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General Repairs & Maintenance

Brake failures and the importance of a wheel bearing pack service

March 21, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Brake failures and the importance of a wheel bearing pack service

Here I’ll explain the importance of a wheel bearing pack service and will show you what we found on a unit recently on our lot. When was the last time you inspected your brakes and […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

Suspension Upgrade – SumoSprings

March 21, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Suspension Upgrade – SumoSprings

One of my favorite topics to discuss is suspension! I talk about it so often because every time you hit the road your unit goes through an earthquake. This shake, rattle and roll often puts […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

Maintain your slide out roof

March 21, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Maintain your slide out roof

Neglecting your slide out roof seam tape and wiper seals can cost you thousands of dollars. For example, in the pictures below, this owner was saying that there was water leaking into the inside room […]

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How to protect your RV’s decals from fading and sun damage

March 21, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How to protect your RV’s decals from fading and sun damage

We all know that RV decals have a tendency to peel, crack, curl up and fade over time. It is unfortunate when this happens because it really takes away from the value of a travel […]

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RV ladder safety and an important reminder about hidden damage

March 21, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV ladder safety and an important reminder about hidden damage

Always check your RV ladder. If your ladder is loose it’s unsafe for you and anyone else to use. RV ladder safety is sometimes overlooked, but is so important. Over the years I can’t tell […]

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Maintaining your rig: Conduct an RV exterior evaluation

March 21, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Maintaining your rig: Conduct an RV exterior evaluation

For most people, an RV will be the second largest purchase of their lifetime, after a house. For many of our customers here at California RV Specialists, their RV is their home. Whether you have […]

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A reminder if you have hydraulic leveling jacks or slide-out system

March 21, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on A reminder if you have hydraulic leveling jacks or slide-out system

Here are example pictures and general information about why it’s important to maintain your hydraulic leveling jacks. If you have hydraulic leveling jacks or a slide-out system, you want to periodically check the hydraulic fluid […]

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Keep this product on hand for easy RV underbelly repair

March 20, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Keep this product on hand for easy RV underbelly repair

You may have encountered some debris on the road that has caused impact damage underneath the RV. Or, maybe you’ve experienced a tire blowout that caused damage to the RV underbelly or fender area that […]

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Safety reminder to torque lug nuts

March 20, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Safety reminder to torque lug nuts

By Dustin Simpson, California RV SpecialistsHere is an important reminder to torque lug nuts! If your lug nuts are not torqued enough they can become loose and may continue to loosen until they fall off while […]

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Dometic RV water heater and refrigerator maintenance

March 20, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Dometic RV water heater and refrigerator maintenance

With Dustin Simpson, California RV SpecialistsIf you would like to learn about Dometic RV water heater and refrigerator maintenance, this video is for you. It doesn’t matter the brand or the manufacturer of your unit. […]

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