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RV generator repair and service
Generators that sit all summer often give trouble in the fall. Old fuel gums up, batteries run down, and a generator that ran fine in April won't fire in October. A mobile tech can troubleshoot it in place.
- Towns Indio, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Thousand Palms, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells
- Season 2026 to 2027 winter season. Fall through spring is the busy time here
Common problems
- Cranks but won't start
- Starts, then shuts off after a few seconds
- Surging, hunting or uneven power
- No power reaching the coach even though it runs
- Smoke, odd smells or new noises
- Due for routine service and you'd rather not drive anywhere
Things to check before you send a request
- Check the oil level. Many RV generators shut off on low oil.
- In a motorhome, check the fuel gauge. Many are set up so the generator stops when the main tank gets near a quarter full.
- Make sure the house batteries are charged. A weak battery can crank slowly and fail to start the generator.
- Look for a tripped breaker on the generator itself.
Related: Electrical repair and RV AC repair. Mobile RV techs work in Indio, Thousand Palms, Palm Desert and the rest of the Coachella Valley.
Note the make and model of the generator in your request if you know it, and how long it sat. That helps the tech show up with the right parts.
Call (760) 289-3888 or send the form, and a local mobile RV tech contacts you to set a time.
Areas served
See all areas served in the Coachella Valley.
Common questions
- What should I check before calling about an RV generator?
- Check the oil level. Many RV generators shut off on low oil. In a motorhome, check the fuel gauge. Many are set up so the generator stops when the main tank gets near a quarter full. Make sure the house batteries are charged. A weak battery can crank slowly and fail to start the generator. Look for a tripped breaker on the generator itself.
- What should I have ready when I call?
- Your RV's year, make and model, where it's parked (park or lot name, space number and gate notes), what's wrong and when it started. Call (760) 289-3888 or send the form.
- Do they work on engines and transmissions?
- Most mobile RV repair businesses focus on the coach side: AC, appliances, electrical, slides, roofs and plumbing. Engine, transmission and chassis work on a motorhome usually needs a truck or RV shop.