Ed's Repair Service

Ed's Repair Service is a truck and trailer repair shop based in Owatonna, Minnesota, at 1750 State Ave NW. It is a fixed shop, so you bring the RV to it. The business has been locally owned and operated for over 60 years by the Strohschein family, with David and Kathy Strohschein named as the owners. It says it services "the Owatonna community and surrounding areas," but it does not state a radius, so ask how far out it will go.

Its services list is headed "Semi-Truck/Trailer/RV Repair" and names annual inspections, oil changes, brakes, electrical and batteries, diagnostics, tires, air conditioning and heating, transmission and engine, steering, suspension, and anti-lock brake system. Nothing on that list names an RV type or brand, and refrigerators, slide-outs, generators and roofs are not mentioned at all. The home page lists truck and trailer repair and fleet repair. When you call, ask whether it has worked on your make of RV and whether the air conditioning and heating work covers a roof unit.

No hourly rate, trip fee or RV price is published. The business does say "We offer free estimates," so ask for one before you leave the rig. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 4:00 pm. For after hours, it says "Call David (507) 451-3816," and no emergency or roadside service is listed beyond that call. It accepts cash, T-Check, Com-Check, TCH-Check, MasterCard, Visa and Discover.

The business does not name a warranty, a certification, or a licensed or insured statement, so ask about each before you book. Google rates it 4.5 stars from 21 reviews, under the category truck repair shop. Twenty-one reviews is a small sample, so read a few before you decide.

This is a good fit for an owner near Owatonna with a truck or trailer who wants annual inspection or basic repair from a shop that has been in town for over 60 years, or for an RV owner who wants to ask first whether the shop does RV work.