, 34 reviews on Google.

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Josh replaced the a/c and heater control board in my travel trailer he did an awesome job I highly recommend him

Dustin Wied8 months ago · Google review

We discovered just 4 days before our Thanksgiving trip that our RV slide-out wasn’t working. We contacted Josh, and he came out the very same day to diagnose the issue. He quickly ordered the necessary parts and managed to get everything repaired in time for our trip. Josh was professional, efficient, and highly communicative throughout the entire process, keeping us informed every step of the way. His pricing is very reasonable, and we truly appreciate the extra effort he put in to ensure we were able to leave on time. Highly recommend his RV repair services!

Kelly Erba year ago · Google review

Josh and his team are amazing. He replaced my roof on my wildcat 5th wheel. And once it rained he returned twice to assess any leaks and concerns. He’s my repair guy now! Thank you Josh!!!!

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Get In Touch With River Cities RV Service

Tell us what the RV is doing and where it sits. Call or text (512) 850-7257 or use the form, and we will get back to you.

Request a Quote

Tell us about your RV, what is wrong and where it is parked. We diagnose the problem and put the repair quote in writing.

Call (512) 850-7257