EliteRV
Palmetto RV shop rated 4.7 stars, known for roof work, frame flex repair, and clear updates from the service desk.
Palmetto, FL
RV Solar Installation in Palmetto, FL
Palmetto sits where the Manatee River meets Tampa Bay, and the sun that makes this stretch of Florida so pleasant is also hard on RV electrical systems. Solar panels and charge controllers take a beating from heat, salt air and summer storms. Two solar shops serve Palmetto, averaging 4.8 stars, and both also handle roof and A/C work. That overlap matters, since a leaky roof and a weak panel often show up together.
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2Shops listed
4.8★Average Google rating
1Do warranty work
2More within 30 miles
RV repair shops in Palmetto
RV Roof
RV Roof in Palmetto, FL handles roof, AC, awning, and body work with a perfect 5.0 rating from one review.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Palmetto. Mobile techs on this list often cover the towns around them too.
Greene RV Repair
Bradenton RV repair shop with mobile service and a 5.0-star rating from 35 reviews.
Sigma Auto Trade LLC
Sarasota RV repair shop with mobile service, 4.6 stars from 18 reviews, and a mix of praise and complaints.
What solar work looks like here
Solar installation around Palmetto usually means mounting panels, running cable and setting up a charge controller and monitor so you can see what the system is doing. Two shops in town do this work, and both list roof and A/C repair alongside solar, which is handy when the same trip to the shop turns up a cracked sealant bead or a vent that needs resealing. Ask whether the panel mounts get sealed with the same care as a roof patch, because that is where leaks start. The shops also cover fridges, awnings, body work, generators and windshields, so a solar visit can fold in other fixes. One of the two does warranty work, and one handles insurance claims.
Shop time versus mobile work
Neither Palmetto solar shop is listed as mobile, so plan on dropping the rig off rather than having a tech come to you. There are two more shops nearby if the local schedule is full. In spring and early summer, when snowbirds head north and everyone wants their panels checked before a trip, booking a week or two out saves a wasted morning. Call first and ask if the panels, controller or mounting hardware you need are in stock. A shop that has to order a controller can lose several days waiting on a truck.
Checking the system before you go
Panels on a Florida coach collect pollen, dust and the occasional bird mess, and a dirty array puts out less than it should. A rinse and a look at the mounts and cable entry points before a long trip is cheap insurance against a leak that only shows up in a downpour. If your controller is throwing errors, write down the model number and the exact message before you call. EliteRV, the larger of the two with 159 reviews and a 4.7 rating, covers the widest range of work, so it is a reasonable first call when the problem is not clearly solar.
Specialists in Palmetto
- All RV repair in Palmetto (8)
- RV Refrigerator Repair in Palmetto (8)
- RV Awning Repair in Palmetto (8)
- Mobile RV Repair in Palmetto (5)
- RV Roof Repair in Palmetto (7)
- RV Water Heater Repair in Palmetto (4)
- RV Slide-Out Repair in Palmetto (2)
- RV Collision & Body Repair in Palmetto (2)
- RV Generator Repair in Palmetto (2)
- RV Solar Installation in Florida (104)
Nearby cities
- Seminole, FL (2, 26 mi)
- Clearwater, FL (2, 30 mi)
- Dover, FL (2, 38 mi)
- Zephyrhills, FL (2, 52 mi)
- Fort Myers, FL (2, 79 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many RV solar installation shops are in Palmetto?
Two shops in Palmetto handle RV solar installation, and two more are listed nearby. Both local shops also do roof and A/C repair, so they can catch related problems while the rig is in for solar work.
What ratings do Palmetto solar shops have?
The two local shops average 4.8 stars. EliteRV carries a 4.7 rating across 159 reviews, while RV Roof shows a 5.0 from a single review. Read the reviews rather than the star count alone, since one review tells you very little.
Can a mobile tech install solar at my site?
Neither Palmetto solar shop is listed as mobile, so expect to bring the RV in. Mobile techs do exist in the area for other repairs, but panel mounting and wiring usually want a shop with room to work and test the system.
Should I ask about warranty approval before solar work?
Yes. One of the two Palmetto shops does warranty work and one handles insurance. If your coach is still under a solar or roof warranty, get pre-approval from the warranty provider before anyone drills or seals, or the claim can be refused.