Dustin Simpson

Dustin Simpson
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https://calrvspecialists.com/
With more than 25 years in the RV industry, Dustin Simpson has done it all—technician, manager, instructor, business owner, and expert witness. He owns California RV Specialists in Lodi, an independent repair shop known since 2003 for unbiased diagnostics, failure analysis, preventive maintenance, and structural repairs across all major RV brands. Dustin has inspected thousands of RVs, consulted with manufacturers on recalls and engineering improvements, and testified in RV-related legal cases nationwide. He’s also a dedicated educator, sharing advice through Facebook RV communities, his YouTube channel, and his contributions to RVTravel.com.

Buying a used RV? Follow this inspection advice

Let us help you take the risk out of buying an RV! We want you to be aware of any issues before you buy...

Why sealing your RV roof side seams is critical

Discover why sealing your RV roof side seams is absolutely critical in this eye-opening video. Join me "In the RV Shop" as I reveal...

Catastrophic damage to a Grand Design, Part 3: Exposing the damage

Before you continue reading, make sure you read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series here.  Welcome to Part 3 of our RV back...

Catastrophic damage to a Grand Design, Part 2

In Part 2 of our RV back wall disaster series (read/watch Part 1 here), my wife, Ashley, and I dive deeper into the structural...

Grand Design’s entire back wall breaks loose

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes to explore a major issue with a 2022 Grand Design Reflection 31MB. The entire back...

Eliminate unstable entry steps with Solid Stance Step Stabilizers

I wanted to chat about a game-changing upgrade for your RV's entry steps: Solid Stance RV Step Stabilizers by Lippert. If you've ever struggled...

Roadmaster suspension upgrades enhance towing experience

I'd like to discuss a significant upgrade that can make a world of difference in your towing experience: Roadmaster towable suspension upgrades. If you've...

Step-by-step guide to applying RV sealant to exterior RV body

Join me "In The RV Shop" as I explain how to apply Geocel RV sealant to the RV exterior body, along with the materials...

Learn how to reseal your RV roof seams

Join me as I explain a technique to reseal RV roof seams with Dicor lap sealant. In the video directly below, we'll show you...

Protect your trailer frame with a Roadmaster Comfort Ride upgrade

Join me “In The RV Shop” as I talk about improving the suspension of your towable RV trailer. Have you ever opened the door...

The hidden danger of RV roof leaks and what you need to know to prevent them

Join me “In The RV Shop” (directly below) as we discuss the hidden danger of RV roof leaks and what you can do to...

How to check for and repair RV slide-out failures from hydraulic ram leaks

Join me "In The RV Shop" as I explain what a hydraulic ram leak in the slide-out mechanism of an RV can look like...