Day in the life
A Day in the Life of an RV Technician
What RV technicians actually do from the start of a shift to the end: the tasks, tools, schedule and realities of the job.
What is a typical day like for an RV technician?
Inspect a trade-in. From there, the day usually includes diagnose electrical systems, repair propane appliances, and fix plumbing and water systems. Full time, with a busy spring and summer.
Hour by hour: a typical shift
No two days are identical, but this timeline reflects a realistic day for an RV technician working full time.
- Inspect a trade-in.
- Diagnose a dead converter.
- Fix a furnace that won’t light.
- Reseal a leaking roof.
- Repair a slide-out motor.
- Leak-test propane lines.
- Walk a buyer through their new RV.
Where RV technicians work
Technicians work in shops, on lots and at campsites for mobile service.
Hours and schedule
Full time, with a busy spring and summer.
Tasks you’ll do most often
- Diagnose electrical systems
- Repair propane appliances
- Fix plumbing and water systems
- Repair slide-outs and leveling
- Seal and repair roofs
- Service generators
- Do pre-delivery inspections
Tools you’ll use every day
- Multimeters
- Manometers
- Sealant guns
- Hand tools
- Diagnostic tools
- Ladders and lifts
The best and hardest parts of the job
What people like
- Faster-than-average growth
- Variety of systems
- No degree needed
- Mobile business option
What’s hard
- Roof work at heights
- Seasonal rush
- Tight spaces
- Many systems to learn
You’ll likely thrive if…
- I like many kinds of repairs
- I like RVs and camping
- I don’t mind heights
- I like customers
- I want growing work
- I might start a mobile business
Not sure? Take the free RV Technician fit quiz or the Career Match Quiz.
Staying safe on the job
- Leak-test propane
- Use fall protection on roofs
- Disconnect power
- Ventilate spaces