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RV General Repairs & Maintenance

Ultimate Labor Day RV Prep for a Smooth Weekend

August 19, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Ultimate Labor Day RV Prep for a Smooth Weekend

This weekend, Labor Day marks one of the last big camping weekends of summer. Labor Day RV trips attract many enthusiasts. Many RV owners take advantage of the three-day weekend for one more summer adventure. […]

In The RV Shop with Dustin

Is Your RV Ready for One Last Epic Summer Road Trip?

August 18, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Is Your RV Ready for One Last Epic Summer Road Trip?

Summer may be winding down; however, there is still time for one more RV adventure. Whether you’re planning a Labor Day getaway or a last road trip before fall, schedule an RV pre-trip inspection. Now […]

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RV Maintenance & Repair Tips

Ultimate Spring and Summer RV Appliance Service

August 17, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Ultimate Spring and Summer RV Appliance Service

Get Your RV Ready for the Camping Season at California RV Specialists Spring and summer are some of the busiest months for RV travel—and the last thing you want is to discover an appliance problem […]

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In The RV Shop with Dustin

Pool Noodles in Your RV? You Might Be Surprised…

July 29, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Pool Noodles in Your RV? You Might Be Surprised…

I wanted to share a few photos that one of our RV owners sent us because I thought they were both clever and practical. Like many RV owners, they were frustrated by items moving around […]

RV Slide-Outs, Awnings & Leveling

RV Awning Maintenance: What Should Be Lubricated and Why It Matters

May 29, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Awning Maintenance: What Should Be Lubricated and Why It Matters

RV awnings are one of the most commonly used features on many RVs, but they are also one of the most overlooked when it comes to maintenance. Over time, dirt, moisture, road grime, and constant […]

RV Undercarriage & Frames

Why Equalizer Size Matters on Your RV Suspension

May 27, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Why Equalizer Size Matters on Your RV Suspension

Equa-Flex vs. MORryde CRE3000 By Dustin SimpsonRVtravel.com Contributor & Owner of California RV Specialists I’m sharing this information because I genuinely do not want to see RV owners accidentally cause damage to their trailers by […]

RV Shop Talk

Keeping Your Dishes Safe While Traveling in Your RV

May 24, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Keeping Your Dishes Safe While Traveling in Your RV

One of the quickest ways to ruin a travel day is opening your RV cabinets and finding broken dishes, shattered glass, or cookware scattered everywhere after arriving at camp. Between rough roads, potholes, suspension movement, […]

RV Accessories, Upgrade & Products

Why More RV Owners Are Switching from Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes

May 23, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Why More RV Owners Are Switching from Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes

And Why More RV Repair Shops Are Installing Systems Like DeeMaxx By Dustin SimpsonCalifornia RV Specialists | RVtravel.com Contributor Over the last several years, one of the biggest trends I’ve seen in the towable RV […]

Cool RV Tools & Gadgets

That One RV Tool You Don’t Think You Need… Until You REALLY Need It

May 21, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on That One RV Tool You Don’t Think You Need… Until You REALLY Need It

There are certain tools in the RV world that most owners immediately recognize as important — tire presure gauges, socket sets, cordless drills, sealants, and electrical testers. Then there are the “small convenience tools” that […]

RV Monthly Newsletter

Memorial Day RV Travel: Honoring Those Who Served While Hitting the Road

May 18, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Memorial Day RV Travel: Honoring Those Who Served While Hitting the Road

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring and mourning the military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is observed each year on […]

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