Seasonal base
Cousin Matt in Mackinaw City, MI
June 3 – September 20
Summering where two Great Lakes shake hands? Fudge, ferries, and fresh-water sunsets await — and if the rig acts up, Cousin Matt is summering right here too, toolbox in hand.
The free-roam zone
The first 25 miles of travel from our Mackinaw City base are on the house.
*Happy to roam beyond the free 25-mile zone — just $1.25/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 — Michigan | $125 / hr | Mitten-state special, good while we're summering in Mackinaw City |
| 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.