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  • [ August 30, 2026 ] When Is the Best Time to Upgrade Your RV to DeeMaxx Disc Brakes? Disc Brakes DeeMaxx
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  • [ August 27, 2026 ] Proven Fixes for RV Frame Cracks Near Axles Frame & Structural Repairs
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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 […]

RV Inspection & Preventive Maintenance

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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Repairs & Maintenance

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 […]

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 […]

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In The RV Shop with Dustin

The Many Uses for WD-40 in Your RV

May 14, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on The Many Uses for WD-40 in Your RV

When it comes to handy products to keep in your RV toolbox, few are as recognizable as WD-40. Whether you own a travel trailer, fifth wheel, toy hauler, or motorhome, WD-40 can help with a […]

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Appliance Repairs

How to Help Your RV Refrigerator Operate More Efficiently

May 11, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How to Help Your RV Refrigerator Operate More Efficiently

Your RV refrigerator plays a major role in keeping your camping trips comfortable and enjoyable. Whether you have an absorption-style refrigerator or a newer 12-volt compressor model, proper maintenance and operation can make a huge […]

Roof Repairs & Maintenance

Exterior RV Maintenance: Protect Your Investment

January 31, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Exterior RV Maintenance: Protect Your Investment

Back in 2021, we documented the exterior maintenance of a 2018 Grand Design Reflection at California RV Specialists. This serves as a reminder for all Grand Design (GD) owners—and all RV owners in general—to regularly […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

RV Sealant Maintenance: Protect Your Investment

January 31, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Sealant Maintenance: Protect Your Investment

Recently, a Grand Design (GD) RV owner posted photos in an owner group asking about sealant separation and whether they should reseal their unit. The answer is absolutely yes—and this advice applies to all RV […]

Suspension & Chassis Repairs

RV Owners Alert: The Hidden Dangers of Overfilling Axle Wheel Bearings

January 31, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Owners Alert: The Hidden Dangers of Overfilling Axle Wheel Bearings

Proper wheel bearing maintenance is critical to the safety and reliability of your RV. While greasing wheel bearings through an axle zerk fitting may seem like a simple way to keep components protected, overfilling bearings […]

In The RV Shop with Dustin

RV Ownership & Expectations: A Repair Shop Owner’s Perspective

November 16, 2025 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Ownership & Expectations: A Repair Shop Owner’s Perspective

By Dustin Simpson, Co-Owner – California RV Specialists, Lodi, CA Lately, I’ve seen a wave of online posts warning people to “run away” from certain RV brands — Grand Design included. As someone who has […]

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