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How to Handle an RV Collision

Many people have experienced automobile collisions on the road, but recreational vehicles (RVs) get into accidents, too! When an RV colli...

In-Motion RV Satellite TV Systems

If you travel in an RV and haven’t looked into In-Motion RV Satellite TV Systems, give the Tech Team at Rick’s RV a call. They will talk w...

Trailer Pre-Trip Checklist

Before you hit the road with your trailer haul, make sure the trailer is safely connected to the hitch, and the brake lights and signals ...

San Diego Horse Trails

Rick's RV Center in El Cajon, CA with information and education on great trail rides throughout the USA and they provide excellent RV and...

The Life Span of a Battery

If you’ve ever had a battery failure when you are on the road… you know that it causes a very annoying interruption in your trip. Especia...

Get Solar for Your RV and Get Un-hooked

If you have been thinking about adding Solar to your RV, now is the time to get it done so you can enjoy camping… UnHooked! The Solar Spe...

Horse Trailer RV Travel Safety Tips

RV travel with horses has become easier and better than ever before so you can enjoy equestrian travels including equestrian events; trai...

Choosing the Right Hitch and Tow Setup for Your Use

Unfortunately we have customers come to us after they have had a situation that caused them fear and concern over their towing safety. Th...

Top 6 Towing Tips Courtesy of NHTSA

GENERAL HANDLING: Use the driving gear that the manufacturer recommends for towing. Drive at moderate speeds. This will place less strain...

Boat Owners Wanted!

We love our boats! Yes, many of the team at Rick’s RV Center in San Diego, CA are boaters too! So we have a special interest in helping o...

Avoid Jackknifing Your RV

A big thing to avoid when pulling a trailer is what is called "jackknifing." Named for the position of the vehicle and trailer, this is m...

San Diego's #1 RV Collision Repair Center

Making Your RV As Good As New! Rick's RV Center is San Diego's #1 RV Collision Repair Center When your RV is damaged from a collision lif...

Finding Water Leaks in Recreational Vehicles

Water Leaks in an RV is one of the most frustrating maintenance problems in the RV industry. Repeated repair attempts, customer frustrati...

Pre-Trip Checklist from FMCA

The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) website is filled with valuable information to help you travel safely and get the most enjoymen...

RV Tips to Help Prevent Costly Repairs

Rick’s RV Center is the largest and the longest Family Owned & Operated RV Service & Repair company in Southern California! We hire the b...

Keeping Cool in the Summer Heat RV Tips

When the temperature is a pleasant 80 degrees outside with a nice breeze it can easily be an uncomfortably hot 90 plus degrees inside you...

A Few RVing Tips for the Road

RSVP! BOOK AHEAD - In many locations through out our beautiful country you can easily find an RV park or campground spot as you go. Don’t...

RV Power Systems by Go Power

Go Power! by Carmanah Technologies is North America’s leader in mobile power solutions. Built for the hard demands of RV, utility and fle...

These Guys Really Know Their Stuff About Everything RV Related

This is my third motorhome, so I started coming to Rick's RV Center with the very first one which was a GMC way back in the late 70's. WO...

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