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“At California RV Specialists, we specialize in comprehensive RV repairs and maintenance services. Our skilled technicians are dedicated to keeping your RV in top condition, ensuring safe and enjoyable travels. From routine maintenance to complex repairs, trust us to provide professional, reliable service. Your adventure starts with a well-maintained RV at California RV Specialists.”

Monthly, Annual, and Seasonal maintenance is essential when you own an RV, whether you keep it parked for a while, are constantly on the go, or plan to sell it one day. Keeping your RV in good shape makes it reliable as well as helps it maintain its value.

RV Maintenance & Repair Tips

RV Collision Repair: Can you fix my truck camper? I hit an overhead I-beam!

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Collision Repair: Can you fix my truck camper? I hit an overhead I-beam!

Last week, our RV repair shop received the below email from Harold: Hello Dustin,I am looking for repair options for my Lance model 1120 truck camper with some collision damage. I hit an overhead I-beam […]

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Replacing Your RV Refrigerator?

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Replacing Your RV Refrigerator?

Last week, our RV repair shop received the below voicemail from Bob regarding the cost of replacing an RV refrigerator: Hi, my name is Bob. I have a refrigerator that is leaking yellow fluid by […]

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How do I fix RV delamination?

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How do I fix RV delamination?

Recently, our RV repair shop received the below email from Pat regarding delamination on their RV: RE: 2016 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS … DELAMINATIONWhat is the correct way to fix this problem? Your opinion would […]

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Routine RV Inspections

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Routine RV Inspections

For most people, an RV will be the second largest purchase of their life besides their home, and for many of our customers, it is their home. Whether you have a million-dollar unit or an […]

RV Accessories, Upgrade & Products

The benefits of RV roof vent covers and why you should have at least two in your RV

March 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on The benefits of RV roof vent covers and why you should have at least two in your RV

Did you know that RV roof vent covers help protect the vent lid, the vent lid seal and the roof vent sealants? It also reduces the inside temperature during the summer season. What are the […]

Cool RV Tools & Gadgets

Why you SHOULD NOT use EternaBond

March 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Why you SHOULD NOT use EternaBond

My wife and I manage several RV-related Facebook groups and belong to several others. Join us as we sit down to discuss a recent post highlighting the trend of covering all your RV roof seams […]

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RV General Repairs & Maintenance

Kwikee Entry Steps repair diagnosis and maintenance tips

March 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Kwikee Entry Steps repair diagnosis and maintenance tips

My repair facility recently worked on 2019 Entegra Vision. The customer had one issue for us to fix: their Kwikee Entry Steps. Complaint Customer states that the entry steps were intermittently not going in and […]

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Navigating RV roof replacement through insurance

March 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Navigating RV roof replacement through insurance

One of our readers, Ty, recently asked: “We have roof damage due to hail. Insurance has agreed to replace it, but I think it is a lowball settlement with labor cost being quoted at $125 […]

RV General Repairs & Maintenance

Prevent buyer’s remorse: The importance of getting an RV buyer inspection

March 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Prevent buyer’s remorse: The importance of getting an RV buyer inspection

A Facebook group member recently shared their buyer’s remorse. They shared their experience purchasing a brand-new trailer in November 2022. Approximately 6-7 weeks later, the owner found that the undercarriage was significantly “rusted like the […]

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RV General Repairs & Maintenance

Has your awning/slide-out topper rail pulled loose?

March 9, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Has your awning/slide-out topper rail pulled loose?

Has your awning or slide-out topper rail pulled loose from the wall? This piece of aluminum is mounted to an RV wall before the awning or slide-out topper fabric has been installed. There is a […]

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