Southern Specialized Truck & Trailer

Southern Specialized Truck & Trailer is a "locally owned semi truck repair and diesel repair shop" based in Lake City, FL, near I-75 at Exit 427. Its main work is heavy-duty trucks, fleets and emergency vehicles, and it also takes RVs. This is a shop you bring the RV to. It does not come to a campsite or driveway, so a rig that cannot be driven will need a tow to get there.

It works on "a wide range of RVs and motorhomes, specializing in mechanical and diesel repairs." Its RV work covers engine and drivability issues, cooling system and overheating concerns, electrical and charging problems, brake, suspension and steering issues, and preventive maintenance and inspections. It serves "a 100-mile radius around Lake City, Florida," which takes in Columbia County, Suwannee County and the surrounding North Florida areas.

No RV prices are published, and no travel charges, after-hours or weekend service are stated. The shop is open weekdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Before you leave the RV, ask for a price on the diagnosis and the repair, and ask what it costs to get the rig there, since no mileage or travel charges are listed. Call 386-752-9754 to ask.

The shop backs its work with "Repairs backed by a 90-day warranty." That matters when the rig is far from home, because it tells you who answers for the work after you drive away. The pages list no certifications, so ask what training the techs have if that matters to you. Google shows 4.8 stars from 43 reviews, under the category RV repair shop.

This is a good fit for an RV owner around North Florida who wants a diesel shop that also takes motorhomes, has an engine, cooling, electrical, brake or suspension problem, and can get the rig to Lake City on a weekday. It is less suited to a traveler who needs someone to come to the campground.