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Roof Repairs & Maintenance

Winter Storm Just Passed? Give Your RV a Quick Inspection

September 25, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Winter Storm Just Passed? Give Your RV a Quick Inspection

Your RV may be parked for the winter, but that doesn’t mean it should be forgotten until spring. Additionally, heavy rain, strong winds and an RV winter storm can expose small maintenance problems that weren’t […]

Appliance Repairs

Winter RV Camping – Is Your Propane System & Furnace Ready?

September 14, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Winter RV Camping – Is Your Propane System & Furnace Ready?

Cold-weather camping can put your RV furnace and propane system to work. Before heading out this winter, take time to make sure these systems are operating properly. A little preventative maintenance can help identify problems […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Awnings & Slide-Out Toppers

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 Lifestyle

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, […]

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 Paint & Collision Repairs

Quick Reminder for Towable RV Owners: Don’t Forget to Close Your Tailgate Before Taking Off

May 12, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Quick Reminder for Towable RV Owners: Don’t Forget to Close Your Tailgate Before Taking Off

We recently had a customer share photos in one of our RV Facebook groups showing impact damage caused by accidentally leaving the truck tailgate down while towing. Unfortunately, this is a more common mistake than […]

Awnings & Slide-Out Toppers

Lippert Solera Awning Not Closing Evenly?

May 10, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Lippert Solera Awning Not Closing Evenly?

Common Causes, Basic Troubleshooting, and When to Seek Professional Help By Dustin SimpsonRVtravel.com Contributor & Owner of California RV Specialists One of the more common awning concerns RV owners run into involves a power awning […]

Suspension & Chassis Repairs

Leaf Spring Bushing Replacement: What Every RV Owner Needs to Know

April 11, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Leaf Spring Bushing Replacement: What Every RV Owner Needs to Know

Suspension Maintenance for Fifth Wheels & Travel Trailers By Dustin Simpson | California RV Specialists Leaf spring bushings may be small components, but they play a major role in your RV’s suspension system. These bushings […]

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