Duplechain's Paint & Body Shop
DeRidder body shop since 1968, handling RV and camper repair with a 4.6-star rating from 52 reviews.
DeRidder, LA
RV awning repair in DeRidder, Louisiana
A ripped awning fabric or a bent arm is one of those RV problems that gets worse the longer you ignore it. In DeRidder, two shops handle awning work, and one of them comes to you. The average rating across the pair sits at 4.2, so there is decent help within reach. This is a small market, which means a call ahead matters more than it would in a bigger city.
Discover RV Awning Repair in DeRidder, LA
2Shops listed
4.2★Average Google rating
2More within 30 miles
RV repair shops in DeRidder
The RV Guy
Mobile RV repair in DeRidder. Bruce diagnoses generator, AC, and electrical issues; reviews mention fair prices and quick fixes.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of DeRidder. Mobile techs on this list often cover the towns around them too.
Hinton Rv/ Trailer Repair
Mobile and in-shop RV repair in Leesville with a 5.0 rating, open 24/7 for trailer and RV fixes.
Deep East Texas RV
Newton-based mobile RV repair with a perfect 5.0 rating from 6 Google reviews, covering roofs, AC, awnings and slide work.
Who does the work
Duplechain's Paint & Body Shop carries the stronger reputation here at 4.6 from 52 reviews, and it handles awnings alongside fridge work and body repairs. The RV Guy runs mobile, which is the option I would ask about first if your awning is torn open and you would rather not tow. That shop also covers A/C, fridges and parts, though its 3.7 from 9 reviews is a thinner track record. Neither one is listed as doing warranty work, so check that before you book. On a torn awning, get it rolled up and secured before you drive anywhere. Fabric that whips in the wind at highway speed can bend the arms or pull the mounts out of the sidewall.
Mobile or shop
A mobile tech saves you the tow, and for awning arms, fabric swaps and motor replacements that often makes sense. The catch is space and shade. Techs work in whatever weather DeRidder gives them that day, and a full fabric replacement needs room to lay the roll out. If the damage runs into the mounts or the sidewall, a shop with body experience is the better fit, and Duplechain's has that. Ask either one whether the replacement fabric or arm is in stock before you commit, since a part order can add days.
Timing and preparation
Two shops for the whole area means schedules fill, especially when storm season stirs things up and everyone with a flapping awning calls at once. Book early rather than waiting for the first hard rain. Before you drop the RV off, measure the awning length and note the brand if you can find it on the hardware, because fabric is cut to fit. Take a few photos of the damage too. It helps the shop quote the job and lets them tell you on the phone whether it is a same-day fix or a longer stay.
Specialists in DeRidder
Nearby cities
- Leesville, LA (1, 21 mi)
- Newton, TX (1, 23 mi)
- Kirbyville, TX (1, 35 mi)
- Glenmora, LA (1, 36 mi)
- Jasper, TX (3, 39 mi)
- Brookeland, TX (1, 40 mi)
- Oakdale, LA (1, 43 mi)
- Otis, LA (1, 43 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many awning repair shops are in DeRidder?
There are 2 awning repair shops listed in DeRidder, and 2 more nearby. One of the two in town is a mobile tech, so you have the option of having the work done where your RV sits.
What is the average rating for awning repair in DeRidder?
The average rating across the DeRidder awning shops is 4.2. Duplechain's Paint & Body Shop comes in at 4.6 from 52 reviews, while The RV Guy sits at 3.7 from 9 reviews.
Can a mobile tech fix my awning at my campsite?
The RV Guy is the mobile option in town, and it handles awnings along with A/C, fridges and parts. Mobile work suits arm and motor repairs well. For a full fabric replacement, ask whether the tech has the room and the part on hand first.
Should I call ahead before getting awning work done?
Yes. With only 2 shops in DeRidder, schedules can fill quickly, particularly in storm season. Ask whether the fabric or arm you need is in stock, and confirm whether the shop does warranty work, since neither listed shop is marked for it.