Camping World - Cedar Falls
Iowa RV dealer with a service department, 4.5 stars from over 2,000 reviews, strong on camper selection.
A slide-out that sticks halfway in is the kind of problem that turns a weekend trip into a parking lot repair session. In Cedar Falls, two shops handle slide-out work, and both are Camping World locations with solid ratings. One has a long track record; the other is newer but perfect so far. Here is what you need to know before you call.
Iowa RV dealer with a service department, 4.5 stars from over 2,000 reviews, strong on camper selection.
RV repair shop in Cedar Falls handling roof, awning, body, and generator work, plus same-day service and a free 22-point inspection.
Slide-outs fail for a few common reasons: a blown fuse, a broken shear pin, a misaligned track, or a seal that has given up. The fix can be a quick adjustment or a bigger job if the mechanism is bent. In Cedar Falls, both shops that work on slide-outs also handle roof, fridge, awning, body, generator, leveling, windshield, and winterize services, so they can look at related issues while your rig is in. Ask them to check the seals and the alignment while they are in there. It can save you a second trip. If your slide-out is stuck out, call ahead. Some shops can talk you through a manual retract over the phone so you can at least get it to the shop safely.
Neither of the Cedar Falls shops listed here offers mobile service, so you will need to bring your RV in. That is not unusual for slide-out work because the repair often needs a bay with enough room to extend the slide. If you are stuck and cannot move the rig, ask if they can recommend a mobile tech, but be prepared to wait. For a slide-out that is stuck in, driving to the shop is usually fine as long as it is secured. Call first and describe the problem so they can tell you if it is safe to drive.
Spring and early summer fill up fast in this part of Iowa, so call ahead for slide-out work. Ask if the shop keeps common slide-out parts in stock, like shear pins, gears, and seals. If not, find out the lead time before you schedule. Both Cedar Falls shops say they do warranty work, so if your RV is under warranty, get pre-approval from the warranty provider before any work starts. That one step can save you a lot of back and forth later.
There are 2 shops in Cedar Falls that work on RV slide-outs. Both also handle roof, fridge, awning, body, generator, leveling, windshield, and winterize services, so you can get several items fixed in one visit.
No, neither of the 2 shops in Cedar Falls offers mobile service. You will need to bring your RV to the shop. If your slide-out is stuck out, call ahead to see if they can help you retract it manually before you drive.
The average rating for the 2 shops is 4.8 out of 5. One shop has over 2,000 reviews, and the other is new with just 1 review but a perfect score, so check the latest reviews before you book.
Yes, both shops in Cedar Falls say they do warranty work. Call your warranty provider first to get pre-approval, and confirm with the shop that they will work with your specific warranty company before you schedule the repair.