Camping World - Houghton Lake
Michigan RV dealer with a 4.5-star rating and shops for roof, awning, and trailer repairs.
A dead generator can strand you at the lake with no power and a fridge warming up. Houghton Lake has two shops that work on RV generators, and one of them brings the service to you. The area average rating is 4.2, so you're not rolling the dice on quality. Call ahead about parts, especially in summer when everyone's camping.
Michigan RV dealer with a 4.5-star rating and shops for roof, awning, and trailer repairs.
Camping World RV Service in Houghton Lake handles maintenance, repairs, roof and awning work, and mobile service for trailers and motorhomes.
Houghton Lake's two generator shops handle the usual failures: no start, rough running, surging, and shutdowns. One is a Camping World with a 4.5 rating from 1482 reviews, which tells you they see a lot of volume. The other is a Camping World RV Service with a 4.0 from just one review, so it's less proven but offers mobile service. Both stock parts, so ask if the likely culprit (fuel pump, carburetor, control board) is on the shelf. If not, you may wait a few days. One shop does warranty work, so check before you authorize a repair. If your generator runs but the coach loses power, the issue may be the transfer switch or breaker, not the generator itself. Describe the symptoms clearly when you call. A mobile tech can diagnose at your site, which saves you moving a rig with a slide-out out. Shop work is better for major internal repairs. Either way, ask for a written estimate before work starts.
The mobile option is handy if you're at a campground and can't break camp. Mobile techs come to your site, but they may not carry every part. For a generator that needs a deep repair, a shop with a lift and parts counter is usually faster. While you're there, note that both shops also fix fridges, awnings, slide-outs, and leveling systems, and both do winterization. The mobile shop handles those too. If you need roof work, both are listed for it. With a 4.2 average rating, most people leave satisfied. Book early in spring and summer, and confirm the tech has generator experience, not just general RV repair.
There are 2 shops in Houghton Lake that work on RV generators. Both are Camping World locations. The main one has a 4.5 rating from 1482 reviews and the other, a service center, has a 4.0 from just one review.
Yes, one of the two shops offers mobile service. That means a tech can come to your campsite or driveway. It's a good option if your generator won't start and you can't drive the RV. Call ahead to confirm availability.
Yes, especially in spring and summer when campgrounds are full and shops get busy. Call ahead to schedule and ask if they have the likely parts in stock. That can save you a second trip if a fuel pump or control board needs replacing.
One of the two Houghton Lake shops does warranty work. Call first with your generator's make, model, and warranty details. Get pre-approval before any repair so you're not surprised by a bill. Ask what's covered and what isn't.