Mobile RV Repair on the Olympic Peninsula
The Olympic Peninsula is hard on RVs: long drives between towns, rain forest damp, salt air, and campsites a long way from the nearest RV shop. United Mobile RV comes to you along the US-101 loop, from Port Townsend and Sequim through Port Angeles and out to Forks, La Push and the coast.
A lot of peninsula camping is off-grid or on a 30-amp pedestal, so power is most of what we do here: Victron, solar and lithium, and alternator charging. We also set up weBoost and Starlink for campsites with little or no cell signal.
United Mobile RV LLC is dealership-trained with 11+ years: a Victron Energy Certified Installer, a weBoost Certified Installer/Reseller, a Dometic Professional, and a Peplink Certified Associate.
Where we work on the peninsula
- Port Townsend and Port Hadlock in Jefferson County
- Sequim and Carlsborg
- Port Angeles, Joyce and the Elwha valley
- The West End: Forks, La Push and the Bogachiel and Hoh valleys
- Kalaloch and the ocean stretch of US-101
- Hood Canal: Quilcene, Brinnon and Hoodsport on the east side of the loop. The Kitsap shore is on our Kitsap and Hood Canal page.
The West End is a long drive from everywhere, so we group calls there into dedicated route days. Text early and we’ll fit you in.
Campgrounds and RV parks we visit
We’re not affiliated with these parks. They’re just places where peninsula RVers often stay:
- Fort Worden Historical State Park, Port Townsend. The beach campground has full hookups; the upper forest loop has water and electric.
- Sequim Bay State Park, which takes RVs up to about 40 feet
- Dungeness Recreation Area, Sequim. This Clallam County park has no hookups at all, which makes it a real test of your batteries and solar.
- Elwha Dam RV Park, Port Angeles, with full-hookup sites, many with 30/50-amp service
- Salt Creek Recreation Area, a Clallam County campground on the Strait west of Port Angeles near Joyce
- Bogachiel State Park near Forks, with partial-hookup sites for RVs up to about 40 feet
- Lonesome Creek RV Park, La Push, with full-hookup sites on the coast
- Kalaloch Campground in Olympic National Park, where sites are mostly short and have no hookups
What we work on out here
- Solar that can’t keep up. Under rain forest canopy and winter cloud, panels make a small fraction of their rated output. That doesn’t always mean the system is broken. We test the panels and controller, then close the real gap, usually with more battery, DC-DC charging from the alternator, or better charge settings.
- Lithium and Victron upgrades for dry camping at places like Dungeness and Kalaloch, sized for how long you actually stay off-grid. See Victron systems.
- Weak or no cell signal. Coverage is spotty on much of the West End. A weBoost booster helps where there’s a weak signal to work with, Starlink works where you can find open sky, and a Peplink router can manage both. See connectivity.
- Damp and corrosion. Damp air and salt spray corrode battery terminals, ground connections, shore power plugs and 12V connections. Out here, an intermittent electrical fault is often a bad connection, not a bad part.
- Breakdowns mid-trip. Fridge, furnace, water pump or slide trouble in the middle of a trip. We come to the campsite.
Pricing
On-site diagnostic visit: $175. Labor: $150/hr. The $175 diagnostic is a standalone fee for on-site troubleshooting. Every visit has a minimum: one hour of labor ($150) or the $175 diagnostic, depending on the job. $75 trip fee within 50 miles. Over 50 miles, $2.00/mile both ways. Parts and supplies vary per job. You’ll get a quote before any repair work starts. The details are on our pricing page.
Help before we get there
Not sure you need a visit? Start with remote support. A video or Victron VRM session can sort out a lot of settings problems on the spot, and if you do need us on site, we’ll already know which parts to bring.
That matters more on the peninsula than anywhere else in the state, because a remote session can save a long drive.
Frequently asked questions
Do you really come out to Forks and La Push?
Yes. The West End is part of our Washington service area. Because it’s a long drive, we group calls there into route days. Text early and we’ll tell you when we’re next out.
My solar barely charges here. Is it broken?
Maybe not. Heavy cloud and forest canopy cut solar output dramatically. We test the panels, wiring and charge controller to rule out a fault. If everything checks out, the fix is usually more battery capacity or charging from your alternator while you drive.
Can you get me cell signal or internet at camp?
In many spots, yes. A weBoost booster needs at least a weak signal to work with. Starlink needs a clear view of the sky, so a clearing or the beach beats deep forest. A Peplink router can switch between the two automatically.
Can you work inside Olympic National Park campgrounds?
We go where park rules allow. Sites inside the national park are often tight and have no hookups, so for bigger jobs we may suggest meeting at a nearby RV park. Check with the campground host about outside service.
Do you cover the Hood Canal side of 101?
Yes, from Quilcene down to Hoodsport, usually on the same trip as Port Townsend or a Puget Sound route day.
Nearby areas and services
- Port Angeles, WA
- Sequim, WA
- Port Townsend, WA
- Kitsap and Hood Canal
- Washington Coast
- Seattle and Puget Sound
- All of Washington
- All RV services
Get your RV looked at
Book online, or call or text (616) 606-5277 with your rig’s year, make and model, what’s going on, and where it’s parked. Photos help.
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