Martin's RV Service Center

Martin's RV Service Center is a fixed RV repair shop based in Great Falls, Montana, at 1601 24th Ave S. You bring the RV to the shop. It works on motorhomes, trailers and campers, and says it services "all brands." It has been in business since 1969 and is run by its owner, Bill Marceau.

Its list covers RV roof and AC repair, roof coating, collision and structural repair, slide-out repair and replacement, awnings, generators, wheel bearing re-packing, landing gear, wiring, plumbing, electrical work, and winterizing and de-winterizing. It names central Montana as its area but gives no service radius, so ask how far it will drive for a rig. It does not publish a mobile service, so ask whether it will come to a campground or driveway before you plan around that.

Martin's does not publish an hourly rate, a trip fee or job prices, so ask for the hourly rate and a written estimate before you leave the rig. If the rig cannot be driven in, a tow adds cost on top of the repair, so ask about that when you call. The shop keeps weekday hours, 8am to 12noon and 1pm to 5pm, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. It does not list after-hours service, so a weekend breakdown will likely wait until Monday.

No certifications, warranty, license or insurance statement appears, so ask which of those it holds before you agree to any work. It does say "We accept most RV insurances," which matters after collision or storm damage, so check whether your insurer is one of them. Google rates the shop 4.7 stars from 54 reviews. The roof is worth a look too: "Roof AC service is recommended every 12 months," because a roof leak left alone can lead to rot and water damage.

This is a good fit for an owner in central Montana who can get the rig to Great Falls on a weekday and needs collision, roof, slide-out or AC work, or who wants winterizing done before the cold sets in.