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General Repairs & Maintenance

Be careful what you wash your rubber RV roof with!

March 14, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Be careful what you wash your rubber RV roof with!

A few months ago we had a customer schedule an appointment for their 2015 Grand Design Solitude 305RE to have a roof coating completed. Upon inspection, we found that the roof membrane was sticky and […]

RV Upgrades & Accessories

Don’t let physical limitations stop you from enjoying the RV lifestyle!

March 14, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Don’t let physical limitations stop you from enjoying the RV lifestyle!

Some of our customers experience physical limitations that could stop them from enjoying the RV lifestyle. RVs are made to be compact, but there are some modifications that can be made to make life on […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

What is a Toilet Flush Valve Prop?

March 14, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on What is a Toilet Flush Valve Prop?

Camco Toilet Flush Valve Prop easily installs around the body of your RV Waste Tank Rinser and props open the toilet waste valve while you clean. Using a Flush Valve Prop makes it easier to […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

How to prevent damage to your RV furniture

March 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How to prevent damage to your RV furniture

Why is my RV furniture CRACKING, PEELING, or looking like hell?! Most RV furniture isn’t necessarily known for its durable, long-lasting construction. In fact, it carries quite the reputation for flaking, peeling, and tearing—even after […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

Holding tank sensor maintenance

March 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Holding tank sensor maintenance

I’m sure at some point you’ve emptied your tanks only to find that your sensors are reading full. RVs require maintenance, and this includes your holding tanks, too! Over time, holding tank sensor probes build […]

RV Upgrades & Accessories

Why should you install RV insect screens to protect your appliances?

March 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Why should you install RV insect screens to protect your appliances?

RV insect screens can protect your refrigerator, furnace, and water heater from being damaged by bugs and other pests. Propane has a garlic byproduct in it that attracts the bees, spiders, mud daubers, birds and […]

Repairs & Maintenance

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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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 […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

How do I prevent an RV LP gas leak?

March 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How do I prevent an RV LP gas leak?

Over the last few years, I have been very active on social media, in particular Facebook groups. My wife and I created a YouTube series called, “What’s in the RV Groups?” Here, we sit down […]

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