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General Repairs & Maintenance

Why RV Shops refuse to honor your warranty!

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Why RV Shops refuse to honor your warranty!

In my last post, I shared multiple reasons why offering an RV manufacturer warranty would benefit my independent RV repair shop. These aren’t just thoughts and feelings. What I didn’t share is the fact that […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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 […]

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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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Two additional uses for Eternabond tape on your RV

March 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Two additional uses for Eternabond tape on your RV

Last month I shared reasons why I don’t recommend utilizing EternaBond tape on your RV roof (outside of using it as a patch). But today, I want to share two additional ways I do recommend […]

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Prevent buyer’s remorse: The importance of getting an RV buyer inspection

March 10, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Prevent buyer’s remorse: The importance of getting an RV buyer inspection

A Facebook group member recently shared their buyer’s remorse. They shared their experience purchasing a brand-new trailer in November 2022. Approximately 6-7 weeks later, the owner found that the undercarriage was significantly “rusted like the […]

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