Bob Blackburn's Mountain Automotive & RV Center
Auto and RV repair shop in Mariposa, CA, with a 4.6-star rating from 81 reviews.
A torn awning fabric or a bent arm is the kind of thing that ruins a trip fast, especially when the afternoon sun turns the side of the rig into an oven. Mariposa has two shops and mobile techs who handle awning work, and both of them also do fridge repair, which tells you something about how they operate. One comes to you. One has a bay and a long review history. Small town, few options, so a little planning goes a long way.
Auto and RV repair shop in Mariposa, CA, with a 4.6-star rating from 81 reviews.
Mobile RV repair in Mariposa, CA, reachable 24/7, with roof work and text troubleshooting.
Bob Blackburn's Mountain Automotive & RV Center is the shop side of things. It handles awning and fridge work, takes warranty jobs, and is open weekends, which matters if your awning failed on a Saturday and you are pointed at Yosemite. With 81 reviews and a 4.6 rating, it has enough of a track record to read through before you call. Mountain Mobile RV Repair is the other choice, a mobile tech with a perfect 5.0 from a single review. That is one data point, so ask questions on the phone: what they carry, how they handle a stuck roller, and when they can reach you. For a fabric replacement in camp, mobile makes sense. For arm hardware and warranty paperwork, the shop usually does.
Describe the failure precisely. Is it the fabric, the spring roller, the arms, or the mounting brackets pulled loose from the wall? Each takes different parts and different time. Ask whether the replacement fabric or arm is in stock, because ordering a specific size and color can stall the job for days. If you are under warranty, get pre-approval before anyone touches the awning. And mention your rig's make, model, and awning brand up front, since Mariposa is small and a shop may need to send someone out or order ahead. A photo of the damage texted before the appointment saves a lot of guesswork.
Roll the awning up if you can and secure the arms with straps so nothing flaps on the road to Mariposa. If the roller is stuck out, drive slow and avoid the highway until it is fixed. Spring is when everyone wants service before summer trips, so book ahead. While you are in the area, note that Yosemite is close and cell service gets thin on the way in, so call from town. And while the tech is up there, have them look at the roof seams. One of these shops does roof work, and awning leaks and roof leaks often start in the same place.
Two. One is a shop, Bob Blackburn's Mountain Automotive & RV Center, and one is a mobile tech, Mountain Mobile RV Repair. Both also handle fridge repair.
Yes, one of the two takes warranty jobs. Get pre-approval from your warranty provider before the work starts so there are no surprises on the bill.
For a fabric swap in camp or a stuck arm you cannot drive on, mobile is easier. For arm hardware, warranty paperwork, and a longer review history, the shop is the safer call. Ask both about parts availability first.
The two businesses average 4.8. Bob Blackburn's sits at 4.6 from 81 reviews, and Mountain Mobile RV Repair is at 5.0 from a single review, so weigh the sample sizes.