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RV General Repairs & Maintenance

Explore RV repair and maintenance tips, troubleshooting guides, preventive maintenance recommendations, and educational videos from California RV Specialists.

Learn about common RV problems, routine maintenance, seasonal inspections, general repairs, troubleshooting techniques, and practical ways to keep your travel trailer, fifth wheel, or motorhome operating safely and reliably.

Through our In The RV Shop with Dustin videos and technical articles, we share real-world repair demonstrations, professional service recommendations, common maintenance mistakes, and helpful information based on decades of hands-on RV industry experience.

Serving RV owners since 2003, California RV Specialists is dedicated to helping owners better understand their RVs, recognize potential problems, prevent unnecessary damage, and make informed decisions about repairs and maintenance.

Whether you’re a first-time RV owner or an experienced traveler, explore our articles and videos for helpful RV maintenance information and professional repair advice.

RV General Repairs & Maintenance

RV Front cap replacement

December 13, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Front cap replacement

This is a real unit, with a real problem, and it’s in our real shop. This series was created in hopes of helping you better understand your unit and how to best maintain it. This […]

In The RV Shop with Dustin

Fifth wheel pin box inspection

December 13, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Fifth wheel pin box inspection

Join me in the RV shop in this video as I inspect the fifth wheel pin box on this Alliance Fifth Wheel. Note the telltale signs of flex in the pin box and front cap […]

RV General Repairs & Maintenance

RV hydraulic system maintenance

December 13, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV hydraulic system maintenance

If your RV has hydraulic leveling jacks or a hydraulic slideout system, you want to have RV hydraulic maintenance performed periodically. This will check the hydraulic fluid level in your reservoir for low fluid, leaks […]

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How to clean and lubricate your RV’s slide-outs, and how often to do it

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How to clean and lubricate your RV’s slide-outs, and how often to do it

Cleaning and lubricating your RV’s slide-outs is an important maintenance task that helps ensure smooth and trouble-free operation. Here’s a step-by-step guide and a video on how to clean and lubricate your RV slide-outs. Materials […]

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How to clean and prep RV roof sealants and surface before resealing

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How to clean and prep RV roof sealants and surface before resealing

An RV owner in one of my Facebook groups posted the below photo and wrote, “Can I get some info on the product needed and tips for fixing this, please?” She wanted to know how […]

In The RV Shop with Dustin

A step-by-step guide to checking and cleaning your RV appliances

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on A step-by-step guide to checking and cleaning your RV appliances

Regularly checking and cleaning the appliances in your RV is essential for their proper functioning, efficiency, and your overall comfort during your travels. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to check and clean some of […]

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RV entry door basics and damage prevention

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV entry door basics and damage prevention

No matter what manufacturer, year, make, or model your RV is, your RV’s entry door is widely used in the industry. Today, I’m inspecting the entry door of a 2019 Grand Design Momentum RV. We’ll […]

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Cleaning RV clearance lights. How dirty are yours?

December 12, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Cleaning RV clearance lights. How dirty are yours?

Today I’m going to talk about some summertime cleanup regarding clearance lights. Each year we see a lot of hidden water damage in these lights. For this example, let’s look at your clearance light lenses, […]

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Everything you need to know about cleaning your RV slide-out topper

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Everything you need to know about cleaning your RV slide-out topper

Cleaning your RV slide-out topper is an essential maintenance task that helps keep your RV in good condition and extends the lifespan of the slide-out topper. The topper is a fabric cover that protects the […]

RV General Repairs & Maintenance

Preventing a leaking slide out motor from causing roof damage

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Preventing a leaking slide out motor from causing roof damage

This process describes the repair where, under certain temperature conditions, the slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The following describes how to install a drip pan to prevent damage […]

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