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RV Exterior & Body Repairs

Explore RV exterior and body repair tips, maintenance advice, troubleshooting guides, and instructional videos from California RV Specialists.

Learn about RV fiberglass repairs, exterior siding, cracked fender skirts, body sealants, window and door resealing, exterior trim, compartment doors, water intrusion, delamination, and other common exterior problems affecting travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes.

Through our In The RV Shop with Dustin videos and technical articles, we share real-world repair demonstrations, preventive maintenance recommendations, common causes of exterior damage, and professional repair techniques.

Serving RV owners since 2003, California RV Specialists provides practical information to help protect your RV’s exterior, prevent water damage, and extend the life of your investment.

Cool RV Tools & Gadgets

The roof and body tool in every RV tech’s toolbox

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on The roof and body tool in every RV tech’s toolbox

Today I’m showing you a tool in every RV technician’s toolbox—a plastic scraper! It’s used for so many RV repairs including everything from decal removal, RV roof sealant removal, RV body silicone removal, to pop […]

In The RV Shop with Dustin

We bought an RV with delamination, how much will it cost to fix?

March 30, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on We bought an RV with delamination, how much will it cost to fix?

Recently, our RV repair shop received the below e-mail from Lauren: Hello, My husband and I bought this 2010 Keystone Cougar and we unfortunately, were unaware that the bubbling on the front and back of […]

In The RV Shop with Dustin

Bubbles on my RV side wall

March 22, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Bubbles on my RV side wall

You may have seen our series “What’s in the Shop?” Now, we’re sharing “What’s in the RV Group?” This is where we share posts and direct messages from Y-O-U. In this episode, Dustin shares how […]

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What you need to know about resealing your RV’s exterior

March 17, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on What you need to know about resealing your RV’s exterior

By Dustin Simpson, California RV SpecialistsManufacturers recommend that you check your RV’s roof and body sealants every 90 days. Resealing and caulking your RV helps to protect your investment and creates a watertight seal to protect […]

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The importance of an insert molding screw cover. Have you inspected yours?

March 17, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on The importance of an insert molding screw cover. Have you inspected yours?

By Dustin Simpson, California RV SpecialistsIn my experience, one of the most missed items on an RV is the insert molding screw cover. This protective plastic covers the screws at the roofline edges as well as […]

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Important RV roof side seam maintenance

March 17, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Important RV roof side seam maintenance

Now that winter is in full swing, it’s more important than ever to ensure your RV is watertight. I often see that side seams on RV roofs are neglected. When looking at the roof line […]

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