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Month: December 2023

Repairs & Maintenance

RV roof damage assessment, maintenance and repairs

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV roof damage assessment, maintenance and repairs

Join me in the video below as I hop up on the roof of a 2021 Grand Design Reflection. During the inspection, we found a torn roof and some minor areas that need some attention. […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

How to clean and lubricate your RV’s slide-outs, and how often to do it

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How to clean and lubricate your RV’s slide-outs, and how often to do it

Cleaning and lubricating your RV’s slide-outs is an important maintenance task that helps ensure smooth and trouble-free operation. Here’s a step-by-step guide and a video on how to clean and lubricate your RV slide-outs. Materials […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

How to clean and prep RV roof sealants and surface before resealing

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How to clean and prep RV roof sealants and surface before resealing

An RV owner in one of my Facebook groups posted the below photo and wrote, “Can I get some info on the product needed and tips for fixing this, please?” She wanted to know how […]

Body & Exterior Repairs

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 […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

A step-by-step guide to checking and cleaning your RV appliances

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on A step-by-step guide to checking and cleaning your RV appliances

Regularly checking and cleaning the appliances in your RV is essential for their proper functioning, efficiency, and your overall comfort during your travels. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to check and clean some of […]

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Gadget makes RV battery maintenance EASY!

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Gadget makes RV battery maintenance EASY!

Join me in the video below as I show you how to use this battery filler for easy RV battery maintenance. Maintaining the distilled water in your RV battery has never been simpler!  This 2-quart […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

RV entry door basics and damage prevention

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV entry door basics and damage prevention

No matter what manufacturer, year, make, or model your RV is, your RV’s entry door is widely used in the industry. Today, I’m inspecting the entry door of a 2019 Grand Design Momentum RV. We’ll […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

Cleaning RV clearance lights. How dirty are yours?

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Cleaning RV clearance lights. How dirty are yours?

Today I’m going to talk about some summertime cleanup regarding clearance lights. Each year we see a lot of hidden water damage in these lights. For this example, let’s look at your clearance light lenses, […]

Towable Hitch & Towing Systems

New CURT CrossWing fifth wheel hitch

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on New CURT CrossWing fifth wheel hitch

At my shop, California RV Specialists, we are product distributors and carry a wide selection of CURT Manufacturing products including trailer hitches, ball mounts, safety chains, custom wiring, and hitch locks. CURT Manufacturing is a […]

Repairs & Maintenance

RV water damage repair advice

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV water damage repair advice

Repairing water damage in an RV is essential to maintain its structural integrity and prevent further issues like mold and rot. Here are some general steps to guide you through the process of repairing water […]

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