Avalon-RV

Avalon-RV is an RV solar and electrical shop based in Benicia, California. You bring the RV to its shop at 510 East Channel Road, where it schedules an in-person visit to confirm the work after an initial phone call.

It diagnoses and repairs low solar output, charge-controller faults, battery-charging problems, wiring defects, inverter faults and monitoring issues, and it installs solar systems, lithium battery upgrades, DC-DC charging and inverters. It works with brands including Victron, Battle Born, Dragonfly Energy, Zamp, GoPower, Magnum Energy, Xantrex and Renogy, among others, and it names Benicia, the East Bay, North Bay and the greater Sacramento region as the area it serves.

Avalon-RV does not publish a trip fee, diagnostic fee or hourly rate, so ask about those when you call. It does say most jobs take under three weeks once the RV is dropped off, which is worth knowing if you are planning a trip around a power upgrade. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Pacific.

The shop is led by Adam Blair, who is RVIA Master Certified, and the team is Victron Energy trained and a Battle Born / Dragonfly Energy authorized dealer and installer, along with being a SoftStartRV certified installer. Those certifications matter for solar and lithium work specifically, since a mis-sized or badly wired system can damage batteries that cost real money to replace. Products come with what Avalon-RV calls "a manufacturer's warranty." Google rates it 4.9 stars from 129 reviews.

This is a good fit for an owner in the Benicia, East Bay, North Bay or Sacramento area who wants a dedicated solar and electrical upgrade or repair, not a general RV shop, and who can schedule a drop-off rather than needing a mobile tech at the campsite.