Can you align a motorhome?

Yes. Motorhome alignment is regular work here, and the bay and lifts are sized for it. Call with the chassis and length so we can set aside the right bay.

My rig wanders in crosswinds. Is that alignment?

Often, and it can also be worn steering parts, low tire pressure, or how the rig is loaded. Those all get checked together, because chasing one without the others is how a wander comes right back.

How often does a motorhome need an alignment?

There is no set mileage. Have it checked when you put on new tires, after any steering or suspension work, after a hard hit, and any time you see uneven tire wear or feel the rig fighting you. On a rig that sits for months, the start of the season is the sensible time.

Do you work on all motorhome chassis?

All makes and models. Bring the year, chassis, and length when you call, since space and lift capacity are usually what decide whether a shop can take a rig at all.

Can I get the smog check done at the same time?

Often yes. We are a licensed STAR test and repair station, and our bay takes vehicles most stations cannot fit. Call (760) 343-3535 with the year, chassis, and fuel type and we will confirm what California requires before you make the drive.

Motorhome and RV Alignment

Alignment pays for itself faster on a motorhome than on a car. A heavy rig that is out of adjustment wanders in crosswinds, wears you out on every mile, and eats tires that cost several times what car tires do. Our large bay and 20,000-pound motorhome lifts fit most full-size rigs — call with your length and weight and we will confirm before you drive over.

The front section of a large Class A motorhome

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What being out of adjustment costs you

On something this heavy, angles that are off by a small amount drag the tread sideways under a lot more weight, so the wear shows up in thousands of miles instead of tens of thousands. The handling cost is just as real. A rig that wanders needs constant correcting, which is exhausting on a long drive and a real safety margin you have given away on a windy stretch of freeway.

Loading and worn parts change the numbers

We measure a motorhome the way you actually drive it, because ride height moves with the load and the angles move with ride height. Worn steering and suspension parts will not hold a setting either, so the inspection comes first, and we tell you when the honest order is repair, then align. Tire pressures get set for the load before anything is measured, since a soft tire changes the geometry it is sitting in.

Bay space is the scarce part

Most motorhomes get turned away over space and lift capacity, not over anything mechanical, which is why calling ahead matters more here than it does with a car. Give us the year, chassis, and length and we will book the bay that fits. If your rig also needs a smog check, chassis work, or generator service, we can usually group them into one visit instead of three.

What's included

Alignment for motorhomes and heavy chassis in a large bay
Steering and suspension inspected before adjustment
Tire pressures set for the load first
Tire wear pattern diagnosis
Grouped visits: chassis, generator, smog, and dash A/C

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