Barry is a Certified RV Technician with years of experience.
Barry Lewis – Your Friendly RV Technician
Hi, I’m Barry Lewis. My love for RVing goes way back to my childhood, when my family and I camped in everything from tents to towable campers, both across the U.S. and overseas. (My dad was in the Air Force, so we moved around quite a bit.) Those early experiences sparked a lifelong passion for life on the road.
Over the years, my wife and I carried on the tradition with our own kids—camping in tents, pop-ups, and towable RVs. Once our kids were grown, we decided it was time to make life on the road a little easier, so we moved up to a Class A motorhome. We bought a 2001 Fleetwood Bounder right around the start of the pandemic—great timing, right? Like many RV owners quickly learn, there’s no shortage of things that need fixing, replacing, or upgrading. I ended up working on nearly every major appliance and system in that rig—plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigerators, water heaters—you name it.
As we traveled, we ran into a common problem: when something went wrong, finding a mobile RV tech or getting into a shop with immediate availability was often a challenge. That experience stayed with me.
Eventually, we upgraded to a 2014 Newmar Ventana. And guess what? I learned that it doesn’t matter how much you spend on an RV—there will always be repairs and maintenance to tackle. That realization pushed me to get formal training and become a certified RV technician.
These days, I help folks mostly on weekends while I wrap up my full-time career. I plan to retire in the next year or so, and when I do, I’ll be shifting my focus entirely to RV service and support.
Whether you’ve got a Class A, B, C, a schoolie, or a towable rig, I’m here to help you keep your RV comfortable, functional, and road-ready. I know how important it is to keep your home-on-wheels running smoothly—because I’ve been in your shoes.
FAQs
How much do you charge for service?
Every job is a little different, so once we talk about what’s going on with your RV, I’ll be able to give you a better idea of the cost.
Here’s a general idea of how I charge:
– Service call (“roll charge”): $75 — this covers my time and travel for up to 30 miles from where I’m located.
– Hourly rate: $160/hour
– Parts: You can supply your own, or I can provide parts with a warranty. If parts I supply are defective I will replace them for free.
– Discounts: I offer discounts for veterans and first responders.
– I always walk you through pricing before starting any work—no surprises.
Where do you provide service?
I generally help folks within 50 miles or about an hour’s drive of my current location.
If you’re unsure whether you’re in my service area, feel free to reach out—I’m happy to let you know
What happens after I contact you?
Once I receive your message, I do my best to respond same-day, especially if it’s an urgent situation.
Right now, I schedule most repairs and maintenance on weekends.
Here’s what to expect:
1. You fill out the New Request form.
2. I’ll follow up by email or a text/phone call from my work number: (316) 530-5305 — usually within a few hours.
3. We’ll talk through your issue, and determine the next steps.
Are you insured?
Yes, I am. And I strongly recommend making sure anyone working on your RV is insured.
I carry $1 million General Liability insurance for your peace of mind and mine. I have also completed formal training and certification through National RV Technical Academy.