Camper Commander LLC
Collins, Iowa RV shop rated 4.9 stars for honest repairs, remodels and warranty work.
Collins, IA
RV refrigerator repair in Collins, Iowa
A dead RV fridge in Collins usually means spoiled food and a change of plans. The good news is small towns like this still have people who know absorption cooling, and one shop near Collins handles refrigerator work along with A/C and awnings. Most repairs here come down to the cooling unit, the burner, or a control board, and a tech can usually tell which within an hour.
Discover RV Refrigerator Repair in Collins, IA
1Shops listed
4.9★Average Google rating
1Do warranty work
11More within 30 miles
RV repair shops in Collins
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Collins. Mobile techs on this list often cover the towns around them too.
Easy Camping RV
Family-owned RV dealer in Nevada, Iowa with service, parts, and rentals. 4.8 stars from 119 reviews.
KOUNTRY SERVICE LLC
Colfax trailer and RV shop with a 5.0 Google rating, open Saturdays and known for quick help.
Plaza RV
Iowa RV dealer in Bondurant with a service bay and parts counter, rated 4.4 from 147 reviews.
RV Mobile Service Des Moines
Mobile RV repair serving Des Moines and central Iowa, rated 5.0 from 9 reviews for honest, knowledgeable service.
Blue Compass RV Des Moines
Iowa RV dealer and repair shop off I-80 with 4.0 stars from 1,385 reviews, known for warranty work and parts.
Welch's Mobile RV Repair
Mobile RV repair in Altoona, Iowa, rated 5.0 from 113 reviews, with techs who come to your campground or roadside.
Imperial R-V Center
Iowa RV dealer and repair shop with a 4.4-star rating from 291 reviews, known for answering questions and hitch work.
Hillcrest RV
Ankeny RV dealer and repair shop with a 4.6 rating, known for roof work and a friendly, knowledgeable crew.
Family First Mobile RV Repair
Mobile RV repair serving Runnells and the Des Moines area since 2020, with 4.9 stars from 167 reviews.
Collision Solutions Truck Repair
Des Moines truck shop handling RV collision repair, fiberglass, paint and body work, rated 5.0 from 29 reviews.
Everyday Mobile RV Repair
Certified mobile RV technician in Urbandale who comes to you for AC, electrical, plumbing and slide repairs.
What usually goes wrong
RV refrigerators fail in patterns. If the freezer stays cold but the lower box warms, the cooling unit is often the suspect. If nothing cools and you smell ammonia, stop running it and get it looked at. Burner and orifice problems show up as cooling that fades on gas but works on electric, or the reverse. Before you book, note whether it fails on both power sources or just one, and whether the fridge has been level. Techs ask those questions first because they point straight to the likely fix. A shop visit also lets them bench test the board rather than guess.
Warranty and weekend timing
The one shop listed in Collins takes warranty work and is open weekends, which matters if your trip home is Sunday. Call ahead with your fridge model and whether it is a two-way or three-way unit. Ask if the cooling unit or board is in stock before you drive over, since parts for older fridges can take days to arrive. If your rig is under an extended warranty, get pre-approval before work starts. Most plans want a diagnosis and an estimate first, and skipping that step is how people end up paying twice.
When to go mobile
There are no mobile techs listed in Collins itself, though eleven shops sit within reach in nearby towns. Mobile work is worth asking about when the fridge issue turns out to be power or wiring at the site rather than the fridge box, or when the rig cannot safely move. If you can drive it, shop work is usually the better call for refrigerator repairs. Pulling a fridge and pressure checking a cooling unit needs bench space and tools. If you go the mobile route, confirm the trip charge and what happens if the part is not on the truck.
Specialists in Collins
Nearby cities
- Nevada, IA (1, 12 mi)
- Colfax, IA (1, 12 mi)
- Bondurant, IA (1, 14 mi)
- Newton, IA (1, 16 mi)
- Altoona, IA (2, 18 mi)
- Ankeny, IA (2, 19 mi)
- Runnells, IA (1, 22 mi)
- Des Moines, IA (1, 22 mi)
RV repair guides
Questions people ask
How many RV refrigerator repair shops are in Collins?
There is 1 shop in Collins that handles RV refrigerator repair, and 11 more within driving distance in nearby towns. The local shop also does A/C and awning work, so one trip can cover several problems.
Do any Collins shops do warranty work on RV fridges?
Yes. The shop listed in Collins accepts warranty work, and it is open on weekends. Get pre-approval from your warranty provider before the repair starts, and bring the policy details and your fridge model number with you.
Can a mobile tech fix my RV fridge in Collins?
No mobile RV techs are listed in Collins itself, but nearby shops may send one out. Mobile work fits wiring and power problems at your site. For cooling unit or control board replacement, a shop with bench space is usually the better fit.
What should I check before booking a fridge repair?
Note whether it fails on electric, on gas, or both, and whether the freezer still cools. Call with your fridge model and ask if the likely part is in stock. Empty the fridge before the appointment so the tech can pull it if needed.