Balken's Auto Body
Family-owned Fond du Lac collision shop since 1992, rated 5.0 across 201 reviews for insurance help and loaner cars.
Collision damage on an RV is its own kind of headache. The body panel is one thing; the seams, the roof line and the stuff bolted through it are another. Wisconsin has 26 shops doing RV collision and body repair, averaging 4.3 stars, and plenty of them also handle the leak that shows up three months after the crunch. Here is how to pick one and what to ask before you hand over the keys.
Family-owned Fond du Lac collision shop since 1992, rated 5.0 across 201 reviews for insurance help and loaner cars.
Family-owned Richfield RV and trailer shop with mobile service and a 5.0 rating from 26 reviews.
Two Rivers RV shop with 4.8 stars from 69 reviews, known for fair pricing and sharp electrical diagnosis.
Independent, factory-trained RV repair shop in West Bend with mobile service and horse trailer repairs, rated 4.8 stars.
RV repair shop in DeForest, WI rated 4.6 stars, handling roof, awning, electrical and body work.
Family-owned Wisconsin Rapids RV dealer since 1963, with service for roof, AC, awning and more.
Clayton truck and trailer shop with a 60,000 lb hoist, 4.7 stars from 19 reviews, and RV repair on the menu.
Family-owned Antigo RV shop rated 4.8 stars for roof, AC and awning work, with reviewers praising fast scheduling.
Family-run Airstream service shop in southwest Wisconsin, rated 4.7 for knowledge and communication.
Factory-trained techs handle roof, AC, awning, body and chassis work on all RV makes at this Neenah shop.
Kunes Freedom RV in Slinger, WI, is an RV dealer and repair shop with a 4.4-star rating from 197 reviews.
Vintage camper repair shop in Reedsburg specializing in Airstream-style trailers, rated 4.6 across 10 reviews.
Family-owned collision shop in Deerfield, WI, handling heavy-duty trucks and RVs since 1998.
RV repair shop in Lake Mills, WI, rated 4.4 stars. Services include AC, awnings, brakes, and warranty work.
Factory-trained RV service in Holmen, WI, fixing all makes and models, with a 4.7-star rating from three reviews.
Large RV dealer in Sturtevant with sales, financing, service and parts, rated 4.2 from nearly 1,000 Google reviews.
Kunes Quietwoods RV in Sturgeon Bay, WI: RV dealer with sales, service, and mobile repair. Rated 4.2 from 282 reviews.
Family-owned Appleton shop since 1991 doing RV service, diesel truck repair, and exterior washes.
Mobile RV repair serving the Lake Koshkonong area, with AC, awning and electrical work reviewed by 21 customers.
Auto body and RV repair shop in Antigo, WI, with friendly staff and mobile service for campers.
Janesville RV dealer with mobile service, warranty repairs, and a 4.1-star rating from 351 reviews.
Green Bay RV dealer with repair, parts and warranty service; reviewers are split on service communication.
RV repair shop in Suamico, WI with factory trained techs and reviews that split between praise and frustration.
Camping World RV Service in Sturtevant handles roof, awning, body and generator work, but reviews warn of slow service.
Camping World RV Service in Green Bay handles repair, maintenance, collision work and detailing for trailers, fifth wheels and motorhomes.
An RV crash rarely ends at the bumper. Body shops here also list roof work (18), A/C (17), awnings (26) and tires (12), which tells you the good ones think past the fiberglass. Ask whether they pull the panels to check the frame and the roof deck underneath. A shop that only matches paint may hand back a rig that leaks at the first hard rain. Balken's Auto Body in the state, at 5.0 stars from 201 reviews, is the sort of place people mention by name. Get the insurance adjuster and the shop talking before work starts. Nine of these 26 do warranty work, so if the damage ties to a coach warranty, confirm that first.
Eight of the 26 offer mobile service, and that is handy for a dead A/C or a slide-out that quit, not for bent body panels. Collision and body repair means a bay, a frame rack and a paint booth. Use mobile techs for the smaller stuff so you are not tying up a body shop's schedule. K & L Enterprises (4.8 stars, 69 reviews) runs mobile and lists weekends and emergency availability, which matters when a trip is days away. Circle B RV and Trailer also goes mobile and does roof, A/C and furnace work.
Spring is when everyone wants roof and awning work before the first trip, so call well ahead. Ask point blank whether the part is in stock or on order, and get the lead time in writing. A shop waiting on a slide-out motor cannot finish your repair no matter how good the tech is. Greeneway RV carries 301 reviews at 4.5 stars and lists certified and warranty work. Custom RV Services (4.6 stars, 126 reviews) handles generator, windshield and electrical, so one stop can cover several problems.
There are 26 listed, with an average rating of 4.3 stars. Eight of them offer mobile service, though collision and body work itself is almost always done in a shop bay.
Nine of the 26 say they do warranty work. If your damage may fall under a coach or component warranty, confirm with the shop and your warranty provider before any work begins.
Usually not. Mobile techs are best for A/C, electrical, slide-outs and similar repairs. Body panels, frame straightening and paint need a shop with the right equipment. Eight of the 26 offer mobile service for the smaller jobs.
Ask whether the part is in stock, how long the lead time is, and whether they will check the frame and roof deck under the damaged panels. Get the estimate and timeline in writing, especially in spring when shops fill up.