OCRV Center repairs skoolies and bus conversions in Chino, including collision and body work, roof raises, and build-out repair, with insurance billed direct.
A skoolie is a school bus converted into a home, so a repair has to treat both the bus shell and the build inside it. Roof raises, window deletes, and re-skinned sides are common on these conversions, and each one adds seams that can leak or crack. Chino owners traveling in their builds bring us skoolies most shops will not touch. Our Yorba Linda shop has room for a full-size bus and repairs the shell and the conversion together.
Skoolie repairs we handle
A skoolie repair almost always crosses the line between bus and build, since the two are welded and screwed together. We repair bus body panels and collision damage, rebuild roof raises and their seams, and reskin sides where windows were deleted. Behind the wall, we fix the framing, insulation, and paneling the same impact or leak reached.
- Bus body panel and collision repair
- Roof raise, reseal, and structure repair
- Window delete and side re-skin
- Conversion interior and cabinetry repair
- Systems, framing, and insulation repair
Sealing a raised roof for the long haul
The roof raise is where most skoolies leak, because the added band of wall and its seams sit right in the weather. We rebuild the raise structure, seam-seal and reskin it, and tie it back into the original roofline so it stays watertight over the road. Inside, we document the build for insurance and repair the conversion in one place.
- Roof raise seam-seal and re-skin
- Tie-in to original roofline
- Conversion documented for insurance
- Full-size bus bay and lift capacity
Frequently asked questions
Can you repair a roof raise on a skoolie?+
Yes. We rebuild the roof raise structure, seam-seal and reskin it, and tie it back into the original roofline so the raised section is solid and watertight. The band of new wall a raise adds is the usual leak source, so we address the seams before any interior work.
Do you repair the conversion interior on a skoolie?+
Yes. We repair the bus body and the conversion interior together, from framing and insulation to cabinetry and paneling. Because a collision or leak crosses from the shell into the build, we open both sides, document the conversion for insurance, and rebuild it as one job.
Do you bill insurance for skoolie repair?+
Yes. We bill your carrier direct on skoolie and bus conversion damage claims and document the build so the payout reflects the work that went into it. A converted bus is worth far more than a stripped shell, so detailed reporting keeps the estimate honest.
Repairs we handle
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What's Included
- ✓A written estimate before any work begins
- ✓Direct insurance billing and supplement handling
- ✓Teardown to find hidden damage, not just surface cracks
- ✓Repairs documented to factory structural specs
- ✓Color matched paint in a downdraft booth
- ✓A multi point quality inspection before delivery
Our Process
- 1
Assessment
Call or request a quote. We review the damage, put a written estimate in your hands, and explain your insurance options.
- 2
Insurance coordination
We bill your carrier direct and handle the photos, paperwork, and supplements so the repair is approved completely.
- 3
Expert repair
Your vehicle moves through our shop across body, paint, structure, and systems, handled by techs who work on rigs like yours daily.
- 4
Quality control
Every vehicle passes a multi point inspection covering structure, paint, seals, and systems before it is cleared.
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Delivery and handover
We return your vehicle clean and documented and walk you through everything that was repaired before you drive away.
OCRV Center vs a typical body shop
| OCRV Center | Typical body shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle types | ✓RVs, vans, trailers, trucks, buses, EV/Rivian | Cars and light trucks only |
| Work under one roof | ✓Collision, paint, fiberglass, frame, roof, slides, systems | Outsources specialty work |
| Insurance handling | ✓Billed direct, supplements written for hidden damage | You chase the adjuster |
| Facility | ✓35,000 sq ft with lift capacity and a downdraft booth | Cannot fit a 40 ft coach |
| Estimate | ✓Written estimate before work starts | Verbal or vague |
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