RV Cabinet Repair, Refacing & Storage Upgrades
Solid, quiet RV cabinets make life on the road easier. Loose doors, sagging drawer slides, swollen panels, or rattling latches turn every mile into a hassle. Traveling RV Technicians (TRVT) provides mobile cabinet repair, cabinet refacing, hinge and latch replacement, drawer rebuilds, pull-out pantries, and custom storage. We reinforce boxes, correct alignment, install soft-close hinges and full-extension slides, fix water damage, and label fasteners so your cabinetry feels tight, quiet, and built to last.
Cabinet Diagnostics & Common Failures
We start with a full inspection and a plan you can understand. Typical problems:
Doors out of square, hinges pulled from thin face frames
Drawers that bind or dump contents on turns
Swollen particleboard or delaminated veneer after a leak
Rattles and squeaks from loose stapled joints
Push-button latches that won’t hold on bumpy roads
Pantry pull-outs that tip or rack under load
We identify root causes—moisture, fastener choice, weak joinery, or undersized hardware—and map a durable fix.
Structural Repairs: Boxes, Face Frames & Mounts
Lightweight RV cabinetry often uses thin plywood, MDF, or stapled joints. We rebuild stress points with:
Marine/birch ply corner blocking, pocket-screw joinery, or dowels
Through-bolts into aluminum or steel framing where possible
Adhesive upgrades (polyurethane/epoxy) plus mechanical fasteners
Reinforced hang rails and floor mounts with large bearing washers
Anti-rattle pads and felt where wood meets metal
Result: cabinets that stay square and quiet on rough roads.
Drawers & Slides: Full-Extension & Heavy-Duty
Drawers should glide, not grind. We replace worn slides with:
Full-extension ball-bearing slides (75–100 lb) for kitchen gear
Undermount soft-close (Blum Tandem style) where space allows
Side-mount heavy-duty for tools or grill drawers
New boxes in birch ply with glued dovetail or pocket-screw joinery
We square openings, shim for parallel tracks, and add travel latches so drawers stay shut on washboard roads.
Latches, Catches & Travel Locks
RVs need positive retention. We service and install:
Push-button latches (RVDesigner, Southco, Sugatsune)
Magnetic catches with steel strikes sized for door weight
Child-safe cabinet locks where needed
Adjustable roller catches for quick service access
We match latch strength to door size and add strike plates so fasteners hold in thin substrates.
Refacing, Veneer & Finish Repairs
Make tired cabinets look new without a full replacement. Options include:
Cabinet refacing with wood veneer, PVC, or HPL laminate (Formica/Wilsonart)
Edge-band repair (iron-on/PVC T-molding), corner trim, and filler panels
Color-matched putty, stain, or paint systems for small defects
New doors/drawer fronts in shaker, slab, or lightweight composite styles
We prep, sand, and seal correctly so the finish resists heat, steam, and UV near windows.
Water Damage: Swell, Delam & Mold Mitigation
Leaks around windows, roofs, or wet bays can swell cabinet panels and toe-kicks. We:
Track moisture with a meter and fix the leak source first
Replace swollen particleboard/MDF with sealed plywood or composite
Laminate new skins over sound cores; rebuild toe-kicks and scribe to floors
Vent enclosed spaces (under sinks, behind refrigerators) to stop recurrence
No cosmetic band-aids—only dry, sealed, and supported assemblies.
Storage Upgrades: Pantries, Pull-Outs & Organization
Make space work smarter:
Pull-out pantry towers, spice racks, trash/recycle pull-outs (Rev-A-Shelf style)
Slide-out trays for grills, tools, or pets’ gear
Adjustable shelves, wardrobe closet rods, and shoe cubbies
Lift-up under-bed storage with gas struts and positive latches
Appliance garages with cord pass-through and venting
We calculate loads, select slide ratings, and add stops so everything stays put while driving.
Electrical, Lighting & Venting Inside Cabinets
Cabinets often hide the 12-volt DC and 120-volt routes. We manage:
Under-cabinet LED lights, puck lights, and dimmer switches
GFCI-protected outlets in galleys and heads
Wire pass-throughs with grommets, loom, and labels at the breaker panel and power distribution centers
Venting for microwave/fridge cabinets to protect electronics
Clean wiring prevents voltage drop, heat buildup, and short circuits while keeping service access easy.