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Favorite moments from the California RV Specialists crew

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Favorite moments from the California RV Specialists crew

This past year seemed to go by at lightning speed. I’ve been asked to share my favorite moment of 2022, but the truth is, I simply couldn’t do what I do without my team. So […]

Repairs & Maintenance

Cheater RV Plumbing Vent Cap

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Cheater RV Plumbing Vent Cap

It is common to have items on your RV roof become sun damaged and then eventually break or go missing. A common one would be the plumbing vent. There are many times that you can […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

Can I keep my RV plugged in?

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Can I keep my RV plugged in?

If you have questions, we have answers! Join us LIVE every Wednesday @ 4 p.m. PST (7 p.m. EST) for Talkin’ RV Tech (that’s today!), presented by RVtravelcom. Here is a sample from one of […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

Use or don’t use Dexter E-Z Lube?

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Use or don’t use Dexter E-Z Lube?

If you have questions, we have answers! Join us LIVE every Wednesday @ 4 p.m. PST (7 p.m. EST) for Talkin’ RV Tech. Here is a short from one of our recent shows where one […]

Repairs & Maintenance

How do I find an RV short?

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How do I find an RV short?

Recently, our RV repair shop received the below email from Lee, an RVtravelcom reader, regarding the 30-amp fuse that keeps popping: We have a 2021 F-350 towing a 2018 Reflection 337RLS. The problem is that […]

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RV Refrigerator Air Circulation

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Refrigerator Air Circulation

My RV repair shop receives a common complaint from customers, and that is their RV refrigerator has poor air circulation. Poor air circulation causes a lengthy cool-down period and can spoil food. Valterra’s Fridge Cool […]

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Cool RV Tools: Test Light

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Cool RV Tools: Test Light

Every Wednesday Dave Solberg and I meet for a livestream called “Talkin’ RV Tech.” We not only answer technical questions, but we also share what we like to call “cool tools.” These are tools and […]

Repairs & Maintenance

Dry-Rotted RV Floor

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Dry-Rotted RV Floor

Last week, our RV repair shop received the below email from John W. regarding his RV’s dry-rotted floor: Hello,We have a Riverside Retro 186R with an area of rot in the subfloor. I know you […]

Repairs & Maintenance

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 […]

Repairs & Maintenance

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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