⚠️ Smell propane? CO alarm sounding?
Don't look for a technician yet. Get everyone out of the RV, shut off the propane tank valve if it's safe to reach, and call 911. Find a technician after the immediate danger is handled.
Find a Mobile RV Technician
Some RV repairs — gas valves, sealed combustion, live 120V work — should only be done by a certified technician. Mobile RV techs come to your campsite or driveway, and the two industry directories below let you search for certified, independent technicians near you.
Certified technician directories
RV Technical Institute
The RV industry’s training and certification body. Searchable directory of RVTI-certified technicians, including mobile techs.
Search the RVTI directory ↗Takes you to www.rvti.org
RV Technician Association of America
Professional association for mobile and independent RV technicians. Offers a locator for registered technicians nationwide.
Search the RVTAA locator ↗Takes you to rvtaa.org
Why certification matters
RV systems combine propane, 120V and 12V electrical, and plumbing in a vehicle that shakes down the highway — a combination no residential trade covers end to end. Certification programs (RVTI, RVTAA) test technicians on exactly these systems. Certification is a useful signal, not a guarantee of workmanship — which is why you should still confirm the basics below.
Confirm before you hire
Confirm these directly with the technician or their network — before work begins:
- Credentials — current certification and any state license the job requires (gas and electrical work are regulated in some states).
- Insurance — active general liability coverage.
- Price — service-call fee, hourly rate, and estimate in writing.
- Scope — exactly what will be diagnosed or repaired on this visit.
- Warranty — what's covered on parts and labor, and for how long.
Our relationship with these directories: none. RV Tech Lab has no financial relationship with RVTI or RVTAA, receives nothing when you use them, and does not vet, employ, or recommend individual technicians. These are independent third-party directories with their own terms and privacy practices.
Not sure whether your problem needs a pro? Check the safety level system we use on every guide, or start with the RV Troubleshooter.
Guides are for informational purposes only. All repairs at your own risk. See our disclaimer.