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Disc Brakes DeeMaxx

RV Drum Brakes vs. DeeMaxx Disc Brakes – What’s the Difference?

September 5, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Drum Brakes vs. DeeMaxx Disc Brakes – What’s the Difference?

Most towable RVs come from the factory with electric drum brakes, but many fifth-wheel and travel-trailer owners eventually consider upgrading to the DeeMaxx disc brake. Both systems are designed to stop your trailer, but they […]

Appliance Repairs

Storing Your RV for Winter? Don’t Forget the Refrigerator

September 4, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Storing Your RV for Winter? Don’t Forget the Refrigerator

When preparing your RV for winter storage, it’s easy to focus on the roof, plumbing and batteries. However, don’t forget about the RV refrigerator winter storage. A refrigerator that is shut down and closed up […]

RV Shop Talk

RV Repair Shop vs. RV Dealer – Where Should You Take Your RV for Service?

September 2, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Repair Shop vs. RV Dealer – Where Should You Take Your RV for Service?

When your RV needs maintenance or repairs, you may wonder whether you should take it back to an RV dealership or choose an independent RV repair shop. Both can have a place in the RV […]

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Disc Brakes DeeMaxx

When Is the Best Time to Upgrade Your RV to DeeMaxx Disc Brakes?

August 30, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on When Is the Best Time to Upgrade Your RV to DeeMaxx Disc Brakes?

You’ve been considering upgrading your fifth wheel or travel trailer from electric drum brakes. Moreover, the DeeMaxx disc brakes option may matter, and you may wonder when the conversion makes sense. There isn’t one perfect […]

Slide-Out Systems & Components

RV Slide-Outs During Winter – Should You Store Them In or Out?

August 28, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Slide-Outs During Winter – Should You Store Them In or Out?

When storing your RV for the winter, should you leave the RV slide-outs during winter extended or bring them in? In most situations, we recommend storing RV slide-outs fully retracted, unless your RV manufacturer recommends […]

Grand Design RV

Urgent NHTSA 26V-354 Recall: Grand Design Reflection Shock Bolt

August 27, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Urgent NHTSA 26V-354 Recall: Grand Design Reflection Shock Bolt

California RV Specialists Can Help With This Recall If you own a 2025–2026 Grand Design Reflection equipped with the factory-installed CURT® Touring Coil Suspension (TCS), your RV may be affected by NHTSA Safety Recall 26V-354 […]

Suspension & Chassis Repairs

Essential RV Suspension Check Before a Long Trip

August 24, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Essential RV Suspension Check Before a Long Trip

Before hooking up your travel trailer or fifth wheel for a long road trip, inspect the area under your RV. Also check for signs of wear and ensure RV Suspension components are secure. Your suspension […]

Appliance Repairs

Proven Ways to Keep RV Refrigerator Cool in Heat

August 23, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Proven Ways to Keep RV Refrigerator Cool in Heat

Hot summer temperatures can make an RV Refrigerator work harder, especially when camping in direct sunlight or opening it throughout the day. If you’ve noticed your RV refrigerator isn’t cooling like it used to, temperatures […]

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General Repairs & Maintenance

Test, Maintain, or Upgrade RV Batteries When It’s Hot

August 21, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Test, Maintain, or Upgrade RV Batteries When It’s Hot

Summer RV travel means long days, hot campgrounds, air conditioning, refrigerators working overtime, and increased demand on your RV Batteries. But there’s another component that deserves attention during hot weather: your RV’s electrical system. At […]

Repairs & Maintenance

Essential RV wheel bearing checks before Labor Day travel

August 20, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Essential RV wheel bearing checks before Labor Day travel

Labor Day weekend is one of the last big RV travel weekends of summer. Before you hook up your travel trailer or fifth wheel and head out for one more adventure, there’s an important maintenance […]

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