I'd like to share my recent experience with camper trailer repairs at the Grand Junction location of Humphrey RV. I chose this business because of strong online reviews. Let me preface by saying that I understand that repair shops face staffing, scheduling, and supply-chain challenges. That said, my experience was poor enough that I do not plan to use this business again.
The first issue was timing. It took months to get the camper in for service, which I accepted because they were busy. However, after I dropped it off, it sat for about two more months with very little progress. The work was completed shortly after I asked about its status, which gave the impression that it had been forgotten or pushed to the back burner. I cannot know that for sure, but the service was extremely slow.
Second, the shop was ultimately unable to complete repairs they initially said they could handle. After all that time, they decided the repair could not be completed because the problem would likely recur. I was also told they tried to order replacement parts, but that shipping from Australia was more than the estimate "because of tariffs." That struck me as odd because the trailer was built in Texas. In the end, one substantial repair was not completed during the time they had the camper and their explanation for why was lacking.
Third, they also attempted to repair or replace the combination air/water heater, which I had been told by the manufacturer that it was under warranty and needed to be handled by an authorized technician. To me, "under warranty" implies there should be no cost to the owner unless additional charges are clearly discussed ahead of time. I was not notified of any additional cost before the work was done, but I was presented with a bill of more than $700.
The most concerning issue came during the first trip after the repair. The heater was not performing well, so when I got home I opened the enclosure and found that the unit was not even attached to the camper. Two of the three air ducts were partially disconnected, and the unit was leaking water. I do not understand why the heater would be left unsecured inside the enclosure, especially without any communication to me about it's partially fixed status. The water leak caused additional damage, and I ended up doing follow-up work myself that should have been handled by the shop but my trust in them had been lost.
I have been very frustrated by this experience, but I am trying to stick to the facts. Overall, I was surprised and disappointed that this level of work and communication came from a professional shop with such strong reviews. Based on my experience, I would caution others to inspect any completed work very carefully before leaving and to be very clear upfront about warranty charges, timelines, and what work will actually be completed. read more