Why Every RV Should Visit Red Bay, Alabama
When RVers think about Red Bay, Alabama, they think about Tiffin Motorhomes. They also assume they need to own a Tiffin to come here to get work on the RV. But did you know there are a ton of specialty shops around Red Bay, Alabama, with years, even decades of experience in servicing all RV brands?
Let's dive into the exciting services available beyond the Tiffin Service Center.
Click video to see all the work we’ve had done to our RV in Red Bay over the past 5 years.
Specialty Shops We’ve Used
Check out these fantastic shops we've used in the past. They delivered exceptional results at reasonable prices. We highly recommend them. You can see some of their work in the videos below.
MS RV Solutions: replaced our carpet throughout and laid vinyl flooring in the bedroom
Precision RV Repair: they have completed quite a few minor repairs for us, including replacing the keyless entry, replacing slide sweep, replacing broken slide glide, repairing shades, repairing wood trim, replacing broken latches on cabinets and fridge, and replacing broken rivets outside slide trim
Bay Diesel: diesel engine, chassis, and generator maintenance, Koni shock installation
Belmont Diesel: diesel engine, generator maintenance, front end alignment, safe T plus adjustment
Nichols Custom: custom cockpit rug, custom inside step covers
Freedom Mobile RV: installation of aftermarket lights for bay door handles
Why red bay is the best
We have two of the best reasons to do your RV repairs and upgrades here!
Price
The prices here are half to a fourth of what you will pay at other RV repair centers throughout the country.
Supplies
When it comes to repairs, these guys are stocked with common consumables. You won't have to wait for days or weeks for parts to arrive because they keep the basics on hand.
Larger Companies around Red Bay
Girard awnings
We had a Girard Awning mounted on our driver's side slide in Red Bay a couple of years ago. It took 20 minutes and was worth every penny! You can have your Girard awnings repaired here or have new ones mounted.
Did you know having your awnings repaired or installed here is cheaper than in California? We have friends who needed their batwing replaced on their Entegra. Higher taxes and wages increased the repair cost by $3k in CA compared to Red Bay. Since that installation, they have returned several times for other RV maintenance and repairs, including diesel maintenance, floor tile repair, safe T plus installation, and more.
Safe T Plus
Safe T Plus has a shop right here in Red Bay! If you don’t know about Safe T Plus, it’s a steering stabilizer for drivables. Check out our short video for more information on what it can do for your RV.
Custom RV work
You can have custom cabinets built, bodywork like paint and fiberglass repair, solar installs, tile backsplash, new sinks, and window replacement. And even some unique custom items like painting an American flag on your grill cover or back cap.
You will quickly discover that almost all these shops are small family-owned businesses. They are hardworking, and their handshake and word are binding contracts. Many don’t have websites or credit card machines, but their experience speaks for itself.
Schedules stay packed, so plan ahead! We recommend making big appointments months in advance. Those would be things like diesel maintenance, custom cabinets, and new flooring. But smaller jobs like custom stair treads and simple repairs can be added on once you are here. You can sprinkle the small jobs around the bigger, scheduled maintenance and repairs.
You can always call the shop to see if you need to schedule in advance or upon arrival.
When to come
As you can imagine, it gets very busy here in the spring and summer. Campgrounds fill up, and RVs are everywhere! It also means the side shops are booked and busy. We recommend coming between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Yes, it's a little chilly but the least crowded.
The List
If you want to download the current list of shops and campgrounds around Red Bay, click here!
Thank you to the Tiffin Allegro Club for allowing us to share this master list.
The group
If you want to talk to people who’ve had work done in and around Red Bay, the Facebook group Tiffin Red Bay Roll Call is the best place to go. This group is for everyone, not just Tiffins. You can get recommendations for repair shops and custom work from RV owners and customers of these shops. It is the perfect place to ask questions about everything in Red Bay! Just request to join and answer the questions. Our friend, Steve, will let you in!
Share your experience
Have you had work done in one of the specialty shops around Red Bay, AL? We would love to hear about your experience. Please share below in the comments!
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