Custom Camper Inc.
Family-run Southington RV dealer and shop selling Flagstaff and Shasta campers, with parts and service for any RV.
Southington, CT
RV awning repair in Southington, Connecticut
Southington sits right where I-84 and Route 10 cross, so a lot of rigs roll through here with an awning that got shredded by a low branch or a gust on the highway. There is one awning shop in town and about a dozen more within a short drive, averaging 4.4 stars. Here is how I would think about getting that fabric fixed.
Discover RV Awning Repair in Southington, CT
1Shops listed
4.4★Average Google rating
12More within 30 miles
RV repair shops in Southington
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Southington. Mobile techs on this list often cover the towns around them too.
Connecticut Motor Cars & Coaches
Authorized Tiffin service center and collision shop in Plainville, CT, with 4.3 stars from 57 reviews.
Top of the Hill RV
Wolcott RV dealer and repair shop with a 3.3 rating and mixed reviews on prep and billing.
Hemlock Hill RV Sales & Services
Connecticut RV dealer with a 4.4-star rating from 570 reviews, handling sales, service, parts, and warranty work.
Ray’s RV School & Mobile Repair
Mobile RV repair serving Avon, CT. Travels to you for electrical, AC, awning, slide-out and water damage work.
Country Club Garage
Wallingford auto shop with 50+ years of service, handling RVs, tires, AC, and towing, rated 3.9 from 46 reviews.
Alliance Used Truck Center
Full-service repair for heavy-duty trucks and RVs in Hartford, with mixed reviews on communication and outcomes.
Premier RV Inspection and Repairs
Torrington RV shop with a 5.0 rating from 63 reviews, known for detailed inspection reports before you buy.
Long View RV Superstores
Family-owned Windsor Locks RV dealer since 1959 with RVTI-certified techs and a stocked parts store off I-91 Exit 42.
Parts and Service: Long View RV
RV repair shop in Windsor Locks, CT, with a parts counter for owners handling fixes on their own.
Certified On-Site RV Service LLC
Eastern Connecticut RV repair shop with mobile service and a 4.9-star rating from 91 reviews.
Connecticut RV Rentals
RV rentals and repair in Bolton, CT, with a 5-star rating from 12 reviews, praised for friendly staff and clean, well-maintained RVs.
Bolton Notch RV Storage
RV storage, rentals, and repair in Bolton, CT, with certified techs and a 4.6-star rating from 58 reviews.
What a torn awning actually costs you
A ripped awning is more than a cosmetic problem. Once the fabric tears, water gets into the roller tube and the arms, and that is where the real money starts. Wind is the usual culprit, along with branches on tight back roads and the occasional thunderstorm that comes through the Naugatuck Valley fast. If the tear is small, a shop may patch it. If the tube is bent or the spring is shot, you are looking at replacement. Ask what the shop plans to do before you leave the rig, and ask whether the fabric they would use is in stock. Vinyl and acrylic both come in common widths, but color choices are thinner than you would think.
The one local shop, and the neighbors
Custom Camper Inc. is the awning shop in Southington itself, rated 4.4 from 63 reviews. It also handles RV refrigerator work and keeps parts on hand, and it is open on weekends, which matters if you are trying to get something done without burning a vacation day. Beyond town limits you have about 12 more awning shops within reach, so if the local wait is long you have options toward Waterbury, Meriden, and the Farmington line. None of the area shops listed here are flagged as warranty centers. If your awning is still under manufacturer coverage, call ahead and ask about pre-approval before any work starts, because that paperwork is easier before the old fabric comes off.
Mobile call or shop visit?
An awning is one of the few RV repairs that can go either way. If the arm is stuck out and the rig can be driven, a shop with a bay and a tall door is the safer bet, since the fabric has to be laid out and the roller has a spring under tension. If the awning is jammed open and you cannot move, a mobile tech is the answer, though none of the mobile techs listed in Southington specialize in awnings. Spring is the busy season here, with everyone de-winterizing at once, so book a week or two out when you can. And when you pick the rig up, open and close the awning once yourself before you pull away.
Specialists in Southington
Nearby cities
- Plainville, CT (1)
- Wolcott, CT (1, 5 mi)
- Plantsville, CT (1, 6 mi)
- Avon, CT (1, 10 mi)
- Wallingford, CT (1, 12 mi)
- Hartford, CT (1, 13 mi)
- Torrington, CT (1, 20 mi)
- Windsor Locks, CT (2, 22 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many RV awning repair shops are in Southington?
There is 1 awning shop in Southington, Custom Camper Inc., and about 12 more within driving distance. That is a reasonable pool for a smaller Connecticut town, so you should be able to find a slot without waiting weeks in the off season.
What rating do Southington awning shops have?
The Southington shop averages 4.4 stars across 63 reviews. Across the wider area, awning work averages 4.4 as well, so the local option holds up well against the neighbors on customer feedback.
Do any area shops handle warranty claims on awnings?
None of the shops listed here are flagged as warranty centers. That does not mean your awning is out of luck, only that you should call your awning manufacturer first, get written pre-approval, and confirm which shop they will pay before dropping the rig off.
Can I get an awning fixed on a weekend?
Custom Camper Inc. is open on weekends, which helps if you work weekdays. Mobile techs in the area do not list awning work as a specialty, so for a bent arm or a roller that needs re-tensioning, a shop visit is the more realistic path.