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dayakster
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Apr 23, 2014

Very few "RV Dealers" sell & service motorhomes in Wisconsin

So many "RV Dealerships" in central and north central Wisconsin but so few of them sell & service motorhomes. Is this common?

There are so many RV Dealerships advertising their shows and special events in our TV viewing area. There are probably 8-10 in a 200 mile area or so in Central Wisconsin but I've only found 1 within the area that sells and services motorhomes. Fortunately it's right close to where I am but it sure limits my choices on service!

Since my chassis and toad are both Chevy I thought I'd call our Chevy dealer and ask if they service Chevrolet motorhomes and then maybe I could get a second estimate on a tow package for the two vehicles but the Chevy dealer doesn't service MHs.

The local dealer does have good reviews so that makes me feel better but being tied to them isn't so great. Is this the norm in most parts of the country when it comes to sales and service? What are other options? Truck stops? Can you get a good RV wash at a truck stop?
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  • BobR's avatar
    BobR
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2014
    Have you tried independent shops? An RV enthusiast (Mike Hohnstein) who posts on this site is located in Germantown and might be worth investigating:
    http://www.autotransdesign.com/.
  • Oday's avatar
    Oday
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2014
    You didn't say where, in WI, you were, but in the Madison area Custom RV service does good work on all types of RVs. There is also camping world, but I am luke warm on their service quality. Good Luck
  • dayakster's avatar
    dayakster
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2014
    2gypsies wrote:
    Have you looked at 'RV Service Reviews' site? There seems to be quite a number in Wisconsin.

    RV Service Reviews


    Thank you! There was one listed in my area and it's even closer than the dealer (and that was pretty close) plus a body shop a few miles down the road. I'll have to call to see if they're both still there as the reviews were from 2006.
  • dayakster's avatar
    dayakster
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2014
    Thank you AJR I will keep you in mind. I'd like options for a place to get my tow package. I have to have the whole enchalada with a braking system to be California legal.

    Would car parts stores have anything for me in that department?
  • AJR's avatar
    AJR
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2014
    I have a very trusted independent auto repair shop that can do most of what I ask them. For the Allison transmission I go to a Ford dealer in Madison that has a big truck service department and is certified on the transmission.

    For bodywork, caulking and interior upgrades there is a real good place in Madison. PM me if there is an interest in any of the above.
  • dayakster's avatar
    dayakster
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2014
    Our little town still has a gas station with a mechanic and he's an honest guy. Our kids participate in Special Olympics together. I think I'll ask him if he knows anyone who services MHs next time I see him. He must know some hole in the wall places since he's a lifer around here. He may even be able to do some things himself as we are and have been regular customers with him for about 15 years.
  • indyzmike's avatar
    indyzmike
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2014
    I live north-west of Milwaukee and only have a couple choices in the Milwaukee area. There are more as you head south of Milwaukee. I have taken my class C to an auto and truck repair center in Richfield and had good service. I also had my Dad's class A towed there for an engine swap. That turned out "OK". I think I would have to be desperate to take mine to an R/V store for service. If that is the only choice, it will have to do.

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