Interstate Autobody & Truck

Interstate Autobody & Truck is an auto body shop based in Cashmere, Washington, and RV work is one of its main jobs. It does collision repair and painting for travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, camper trailers and recreational vehicles, along with semi trucks and fiberglass work. You bring the RV to its shop at 5650 Vale Road, and it does "on-site work on a case by case basis," so ask whether it will come to your campsite or storage lot.

On the RV side it handles front and rear collision damage, sidewall and roof damage, fiberglass repair, frame and structural work, insurance collision repairs, complete repainting, paint matching and decal removal. It runs a 60-foot paint booth that is "perfectly equipped to handle any size RV." It does not list appliance, electrical or plumbing repair, so a dead fridge or air conditioner needs another shop. It serves Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Chelan, Entiat, Quincy, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Omak, Ellensburg and Cle Elum, along with Yakima and the Tri-Cities.

It publishes a starting price for complete motor home and RV painting, so ask for that number when you call. It publishes no trip fee, hourly rate or diagnostic fee, so ask about any trip fee before you book. It states no after-hours or emergency service. Estimates are by appointment only, and hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM, with Friday by appointment. Call Larry Wilhelmi, the owner, at (509) 630-6620.

The shop has been operating since 1980. "Our work comes with its own warranty, so you don’t have to worry about our repairs failing later on." Ask for the warranty terms in writing before you leave, because the terms set what is covered. "We work directly with most insurance providers," so if your insurer is paying, confirm the shop works with yours before you book. No licensing or certification is named, so ask what it holds. Google rates it 5 stars from 12 reviews.

This is a good fit for an owner in central Washington whose motor home, fifth wheel or travel trailer needs collision repair, fiberglass work or a full repaint, and who can plan around an appointment.