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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.
Maintenance & Repair

What is under my RV’s J-metal?

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Have you ever wondered how your RV was constructed? In this video, I show you what is behind your RV's J-metal (sometimes called J-wrap)....
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Maintenance & Repair

The real reasons why RV roof sealants are failing

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Want to know the real reasons why roof sealants are failing and leaking? First, during production the manufacturers are building the coaches within three days...
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Gear & Gadgets

Reseal your RV with the BEST caulking gun!

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Completing repairs and maintenance is a whole lot easier when you have the right tools on hand. Reseal your RV with the BEST caulking...
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Maintenance & Repair

What you should know about using your RV’s awning

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An RV owner in one of my Facebook groups posted the below photo and wrote, "This is the first time using the awning as...
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Maintenance & Repair

A look at how we do a full RV rear wall replacement

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In the video below, we are looking at one of our customer's RVs. They recently clipped the rear wall on their Grand Design Reflection....
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Maintenance & Repair

Front cap removal and replacement from start to finish

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This is a real unit, with a real problem, and it’s in our real shop. This series was created in hopes of helping you...
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Maintenance & Repair

RV roof replacement tips

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Join Dave and me up on the roof of a 2019 Grand Design Reflection in the video below. I'll explain California RV Specialists' tips...
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Maintenance & Repair

Fifth wheel pin box and front cap inspection

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Join me in the RV shop in this video as I inspect the fifth wheel pin box on this Alliance Fifth Wheel. Note the...
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Maintenance & Repair

MAJOR RV repairs required for this cracked fifth wheel frame!

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Join me in the RV shop as I take a look at a cracked RV frame—yikes! After completing some other repairs to the unit,...
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Maintenance & Repair

Inspecting a worn out RV rack and pinion slide out system

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Welcome to In the RV Shop with Dustin. Today, I want to talk about what you don't see on your RV rack and pinion...
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Maintenance & Repair

RV roof damage assessment, maintenance and repairs

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Join me in the video below as I hop up on the roof of a 2021 Grand Design Reflection. During the inspection, we found...
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Maintenance & Repair

How to clean and lubricate your RV’s slide-outs, and how often to do it

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Cleaning and lubricating your RV's slide-outs is an important maintenance task that helps ensure smooth and trouble-free operation. Here's a step-by-step guide and a video...
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