Electrical and Power
Electrical and Power for RVs, vans, and trailers
TLDR
OCRV Center performs electrical and power in-shop in Yorba Linda for RVs, vans, and trailers. Thorough collision estimates, direct insurance billing, and a written estimate before any work begins.
What RV electrical and power-system work do you do?
OCRV Center diagnoses and repairs the full coach electrical system in-shop: house batteries including lithium, inverters and chargers, transfer switches and shore power, solar, generators, and 12V and 110V circuits. We troubleshoot the actual fault rather than swapping parts, and we install upgrades that match how you use the rig.
What electrical and power covers
OCRV Center handles electrical and power in-shop at our Yorba Linda facility for RVs, vans, trailers, and commercial vehicles. Batteries, inverters, generators, solar, 12V/110V, and electronics. Because we only work on these vehicles, this is something our technicians do every week, not an occasional job squeezed in between cars.
House batteries, inverters, and chargers
Coaches run on a 12V house system fed by batteries and a charger or inverter-charger, and the most common upgrade we do is moving from aging AGM batteries to lithium LiFePO4 for more usable capacity and longer life.
A lithium conversion is not just dropping in a new battery: the charger, inverter, and sometimes the alternator charging path have to match the new chemistry, and we set the whole system up correctly so it is safe and actually delivers the capacity.
Solar, shore power, and transfer switches
Solar lets you camp longer off grid, and a proper install sizes the panels, controller, wiring, and battery bank together rather than bolting on a panel and hoping. We install and troubleshoot solar, shore-power inlets, and automatic transfer switches.
A failing transfer switch or a miswired shore connection is a common cause of intermittent power and damaged electronics, and it is exactly the kind of fault a specialist tracks down quickly.
Generators and 12V and 110V diagnostics
Onboard generators need service and occasionally repair, and a generator that will not start or carry load is a frequent reason owners reach us before a trip. We also chase down the everyday gremlins: dead outlets, lights that flicker, and converters that will not charge.
Systematic diagnosis on a coach electrical system saves money, because guessing at parts on a system with this many interacting pieces gets expensive fast.
What affects the cost
Several things move the price of electrical and power up or down. The biggest are usually the extent of the damage and whether the work is structural or cosmetic.
- Battery chemistry and bank size, AGM versus lithium
- Whether the charger, inverter, and wiring need to match an upgrade
- Solar array size and integration
- Generator service versus repair
- Extent of diagnostic time on intermittent faults
- Electronics and accessory integration such as Starlink and cameras
What is included
Every job begins with an inspection and a written estimate. A typical job includes:
- House battery replacement and lithium conversion
- Inverter, charger, and converter service
- Solar design, installation, and repair
- Transfer switch and shore-power repair
- Generator service and repair
- 12V and 110V diagnostics and accessory wiring
Ballpark cost
The honest answer on electrical and power cost is a range, not a single number, because no two jobs are the same.
Ballpark cost
Ballpark ranges to help you plan, not a quote. Collision estimates are written after inspection. Final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection. See full pricing.
| Service | Ballpark | Labor hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power | ||
| House battery replacement (AGM, lithium, LiFePO4) | $500 to $5,500 | 2 to 10 hours |
| Inverter and charger replacement (Magnum, Xantrex, Victron) | $750 to $4,500 | 3 to 14 hours |
| Generator service and repair (Onan, Cummins) | $400 to $8,500+ | 2 to 35 hours |
| Transfer switch and shore power diagnostics | $285 to $1,500 | 1 to 6 hours |
| Solar panel installation (rigid and flexible, MPPT controllers) | $1,500 to $12,000+ | 8 to 40 hours |
| 12V and 110V electrical diagnostics and repair | $285 to $5,000+ | 1 to 20 hours |
| Starlink and satellite antenna installation | $400 to $2,500 | 2 to 10 hours |
| Backup and side camera installation (Furrion, Voyager) | $400 to $2,500 | 2 to 10 hours |
| TV, antenna, and satellite service (Winegard, King) | $300 to $3,500 | 1 to 14 hours |
| 12V, converter, inverter, and battery service | $300 to $3,500 | 1 to 14 hours |
| Solar installation (roof and portable systems) | $1,200 to $8,500 | 6 to 35 hours |
| 12V and shore power electrical wiring | $400 to $5,500 | 2 to 22 hours |
| LED lighting upgrades (interior and exterior) | $250 to $2,500 | 1 to 10 hours |
| Lighting and wiring diagnostics | $285 to $2,500 | 1 to 10 hours |
| 7-way and 4-way connector repair | $200 to $800 | 1 to 4 hours |
| 12V electrical, auxiliary battery, and inverter system | $750 to $7,500 | 4 to 30 hours |
| Solar install (roof panels with MPPT, lithium house bank) | $1,500 to $12,000 | 8 to 40 hours |
| Backup and side camera install | $400 to $2,500 | 2 to 10 hours |
These are ballparks to help you plan, not quotes. Final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection, and insurance-billed work may use carrier-negotiated rates.
