Blackburn RV & Trailer Services
Farwell RV and trailer shop with a 4.8 rating from 96 reviews, praised for fast help and stocked parts.
Farwell, MI
RV refrigerator repair in Farwell, Michigan
A warm fridge full of food that never got cold is one of the more annoying RV failures, and in Farwell you have one shop that handles it. Blackburn RV & Trailer Services does fridge and awning work, carries parts, and sits at 4.8 stars across 96 reviews. Five more shops are within reach if you need a second opinion.
Discover RV Refrigerator Repair in Farwell, MI
1Shops listed
4.8★Average Google rating
5More within 30 miles
RV repair shops in Farwell
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Farwell. Mobile techs on this list often cover the towns around them too.
KRAPOHL BODY SHOP / RV REPAIR
Mt Pleasant body shop and RV repair with free estimates, loaners, and insurance work on all makes.
RV Central
Family-owned RV dealer and service center in Mt Pleasant, MI, with mobile repair and propane refills.
JMB RV Repair LLC
Mobile RV repair in Mt Pleasant, MI, with a 5.0 rating. They come to your campsite for AC, electrical and maintenance work.
B. Franck RV Service
RV parts and service center in Mecosta doing mobile and in-shop repairs, rated 4.1 from 39 Google reviews.
Buffalo Trail Recreation of Midland
Family-owned Midland RV dealer with service, parts, rentals and propane, rated 4.7 by 89 reviewers.
What fridge work looks like here
RV fridges fail in a few familiar ways. The cooling unit stops, the burner or heating element quits, or the control board gives out. Some of that is bench work and some has to happen with the unit in the rig, so call ahead and describe the symptom: not cooling on propane, not cooling on shore power, or warm on both. The shop can tell you what fits its schedule. Ask whether the replacement part is on the shelf before you tow the trailer in. Blackburn also handles awnings, so if the fabric or arms are tired, that can go on the same visit. Parts are stocked there, which saves a return trip when something small turns out to be the culprit.
Mobile techs and the drive
There are no mobile fridge techs based in Farwell itself, so plan on bringing the rig to a shop. That shapes your day. Empty the fridge first, because food spoils and a full freezer makes the work harder. If the trailer is on a seasonal site, ask the shop whether pickup or a road call is possible even when the listing does not say mobile, since some shops send a truck for the right job. The five nearby options are worth calling when Farwell is booked out. Spring is the busy stretch, so book early.
Before you book
Know your fridge model and whether it is absorption or residential. Snap a photo of the data plate. If the rig is under warranty, call the fridge maker or your extended plan and get pre-approval before work starts, since that step trips up a lot of owners. Write down what you saw: how long it ran before warming, whether it worked on propane, any smell of ammonia. Those details save diagnostic time and money. Then confirm the appointment and ask what time to drop off.
Specialists in Farwell
Nearby cities
- Mt Pleasant, MI (3, 17 mi)
- Mecosta, MI (1, 25 mi)
- Midland, MI (2, 29 mi)
- Six Lakes, MI (1, 32 mi)
- Houghton Lake, MI (4, 33 mi)
- Big Rapids, MI (1, 36 mi)
- Merrill, MI (2, 36 mi)
- Stanwood, MI (1, 37 mi)
RV repair guides
Questions people ask
How many RV refrigerator repair shops are in Farwell?
There is 1 shop in Farwell that handles RV refrigerator repair, Blackburn RV & Trailer Services. It also does awning work and stocks parts. Another 5 shops are nearby if you want to compare schedules or get a second quote.
What rating does the Farwell fridge shop have?
Blackburn RV & Trailer Services holds 4.8 stars from 96 reviews. That is a solid record for a small-town shop, though reviews are no substitute for asking about your specific fridge model and the parts lead time.
Can a mobile tech come to my RV in Farwell?
No mobile fridge techs are based in Farwell, so the practical route is to tow or drive the rig to a shop. Ask nearby shops whether they make road calls anyway. Some do for the right job, and a seasonal site owner may find that easier than moving the trailer.
Should I check warranty coverage first?
Yes. If your fridge is under a manufacturer or extended warranty, get pre-approval before anyone touches it. Call the warranty provider, describe the fault, and confirm which shop can do covered work. Skipping that step can leave you paying for a repair the plan would have covered.