What does a mobile tech cost

Gpo1958

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I had a mobile tech in the park that I'm staying in help me install a new microwave/convection oven in my rig today, replacing the "beloved" Furrion. It the first time I've ever used a tech. I really just needed him to help me lift and hold the thing, but he and I ended up splitting the install work. We was a very nice guy and very competent. He and I both worked on the installation and it took us about an hour. Now, mind you, the guy lives about 300 feet from my site and he provided no parts or tools. What would be a fair price for his services? What he charged me was almost double what I was expecting.
 
I tend to trust that people will charge a fair price for the work that they do. Silly me!
Not necessarily silly, but unless he's a friend of yours it's a good idea to at least get an estimate. I mean, that's just the way I think of it. What you consider a fair price and what he considers a fair price can sometimes be separated by quite a few numbers. :) After all he is doing it to make a living, it's not just a hobby for him.
 
$100/hour feels okay to me. But if he's staying in the park and walked over, the $100 service fee might have been waived in my opinion. That feels like it's taking advantage. I understand charging a fee when a company sends a guy or two out with a truck to take a look at what's going on and driving however many miles, but in this situation?
 
I get a service call fee here in NH and we also had one in West Yellowstone - not a lot of options in either location. They were north of $200.
 
IMO he should have charged a cup of coffee or a beer... or simply done that out of kindness since he lives that close..
 
$150 per hour plus service call fee here. It has always seemed less than I would have paid at the dealer. Two plusses: the work gets done relatively quickly (no weeks with my coach sitting on the dealer's lot), and I get to watch his work (I've learned a lot about what to do and what I don't want to do).
 
My last experience, this past August 2023, was $150 per hour and $150 travel fee here in MO. It has been that price for several years - since 2021.

Will say that some will deduct off the hourly rate if you are willing to help as was with my case.

TIP: Preping the area where they may need to work (i.e. removing coroplast, storage items, basement walls, etc) and offering to "close up" afterwards can save on the hourly rate time charged.

IMO, the knowledge gained may be well worth the costly expense - if you havent done that repair before.
 
IMO he should have charged a cup of coffee or a beer... or simply done that out of kindness since he lives that close..
At least he would be well caffeinated/drunk while he goes bankrupt being the free RV tech for the park!
 
Well, I guess he wasn't out of line then. $100/hr. + $100 for the service call. Still seems like a lot to me, but maybe I'm just an old cranky guy.
On a recent visit to my gastroenterologist, insurance allowed $90 for a 30 min visit. At that reimbursement rate of $180 per hour why would anyone spend 4 years in med school plus a multi-year residency when they can easily become a mobile RV technician.
 
On a recent visit to my gastroenterologist, insurance allowed $90 for a 30 min visit. At that reimbursement rate of $180 per hour why would anyone spend 4 years in med school plus a multi-year residency when they can easily become a mobile RV technician.
Ah, but he stays inside, stays warm, and rarely has to lift anything heavier than a pencil. :)
 

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