Our in-shop process
Every job follows the same clear, documented path so you always know where your vehicle stands.
Bring it in or file a claim
Drive in for a thorough collision estimate or open an insurance claim. We work direct with every major carrier and handle the paperwork with your adjuster.
Inspection and written estimate
A specialist inspects the vehicle and writes a detailed estimate. Hidden damage is documented with photos so your claim reflects the real repair.
Approval and scheduling
We get carrier approval, order parts, and schedule the work. You get a clear timeline and a point of contact for the whole job.
Repair by specialists
Structural, body, paint, and systems work is performed in-house by techs who only work on RVs, vans, and trailers. No farming the hard parts out.
Quality control and delivery
Every repair is inspected against our standards, color matched, and road-tested where applicable. You pick up a vehicle that looks and works right, backed by our warranty.
Why OCRV Center
Owners choose OCRV Center for electrical and power because we do the hard parts in-house instead of farming them out.
- Specialists, not generalists: structural, fiberglass, slide, paint, and systems work performed in-house by techs who only work on RVs, vans, and trailers.
- The insurance repair expert: we bill every major carrier direct, document hidden damage, and push for the correct repair so your claim covers the real cost.
- Warranty that means it: written workmanship guarantee on all collision repair, plus our systems and paint warranties.
- In-shop only, one standard: everything happens at our 35,000 square foot Yorba Linda facility, with no mobile shortcuts and no sublet surprises.
- Honest, written pricing: thorough collision estimates, ballpark ranges on every page, and a written estimate before any work begins.
Insurance and your claim
A damaged RV, van, or trailer is not a normal auto claim, so the shop you choose matters.
We document visible and hidden damage with photos, write a complete estimate, and submit supplements when teardown reveals more, so a thin first estimate does not leave you paying out of pocket. Collision estimates are written after inspection and insurance walk-ins are always welcome.
We bill these carriers direct: Progressive, GEICO, State Farm, AAA SoCal, AAA Enterprises, Mercury, Allstate, American Family, Wawanesa, National General, CSAA, Foremost, Liberty Mutual, Tesla, Cincinnati, AGWS, with direct repair relationships on select carriers. Insurance-billed jobs may use carrier-negotiated rates that differ from our posted retail rates.
Related services
Van Upfit and Conversion →
Shelving, bulkheads, insulation, windows, racks, and custom build-outs.
Fleet and Truck Body →
Box and reefer bodies, lift gates, service bodies, racks, and DOT marking.
Inspections and Maintenance →
In-shop pre-purchase inspections, annual service, and winterization.
Collision and Body →
Insurance-led collision, structural, fiberglass, aluminum, panels, and ADAS.
Specific electrical and power services
Questions about electrical and power
Can you convert my RV to lithium batteries?
Yes, and we set up the whole system, not just the battery. The charger, inverter, and charging path have to match lithium, and we configure it so the conversion is safe and delivers the capacity you paid for.
Can you install solar on my RV?
Yes. We size the panels, controller, wiring, and battery bank together and install it cleanly, so the system actually keeps you powered off grid instead of underperforming.
My generator will not start, can you help?
Yes. We service and repair onboard generators in-shop, diagnosing starting and load faults so you are not stranded without power on your next trip.
Do you work directly with insurance companies?
Yes. We bill every major carrier direct, document hidden damage, and handle the paperwork and supplements. Collision estimates are written after inspection and insurance walk-ins are welcome.
What warranty do you offer?
A written workmanship guarantee on collision repair, a 12 month and 12,000 mile warranty on RV systems and mechanical and electrical work, and a 5 year color match and adhesion warranty on paint.
How do I get a quote?
Call us or request an estimate online and bring the vehicle to our Yorba Linda facility. Collision estimates are written after inspection, and final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection.
Do you offer mobile or on-site repair?
No. All work is performed in-shop at our Yorba Linda facility. This lets us do structural, paint, and systems work to a standard mobile service cannot match. Customers bring their vehicle to us from across Southern California.
Bring it in for a thorough collision estimate
Insurance walk-ins welcome. We work direct with every major carrier and back our collision work with a written workmanship guarantee.