Comprehensive RV Services for Every Need
At Blue Line RV Service, we offer a full spectrum of RV repair and service solutions designed to keep your vehicle in peak condition. Our RV inspection services ensure that your vehicle meets all safety and performance standards before your next adventure. Whether you need routine inspections, emergency repairs, or specialized maintenance, our skilled technicians are equipped to handle all aspects of RV care with precision and expertise.
Our Offerings
- Fluid Analysis: Ensure your RV’s longevity with our detailed fluid analysis to detect issues early and avoid costly repairs.
- RV Inspection Checklist: Our thorough RV inspection checklist covers all essential systems and RV parts and accessories, ensuring your vehicle is road-ready and safe.
- RV Maintenance: Maintain peak performance with our expert RV maintenance services, from routine checks to detailed repairs, handling all parts and accessories with precision.
- Solar Installation
- Generator Maintenance
- End of Warranty Inspection: Schedule an inspection before your warranty expires. Receive a detailed report to present to your dealer, ensuring all potential issues are addressed before your warranty ends.
Get Your RV in Top Shape Today
Want to make sure your RV is road-ready? Whether you need a comprehensive inspection, expert maintenance, or fluid analysis, Blue Line RV Service is here to help. Book an inspection appointment and experience unparalleled service.
Are you a New RV owner?
Here are some useful tips
DID YOU KNOW?
Your coach is equipped with three distinct electrical systems and two separate water systems. Every time you take your RV out, it endures a mini earthquake due to all the bumps and vibrations.
When purchasing a new RV, whether from a private seller or a dealership, the orientation provided is often brief, with limited hands-on opportunities for you to try out and understand the workings. Many new RV owners incorrectly assume that the systems function the same as in a traditional house, which is not the case.
From Setup to Tear Down - We Can HELP!
We offer personalized attention to help you comprehend the various systems of your RV, their operation, and maintenance. Additionally, we can join you at local campgrounds on your first trip to ensure you have all the knowledge necessary for a delightful experience.
Solar
The decision to move into solar is a decision that must be made for the right reasons and should match your style of camping; otherwise, you may be throwing money down the drain on a system that you may not even use to its full potential. The reason I say that is that a relatively moderate solar system, including an inverter and lithium-ion battery system, could run you more than $7000 for parts and labor. With a major "off-grid" solar system costing more than $30,000. That is why you should really consider all options before throwing your hat into the solar program.Â
It is important to consider your type of camping first. Are you the type that stays at the RV park for most of your season with an occasional boondocking experience, are you a mooch docker, are you a just weekend boon docker, or are you a full-time RVer, and all you do is boondock? This should be the first question you ask yourself because the answer to that question will determine what type of setup might be right for you. As you think about why you want solar, you should consider less financially impacting options.Â
Upgrade To Lithium
The first option you might consider is upgrading your battery and going with a lithium-ion battery, which will give you more usable power. If you are running one standard 12-volt battery in your rig, you have a total capacity of about 85 amp hours, and only half of those amps are technically usable; otherwise, you could damage your battery. So, in essence, you are only able to use 42-amp hours of that battery, taking it down to 12 volts. By investing in lithium-ion, you could increase your battery capacity to 100 or more-amp hours, and you will be able to use about 90% of that stored energy before the system shuts down. While the initial expense can be over $1000.00, the longevity of the battery and the weight loss (compared to lead acid) can be significant in the long run. Lithium-ion batteries last significantly longer than lead-ion batteries, and in the long run, you will pay more for those lead-acid batteries than you will for lithium-ion batteries. Â
Portable Solar Panels
If you are only a weekend boon docker and don’t need a lot of stored energy, you might consider looking into a portable solar panel. These will give you the advantage of having a solar option when you want to get out in the woods without the major expense and weight. The nice thing about this setup is that they are portable, meaning you can camp in the trees and move your panels into the sun. These types of solar arrays are also less expensive but will only generate a few hundred watts, depending on how many panels you use. You can also consider combining this with a lithium-ion upgrade, getting parts of both worlds.Â
Solar Generator
In recent years, this has become another option on the market for many people. A solar generator, depending on the model, is nothing more than a lithium battery in a case with an inverter and some plugs to run your accessories. Some of these also come with portable solar panels to keep them fully charged, which adds to the expense. While you can purchase this unit in a larger size, enough to power a lot of accessories, the larger you go, the more expensive they are. Another advantage of going with this style of system is that they are portable, so you can take them out to the park on a picnic, or they can even help power some appliances in your home if the power were to go out. You just need to decide how big of a system you will need to suit your power needs.