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In The RV Shop with Dustin

Behind the scenes RV repair shop

December 14, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Behind the scenes RV repair shop

Hey, everyone. We wanted to share a quick behind-the-scenes look with Ashley and the team from our weekly column “In the RV Shop With Dustin” at our RV repair shop. In this RV Repair Shop […]

RV General Repairs & Maintenance

One tiny RV sealant leak can cause thousands of dollars in damage

December 14, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on One tiny RV sealant leak can cause thousands of dollars in damage

I wanted to share a couple of pictures of this 2019 Grand Design Imagine 3170BH. On this unit, the RV sealants leaked and caused water damage to the side wall. This can happen anywhere on […]

RV Plumbing & Holding Tanks

What is a vacuum breaker check valve and why do I need it?

December 13, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on What is a vacuum breaker check valve and why do I need it?

There are so many questions about the black tank flush system, so here is a post to help out. You or your spouse may have noticed this vacuum breaker under a sink or behind a […]

RV Maintenance & Repair Tips

Preventing dump valve handles from coming loose in travel

December 13, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Preventing dump valve handles from coming loose in travel

I was recently asked by a customer about RV dump valve handles coming loose in travel. They wanted to know where they could get a replacement handle and how they could prevent it from coming […]

RV Slide-Outs, Awnings & Leveling

RV slide outs water damage

December 13, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV slide outs water damage

An RV owner in one of my Facebook groups asked, “Where is the water getting in on my slide out?” No matter what manufacturer brand, make or model RV you have, all the slide outs, […]

RV Appliances – Maintenance & Repairs

Repair Broken RV Refrigerator Vent Door Latch in Minutes

December 13, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Repair Broken RV Refrigerator Vent Door Latch in Minutes

Join Dustin In The RV Shop at California RV Specialists, where I noticed a refrigerator vent door latch was broken on one of the RVs currently on our repair lot. This is the same latch […]

RV General Repairs & Maintenance

Dry-rotted floors in RVs and what it would take to fix them

December 13, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Dry-rotted floors in RVs and what it would take to fix them

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 guys are […]

RV Maintenance & Repair Tips

What is under my RV’s J-metal?

December 13, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on What is under my RV’s J-metal?

Have you ever wondered how your RV was constructed? In this video, I show you what is behind your RV’s J-metal (sometimes called J-wrap). Knowing more about how your RV is constructed can help you […]

In The RV Shop with Dustin

RV underbelly leak repairs can be a nightmare, but this will help

December 13, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV underbelly leak repairs can be a nightmare, but this will help

One of the most frustrating things for an RVer is having to deal with a leak underneath the RV in the underbelly area! If you didn’t know, this is a dreaded repair for any RV […]

RV Maintenance & Repair Tips

RV roof sealants are failing

December 13, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV roof sealants are failing

Want to know the real reasons why roof sealants are failing and leaking? First, during production the manufacturers are building the coaches within three days (in most cases). They are using a minimal amount of […]

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