Koester's Body & Frame Shop

Koester's Body & Frame Shop is a body and frame shop based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You bring the RV to its shop at 6818 Lincoln Hwy, and it also serves New Haven, Huntertown, Leo-Cedarville, Grabill, Hoagland, Yoder and Roanoke.

It works on RV bodywork, roof replacement, frame repair, generator service, collision repairs, mechanical service, detailing, paint, diagnostics, brakes, and exterior and interior light repair and replacement. Koester's says, "We are a preferred repair facility for several RV manufacturers and insurance companies." No RV brands or types are listed beyond that, and it says it has "worked on all major RV makes and models."

No trip fee, hourly rate or diagnostic fee is published on its site, so ask about those when you call. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and no after-hours or emergency RV service is stated. It works with all insurance providers and handles much of the claim paperwork, and takes all major credit cards, which matters if you are covering a deductible out of pocket.

The shop has been operating for 50 years, a span that matters for structural and frame work where a mistake can affect how a rig tows and handles down the road. It belongs to the Indiana Motor Truck Association and the Indiana Towing and Wrecker Association.

This is a good fit for an RV owner near Fort Wayne or New Haven who needs roof, body or frame repair after storm or road damage and wants a shop that deals with insurance claims directly, rather than a traveler needing a mobile fix at a campsite far from home.