Pappy Tim's RV Service
Irwin, Ohio RV repair shop rated 5.0 from 15 Google reviews, with weekend and warranty mentions.
A torn awning fabric or a bent arm is the kind of repair that turns a weekend trip into a stay-home weekend. Irwin has one shop that handles awning work, Pappy Tim's RV Service, and it carries a 5.0 rating across 15 reviews. Twelve more shops sit within reach if you are willing to drive. Here is how to sort out an awning fix without wasting a sunny Saturday.
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The failures I have seen tend to follow a pattern. Fabric tears at the seam where it meets the roller tube, spring arms lose tension or seize, and the motorized units quit when a gear strips or a switch goes bad. Wind is the usual culprit, especially when the awning is left out during a storm. Before you call, roll the awning out and check the fabric, arms and roller. A photo of the damage helps the shop quote the job and tells them what parts to have on hand. Ask if the part is in stock, because a new roller tube or fabric order can take time.
An awning is one repair that often works out fine at a shop. Replacing fabric or an arm usually means a ladder, a helper and a place to lay the old material out. Pappy Tim's is open on weekends, which matters if you work weekdays and the awning fails on a Friday night. When you book, mention that the shop does warranty work if your rig is still covered. Get pre-approval from the warranty provider before anything is ordered, and confirm the shop will file the claim. That step saves arguments later. The twelve nearby shops are worth a call if Pappy Tim's is booked out.
Retract the awning if it will roll up safely, and secure a torn arm with a strap so it does not swing out on the highway. Clear your gear out of the way of the entry door. Write down the awning brand and model if you can find it on the roller or the arm, since fabric and parts are matched to that. Expect to leave the rig a few days if a part has to be ordered. Ask for a call before any work beyond the quote, and get the out-the-door price in writing. If you are traveling through, say so, and ask whether the repair can be scheduled around your dates.
Irwin has one shop that does awning work, Pappy Tim's RV Service, with a perfect 5.0 rating from 15 reviews. Another twelve shops are within reach if the first one cannot fit you in.
The listed shops here do not include any mobile techs, so plan on bringing the RV in. Awnings usually need a ladder, a second set of hands and floor space, which suits shop work anyway.
Yes, Pappy Tim's RV Service does warranty work, and it is the one shop in town listed for it. Call your warranty provider first for pre-approval so the repair is covered before parts are ordered.
Book as early as you can, and call ahead in spring when shops fill up before camping season. Ask whether the fabric or arm is in stock, since special orders can add days to the job.