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Repairs & Maintenance

FlexArmor roofs—RV expert’s concerns

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on FlexArmor roofs—RV expert’s concerns

While we don’t install FlexArmor on RVs at our repair shop, we do see them from time to time. Check out the video below for an inspection of a FlexArmor roof in the shop.There are […]

Towing & Hitches

About Blue Ox tow bars, the tow bars of choice for RVers

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on About Blue Ox tow bars, the tow bars of choice for RVers

Blue Ox is the tow bar of choice for RVers. They are made with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship, and they are backed by a lifetime warranty. Blue Ox has been in the towing […]

Repairs & Maintenance

Make sure this important part of your RV doesn’t come loose!

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Make sure this important part of your RV doesn’t come loose!

An RV owner in one of my Facebook groups wrote, “I noticed this separating. Can this be repaired or should I just apply caulking to it?” Routine inspection and maintenance are so very important when […]

RV Solar & Power Generation

Solar controllers vs. solar inverters

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Solar controllers vs. solar inverters

Solar charge controllers (solar regulators) were once the only option for off-grid power systems and are used to create what is known as a DC-coupled system. DC-coupled systems use solar controllers to charge a battery […]

RV Repairs & Maintenance

Could you have hydraulic leak coming from the RV slide-out cylinder and not know it?

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Could you have hydraulic leak coming from the RV slide-out cylinder and not know it?

This is a prime example of why keeping up on your RV slide-out maintenance is important! In this video, we discuss a hydraulic leak coming from the RV slide-out cylinder. Join in on the inspection […]

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Repairs & Maintenance

Easy leaking toilet fix: Replace the ‘ball seal’ on your RV’s toilet

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Easy leaking toilet fix: Replace the ‘ball seal’ on your RV’s toilet

Welcome to “In the RV Shop with Dustin”. We recently had a customer in the shop with a Dometic 310 toilet that was leaking water from the bowl into the holding tank. After performing a […]

RV Repairs & Maintenance

A reminder to clean your RV’s fresh water tank every six months

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on A reminder to clean your RV’s fresh water tank every six months

I always refer to your RV’s fresh water tank as a dirty fish tank. Think of all the slime and bacteria growing in tanks and water lines. Whenever you go camping you’re getting water from […]

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Repairs & Maintenance

How to remove EternaBond tape

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How to remove EternaBond tape

A question we get asked a lot is, “Can the EternaBond tape be removed?” Yes, RV roof patch tape can be removed if it fails or if necessary for replacing items that have been sealed […]

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Repairs & Maintenance

How to prevent your RV compartment doors from opening while traveling

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How to prevent your RV compartment doors from opening while traveling

Join me “In The RV Shop” as I talk about RV compartment doors opening while traveling. It’s crucial to address the problem promptly to ensure safety on the road as well as prevent damage to […]

RV Upgrades

Adding a cargo racks to your RV

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Adding a cargo racks to your RV

Join me in the RV shop as I explain more about how adding cargo racks to your RV can offer several benefits, including enhancing the functionality of your RV, its storage capacity, and the overall […]

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