Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Thor Forums > Thor Tech Forums > Maintenance and Repair
Click Here to Login
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 09-28-2020, 01:52 AM   #1
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Rhode Island
Posts: 153
THOR #11834
Service Fee

In RI there is only one RV dealer and service center. Nearest dealer out of state is 30 miles away,so I brought my Vegas to the local service center. The cost of my particular job was $427. I expected the cost to be high, but only because I expected a part to be replaced. No part was needed, just some time consuming adjustment, but the hourly rate was about $150/hour. Is this the going rate, or am I seeing a rate that high because there is little competition in RI?

__________________
RichRob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-28-2020, 01:59 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
MJC62's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,842
THOR #14698
That hourly rate for RV service work here in NW Indiana and the south Chicago suburbs is about the norm. At least that has been my experience.
That's one of the reasons if it isn't on warranty I try to make my own repairs when feasible. Physical limitations are starting to become a problem as I age but that's what grandsons are for!
__________________
2018 ACE 27.2
Toad 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Towbar
Roadmaster Invisibrake
MJC62 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-28-2020, 02:40 AM   #3
Site Team
 
EA37TS's Avatar
 
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,726
THOR #1469
The hourly rate at my local dealer is 135.00. They also have a fixed rate of 85.00 for troubleshooting warranty faults that cannot be verified or duplicated. That charge does not apply to warranty items that are verified as faults or issues that can be replicated/duplicated during troubleshooting.
__________________
Dave
US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
FMCA - F432054
EA37TS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-28-2020, 10:53 AM   #4
I Think We're Lost!
 
Bob Denman's Avatar
 
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
At least the 30 mile trip no longer seems unreasonable...
(My Dealer is 123 miles from me...)
__________________
Bob Denman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-28-2020, 04:47 PM   #5
Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34J
State: Illinois
Posts: 76
THOR #12548
GeneralRV is charging $150 an hour for their labor service out here is western Chicago suburbs. So what you’re seeing seems to be in-line with going rates. That’s not to say whether or not the going rate is in line with the professionalism executed by the shop in doing those repairs...
__________________
Cwray is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-28-2020, 08:38 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,324
THOR #6903
135-160 per hour green horn ot tech

A few young smart fellows should get in the game

No flat rate so you pay for the OJT

Given the current volume there is some money changing hands

Best to get a written quote
__________________
lwmcguire is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thor Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.




All times are GMT. The time now is 08:08 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2