Seasonal base
Cousin Matt in Okeechobee, FL
November 1 – April 19
Wintering by the Big O? While you chase the sunshine and the fish stories grow taller, Cousin Matt keeps the rig roadworthy. Warm weather, cool lake breeze, zero surprise repair bills.
The free-roam zone
The first 25 miles of travel from our Okeechobee base are on the house.
*Happy to roam beyond the free 25-mile zone — just $1.75/mi from this seasonal base.
The fine (friendly) print
Holler at us
(765) 978-8010
service@cousinmatts.com
www.cousinmatts.com
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday · 9 AM–3 PM regular service
Solar assessments Tue–Sat · 4–9 PM only
Sunday & Monday: off (even cousins need a break)
We happily DO
- Generator engine work — Onan, Generac & Cummins
- Trailer brake work — travel trailers & fifth wheels
- Solar assessments & RV electrical troubleshooting
- Axles, wheel bearings & running gear service
- Seasonal openers, closers & full systems verification
- Mobile repairs at your campground or property
We politely DON’T
- Roof replacement
- Motorized-vehicle chassis work
- Motorized RV brake or engine work
- Major collision / body work
- Appliance replacement
Rate schedule
Hourly rates
| Service window | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard service | $135 / hr | Tuesday–Saturday, 9 AM–3 PM |
| After-hours | $195 / hr | 1.5× standard — when the sun went down before the problem did |
| Overnight / weekend emergency | $270 / hr | 2× standard · 2-hour minimum — for true “the wheels come off tomorrow” moments |
Full service menu
| Service | Price | The gist |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Verification | Essential $249 · Complete $399 | A top-to-bottom systems shakedown so the surprises stay in the joke department. |
| Generator Annual Service | from $189 | Onan, Generac & Cummins — engine work happily included. |
| Pre-Departure Northbound Inspection | $179 | Point the rig north with confidence and a checklist that got checked twice. |
| Solar Power Assessment | FREE | No deposit required. Offered 4–9 PM only, when the panels have stories to tell. |
| Seasonal Opener | Essential $229 · Complete $349 | Wake the rig up gently — dewinterize, inspect, and get the season started right. |
| Seasonal Closer | $199 | Tuck the RV in for its nap so spring arrives without any plot twists. |
| Axle & Wheel Bearing Service | from $159 / axle | Happy bearings, happy travels. Grease is cheaper than a roadside tow. |
| Road Ready Inspection | $129 | A pre-trip once-over so “breaking down” stays strictly optional. |
Essential vs. Complete — what's the difference?
Systems Verification
Essential $249
- 12V & 120V electrical systems check
- Propane system & leak test
- Plumbing & water-system leak check
- Battery health & charging test
- Smoke / CO / propane detector check
- Tire, lights & exterior walk-around
Complete $399
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Full appliance function tests — fridge, furnace, water heater, A/C
- Roof, seams & sealant inspection
- Slide-out operation & seal check
- Generator run-up & output test
- Running gear & brake-controller check
- Written report with photos & fix-first priorities
Seasonal Opener
Essential $229
- Dewinterize & flush the plumbing
- Fresh-water system sanitize
- Leak check, faucets to fittings
- Battery reinstall, charge & health check
- Propane system reactivation & leak test
- Smoke / CO / propane detector check
Complete $349
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Water heater & furnace service & test
- A/C performance check
- Full appliance function run-through
- Tire pressures set & lug nuts torqued
- Exterior seals & roofline once-over
- Road Ready Inspection rolled in
Deposit policy: $75 standard deposit — fully refundable until the day of service; one reschedule allowed.