Camper Commander

Camper Commander is an RV repair shop based in Collins, Iowa. You bring the camper to its shop rather than have a tech come to you, since no mobile service is mentioned.

The shop takes on a wide range of work: repacking wheels, troubleshooting electrical outlets, loose outdoor steps, canvas repair, leaks behind toilets, sealing, custom bathroom flooring and full water heater rebuilds. It has worked on a Jayco Featherlite, a vintage 1966 camper converted into a coffee shop, and a vintage camper van gone through "top to bottom." It works on campers, vintage campers and vintage camper vans, so this is a shop comfortable with older rigs that need more than a quick patch, not just newer units.

No trip fee, hourly rate or service radius is published, so ask about pricing and whether your repair fits their scope when you call. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with Saturday by appointment and Sunday closed.

The shop is run by Ian, named directly in reviews from owners who brought in wheel and electrical work, a full vintage van restoration, and a custom build. One traveler described how the team "made sure everything was up to code, communicated effectively, & guided me through this process with patience & love," which matters if your project is a one-off restoration rather than a standard fix. Google rates it 4.9 stars from 59 reviews.

This is a good fit for an owner with a vintage camper, trailer or van that needs real rebuild work, not just routine maintenance, and who does not mind bringing the rig to Collins.