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Articles by Dustin
  • [ November 4, 2026 ] Why Your RV Roof Tape Could Be Causing More Damage Than You Think RV Roof Repairs & Maintenance
  • [ November 3, 2026 ] When was the last time you’ve inspected your trailer brakes and bearings? RV General Repairs & Maintenance
  • [ November 3, 2026 ] RV Dicor Butyl Rubber Sealant vs. Putty Tape: Which Is Actually Better? RV Exterior & Body Repairs
  • [ November 3, 2026 ] How to Seal an RV Roof: Professional Dicor Sealant Tips From an RV Technician RV General Repairs & Maintenance
  • [ October 27, 2026 ] RV Roof Coatings & Renewal – Protect Your Rubber, TPO, PVC & Fiberglass Roof RV General Repairs & Maintenance
  • [ October 25, 2026 ] Husky Fifth-Wheel Hitch Lube Discs – Protect Your Hitch! RV Accessories, Upgrade & Products
  • [ October 25, 2026 ] Lippert Equa-Flex Suspension Upgrade RV Accessories, Upgrade & Products
  • [ October 25, 2026 ] MORryde CRE3000 Suspension Installation & Upgrades RV Accessories, Upgrade & Products
  • [ October 25, 2026 ] Lippert Forward Self-Adjusting Electric Brake Assemblies RV Suspension, Frames, Axles & Brakes
  • [ October 25, 2026 ] Self-Adjusting Electric Brakes vs. Disc Brakes RV Suspension, Frames, Axles & Brakes
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In The RV Shop with Dustin

Go behind the scenes at California RV Specialists with In The RV Shop with Dustin, featuring real-world RV repairs, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and professional repair techniques.

Join Dustin and the California RV Specialists team as they work on travel trailers, fifth wheels, motorhomes, horse trailers, and specialty trailers, sharing hands-on demonstrations, technical explanations, and practical advice from inside a working RV repair facility.

From RV roof repairs, exterior resealing, suspension upgrades, brakes, wheel bearings, and slide-out systems to electrical troubleshooting, appliances, solar installations, and specialty repairs, our articles and videos show what goes into maintaining and repairing today’s RVs.

With RV industry experience dating back to 2003 at California RV Specialists, we help RV owners better understand how their vehicles work, recognize potential problems, and make informed decisions about maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.

Watch our videos, explore our educational articles, and discover professional RV service tips from In The RV Shop with Dustin.

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Tips to Prevent RV Fender Skirts Cracks!

April 26, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Tips to Prevent RV Fender Skirts Cracks!

Join Dustin and Terry as they are replacing RV fender skirts on this 2020 Grand Design Reflection fifth wheel. Dustin shows and explains why RV fender skirt cracking is so prevalent and they show you […]

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The dangers of not keeping up on RV routine maintenance

March 30, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on The dangers of not keeping up on RV routine maintenance

Let this post be your reminder to keep up on RV’s routine maintenance, especially when concerning your RV roof. This includes your RV roof sealants, side seams and RV insert moldings at the roof line. […]

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We bought an RV with delamination, how much will it cost to fix?

March 30, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on We bought an RV with delamination, how much will it cost to fix?

Recently, our RV repair shop received the below e-mail from Lauren: Hello, My husband and I bought this 2010 Keystone Cougar and we unfortunately, were unaware that the bubbling on the front and back of […]

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Slide Out Roof Eternabond Tape Failure

March 24, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Slide Out Roof Eternabond Tape Failure

Follow Dustin during a inspection of a 2019 Winnebago Minnie Plus, as he finds the cause of why water was leaking into the interior of the unit with the slide out in the out position […]

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Bubbles on my RV side wall

March 22, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Bubbles on my RV side wall

You may have seen our series “What’s in the Shop?” Now, we’re sharing “What’s in the RV Group?” This is where we share posts and direct messages from Y-O-U. In this episode, Dustin shares how […]

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Favorite moments from the California RV Specialists crew

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Favorite moments from the California RV Specialists crew

This past year seemed to go by at lightning speed. I’ve been asked to share my favorite moment of 2022, but the truth is, I simply couldn’t do what I do without my team. So […]

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Routine RV Inspections

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Routine RV Inspections

For most people, an RV will be the second largest purchase of their life besides their home, and for many of our customers, it is their home. Whether you have a million-dollar unit or an […]

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RV advice to the consumer

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV advice to the consumer

This is my final piece in a 5-part series around RV manufacturer warranties. This was specifically written for those who may be shopping for a new unit or are currently in the throes of getting […]

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My honest, open letter to RV manufacturers!

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on My honest, open letter to RV manufacturers!

Over the last few weeks, I have been on my soap box about RV manufacturer warranties and my independent repair facility. It has included the following topics: This week I am sharing my plea with […]

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Why you are getting the runaround from your RV dealership!

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Why you are getting the runaround from your RV dealership!

Two weeks ago, I shared reasons why I would love to offer an RV manufacturer warranty at my independent repair facility. Last week, I shared the keyboard with my wife, who gave multiple reasons why […]

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