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Body & Exterior Repairs

Exterior Body Reseal Benefits: Protecting Your RV Investment

January 31, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Exterior Body Reseal Benefits: Protecting Your RV Investment

Your RV is constantly exposed to harsh outdoor elements—sun, wind, rain, snow, road debris, and temperature changes. One of the most important and often overlooked maintenance items is proper exterior body and roof sealant maintenance. […]

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Grand Design Imagine Roof Membrane Replacement After Tree Damage

January 31, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Grand Design Imagine Roof Membrane Replacement After Tree Damage

Roof damage is one of the most serious issues an RV owner can face—especially when caused by external impacts such as falling tree limbs. Even damage that appears minor on the surface can compromise the […]

Plumbing Systems

Why RV Owners Are Installing Shut-Off Valves Behind Their Toilets

January 31, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Why RV Owners Are Installing Shut-Off Valves Behind Their Toilets

Water damage is one of the most expensive and common problems RV owners face. One overlooked risk area is the toilet water supply line. A small leak at this connection can quickly turn into major […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

Protect Your RV with an Exterior Body Reseal

January 25, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Protect Your RV with an Exterior Body Reseal

Maintaining your RV is essential to protect your investment and ensure its longevity. One of the most effective ways to safeguard your recreational vehicle is through regular exterior body resealing, a service we provide at […]

General Repairs & Maintenance

RV Roofline Maintenance: A Simple Check That Prevents Big Leaks

November 16, 2025 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Roofline Maintenance: A Simple Check That Prevents Big Leaks

By Dustin Simpson, Co-Owner – California RV Specialists, Lodi, CA When it comes to RV maintenance, some of the most important areas are also the easiest to overlook. One of those is the roofline edge—the […]

Body & Exterior Repairs

RV Silicone vs Residential Silicone — What’s the Real Difference?

November 8, 2025 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Silicone vs Residential Silicone — What’s the Real Difference?

By: Dustin Simpson – California RV Specialists / RVTravel.com Contributor RV owners hear this phrase constantly:“Don’t use silicone on your RV.”…and they assume it means NEVER use silicone anywhere. This is where the confusion starts. […]

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