How to Find a Dealer for RV Restoration

Restoring an RV is a great way to bring a classic or beloved vehicle up to the latest design and safety quality levels. It's important that you find the right dealer or repair shop for your RV restoration so that your RV dream doesn't become a restoration nightmare. Follow these steps to find the right dealer or company to do your RV restoration.

Instructions

1. Understand what you want for the finished product. While you might not know what's wrong with your RV, or how to make it right, it's important for you to have an accurate vision for the restoration's final product. Think about how you want the RV to look and run so you can give a concrete description of the project to any prospective dealer.

2. Speak with a local RV dealer. Chances are that a large dealership will do RV restoration in-house. But in case they don't, they are likely to have a pretty exhaustive list of the able companies in the area. Speak with your dealer to get as much information as possible about suitable companies to do your restoration.

3. Ask local RV clubs and associations. You can look at large, national club such as the RV Club that has national operations and chapter for advice about qualified RV restoration firms. Alternately, look to local clubs and associations which have experience with local restoration firms to get a very specific recommendation.

4. Check out a restoration company's work. Before you commit to a dealer or restoration company ask to see references and examples of their previous work. You should not only look at before and after photos of their previous restorations but also speak with RV owners who used the service to find out if the service was timely, friendly and worth the cost.