RV Repair in Pomona, CA: The Shop Behind the RV Show
Half of Southern California buys its RVs in Pomona. The shows at Fairplex move thousands of coaches and trailers a year, East Shore RV Park keeps a rotating village of rigs on the hill above Puddingstone, and the 10, 57, 60, and 71 all knot together at the city's edges. What Pomona does not really have is a full-service repair shop for all those rigs. The closest one is ours: McBride's RV Service & Paint, about twenty minutes down the 71 in Chino, family-owned since 1967.
I just bought an RV at the Fairplex show. Now what?
Get a baseline inspection before the first long trip. New-to-you rigs, even new ones, leave the lot with loose belly hardware, factory sealant gaps, and dealer-prep shortcuts that show up at mile 500. We go through the roof seams, the seals, the bearings and brakes on trailers, the generator under load, and every house system, then hand you a punch list sorted by what matters. Owners who do this once usually do it with every rig they buy afterward. The list is never empty.
What RV repairs does McBride's handle for Pomona?
All of them. Keeping every trade in one building is the whole idea of the shop. Collision, body, and paint in an enclosed 40-foot booth with PPG color matching. Roof repair and resealing before winter rain finds last summer's cracks. Slide-out and awning mechanisms brought back to square. Air conditioners, water heaters and Aqua-Hot systems, window replacement, travel trailer repair from tongue to bumper, and chassis service for Ford F-53 gas coaches and Freightliner and Spartan diesels. Scheduled upkeep runs through the maintenance program.
Why does an Onan generator need an authorized service center?
Because generators fail quietly and expensively. McBride's is a Cummins Onan authorized service center: we follow the factory service intervals, use the parts the factory specifies, read the fault codes stored in the controller, and load-test every set against the draw your coach actually pulls. A generator that only ever idles in a Pomona storage aisle is quietly dying of neglect. Running it a couple of hours a month under a real load costs nothing and prevents most of it, and we handle everything the load runs cannot.
Can McBride's fix collision damage and deal with insurance?
Yes, and this is where the shop's reputation was built. The tight turns around older Pomona neighborhoods and the merge chaos where the 60 meets the 57 produce a steady stream of scraped corners and clipped mirrors. We photograph the damage, write the estimate, and run the whole insurance claim with your adjuster: McBride's is a preferred shop for several carriers and works AAA, Progressive, and GEICO claims routinely. The repair, from fiberglass structure to blended paint, never leaves our building.
How do I get my rig from Pomona to the shop?
It is a simple run: the 71 south from the 10 or the 60, exit into Chino, and we are at 13788 Oaks Ave, about twenty minutes from most of Pomona. From East Shore RV Park, allow twenty-five. If the rig will not move under its own power, call and ask about transport arrangements before you do anything drastic. (909) 627-7566, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
What will it cost me?
You will know before we start. Every estimate names a parts budget up front, the final invoice follows the parts actually needed, and nothing proceeds without your approval. We also walk you to the coach and show you what failed before you decide, because a customer who has seen the cracked fitting with their own eyes never has to take our word for anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you inspect used RVs before purchase?
Yes. A pre-purchase inspection covers structure, roof, seals, chassis, and house systems, with a written report you can negotiate with.
Can you service a rig I keep at East Shore RV Park?
Yes; you bring it down the 71 to the shop and most jobs turn around quickly. Call ahead and we will compress the timeline where we can.
Do you repair both motorhomes and travel trailers?
Both, plus fifth wheels and toy haulers. Chassis, structure, and every house system.
Is your paint booth big enough for a Class A?
Yes, up to 40 feet, fully enclosed, with PPG color matching.
Do you take insurance claims for storm or accident damage?
Yes. We document, estimate, and work directly with your adjuster from first call to pickup.
Where exactly is the shop?
13788 Oaks Ave, Chino, CA 91710. Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. (909) 627-7566.
Hear From Our Satisfied Customers
They are always professional, courteous and they have resolved any and every issue I had.
Buy the rig at the show, then bring it to us to keep it on the road. Family-owned since 1967. Call (909) 627-7566.
McBride's RV Service & Paint, BAR ARD 314817, 13788 Oaks Ave, Chino, CA 91710, (909) 627-7566.