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RV 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 […]

RV Maintenance & Repair Tips

RV Roof Sealants – How Do You Know Which Sealant Your RV Needs?

September 24, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV Roof Sealants – How Do You Know Which Sealant Your RV Needs?

One of the most common questions we hear from RV owners is: “What sealant should I use on my RV?” It sounds like a simple question, but the answer isn’t always as simple as grabbing […]

RV Appliances – Maintenance & Repairs

Roof Air Conditioner Gasket Replacement

January 31, 2026 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Roof Air Conditioner Gasket Replacement

Roof Air Conditioner Gasket Reminder for RV Owners After the first major rain of the season, many RV owners are surprised to discover water leaking from the interior ceiling assembly of their roof air conditioner. […]

RV General Repairs & Maintenance

Shocking RV wall inspection; molding maintenance and replacement tips

March 12, 2025 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Shocking RV wall inspection; molding maintenance and replacement tips

Join me in our RV shop as we inspect the standard way that RV manufacturers install roof line moldings. During my inspection of an RV side wall, I will be explaining more about rain gutter […]

RV General Repairs & Maintenance

RV water damage repair advice

December 11, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on RV water damage repair advice

Repairing water damage in an RV is essential to maintain its structural integrity and prevent further issues like mold and rot. Here are some general steps to guide you through the process of repairing water […]

In The RV Shop with Dustin

We bought an RV with delamination, how much will it cost to fix?

March 30, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on We bought an RV with delamination, how much will it cost to fix?

Recently, our RV repair shop received the below e-mail from Lauren: Hello, My husband and I bought this 2010 Keystone Cougar and we unfortunately, were unaware that the bubbling on the front and back of […]

In The RV Shop with Dustin

Bubbles on my RV side wall

March 22, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Bubbles on my RV side wall

You may have seen our series “What’s in the Shop?” Now, we’re sharing “What’s in the RV Group?” This is where we share posts and direct messages from Y-O-U. In this episode, Dustin shares how […]

RV General Repairs & Maintenance

Dry-Rotted RV Floor

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on Dry-Rotted RV Floor

Last week, our RV repair shop received the below email from John W. regarding his RV’s dry-rotted floor: Hello,We have a Riverside Retro 186R with an area of rot in the subfloor. I know you […]

RV General Repairs & Maintenance

How do I fix RV delamination?

March 16, 2023 California RV Specialists Comments Off on How do I fix RV delamination?

Recently, our RV repair shop received the below email from Pat regarding delamination on their RV: RE: 2016 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS … DELAMINATIONWhat is the correct way to fix this problem? Your opinion would […]

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