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RV Repairs & Maintenance

RV trailer brakes and bearings maintenance

July 5, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV trailer brakes and bearings maintenance

By Dustin Simpson July 4, 2023 When was the last time you did a RV trailer brake inspection? During a recent RV wheel bearing service, we found that this customer’s RV brake shoes were worn […]

RV Manufacture Warranty

Why do an RV warranty inspection?

June 5, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Why do an RV warranty inspection?

Your RV is broken and your warranty is about to run out! Now what? Who will do your RV warranty work for you? You do have rights as a consumer. Maybe it’s not too late […]

Repairs & Maintenance

Information you need to know to replace your RV toilet

June 5, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Information you need to know to replace your RV toilet

You often do not realize how important your RV toilet is until it’s not available. Let’s assume the toilet is non-repairable or that it’s just too old. Now it’s time to update the toilet. In […]

RV Repairs & Maintenance

What is causing the chipping on my RV?

June 5, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on What is causing the chipping on my RV?

What is causing the RV chip pops and the touch-ups to repop? It goes on one side from the top to the bottom back right side and above the storage covers. None around windows or […]

RV Repairs & Maintenance

Finding The RV Awning Model Number

June 5, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Finding The RV Awning Model Number

An RV owner in one of the groups was asking where can I find the RV awning model number and serial number? You can find your RV awning model number by opening the awning. Then, […]

Repairs & Maintenance

RV slide out water leak

May 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV slide out water leak

Any ideas where to start the investigation? We have 2022 Grand Design RV Solitude 380FL-last night we noticed water collecting on the right side of fridge on the flooring. The inside of fridge is dry. […]

RV Gear & Gadgets

Why not add a pet door to your RV?

May 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Why not add a pet door to your RV?

Not sure how many of you travel with furry friends dogs or cats and sure you all hate having to let them in and out 100 x’s a day, but we all know we do […]

RV Upgrades & Accessories

Prevent RV Catalytic Converter Thefts

May 8, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Prevent RV Catalytic Converter Thefts

If you haven’t heard catalytic converter theft is a major problem on trucks and motorhomes. We wanted to introduce you to a product we sell and install called the CatStrap™. It just might prevent your […]

Repairs & Maintenance

How often should your RV suspension be lubed?

May 8, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How often should your RV suspension be lubed?

Trailer Maintenance Reminder Tip Wanted to share this as a reminder if you own a towable unit to check and see if you have wet bolts or grease zerks on your suspension.  If your unit […]

Repairs & Maintenance

How to identify your RV roof vent lid hinge style

May 4, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How to identify your RV roof vent lid hinge style

Did you know there are 8 different vent lid styles, the main difference is how they hinge to the vent base. To better help yourself or your local repair shop, make sure you either remove […]

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