RV & Agricultural Diesel in Jerome, Idaho
Most garages in Jerome will not touch a 40-foot diesel pusher or a combine with a hydrostatic problem — the ones listed here will. These Jerome and greater Idaho shops service RV chassis engines and generators, farm tractors and harvest equipment, irrigation pumps, and the off-road diesels that never see a highway. Several run service trucks that come to the campground or the field, which matters when the machine cannot come to them.
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Central Equipment
Jerome, ID
(208) 324-8515
Idaho Truck and Trailer Repair
Jerome, ID
(208) 320-7168
Black Bear Diesel and Automotive
Jerome, ID
(208) 358-0796
DeWitt Diesel
Jerome, ID
(208) 324-3322
Centennial Truck Services
Jerome, ID
(208) 324-9420
Bennett's Truck & Equipment Repair
Jerome, ID
(208) 324-0126
Rush Truck Centers - Twin Falls
Jerome, ID
(208) 732-7800
Western Truck & Equipment Inc
Jerome, ID
(208) 324-3096
Coastline Equipment
Jerome, ID
(208) 324-2900
Boss Truck Shop
Jerome, ID
(208) 324-3550
RV & Agricultural Diesel FAQ — Jerome, Idaho
Where do I take a diesel motorhome for engine work near Jerome — the RV dealer or a diesel shop?
For the chassis engine, transmission, brakes, and generator, a diesel truck shop is usually the better and cheaper choice — the engine is a Cummins, Cat, or Freightliner unit they see every day. The RV dealer is for house systems, slides, and coach electrical. Confirm the Jerome shop has a bay tall enough and a lot long enough before you drive over.
Will a mechanic come out to the farm for a tractor that will not start?
Many of the ag-focused shops around Jerome run field service trucks and would rather drive to your Idaho farm than have you trailer a tractor in. Give them the make, model, and hours, describe the symptom, and mention if it is a hard-start in cold weather versus a no-crank — the first is often glow plugs or fuel gelling, the second is usually electrical.
What is fuel gelling and how do I keep it from stranding my equipment in winter?
Below roughly 15°F, untreated diesel forms wax crystals that clog filters and stall the engine. Use a winter blend or an anti-gel additive before the cold hits, keep tanks full to limit condensation, and change fuel filters going into the season. If it already gelled, a Jerome shop can warm the fuel system, swap filters, and get you running — do not try to thaw lines with an open flame.
How much does an RV generator or Onan service cost, and how often is it needed?
Small diesel gensets want oil, filters, and a load run at least once a year or every 150 hours or so, and they die young when left to sit. Service is generally billed as a flat job plus parts. Surging, hunting, or shutting down under load points to fuel delivery or a clogged air filter — bring the fault code from the panel to your Jerome shop.
Are seasonal ag repairs hard to schedule around Jerome during planting and harvest?
Yes — shops that serve Idaho growers are slammed in the spring and fall, and the ones listed here will tell you their busy windows honestly. Book preventive work in the off-season, keep spare filters and belts on hand, and ask whether the shop offers priority response for in-season breakdowns.