Be Bucars Ready For Camping

While the RVs we sell here at Bucars RV Dealership are built to last, needing to get your RV serviced in at some point – just like you would with any automobile – is inevitable. Fear not, our RV repair, service, and maintenance experts at Bucars RV in Calgary will do everything we can to have you back up and running and enjoying your RV again in no time. We call that getting your RV “Bucars Ready” for camping!

Our technicians have over 225 years of combined experience, so we’ve seen it all and fixed it all many times before! It doesn’t matter if the fridge quit working in your travel trailer or you’re having transmission issues with your motorhome, we have you covered. If you’re not quite sure what is wrong, there is no need to worry. The diagnostic skills of our certified RV experts are second to none. We promise to solve your RV problems fast and at a fair price.

RV Service Appointments at Bucars RV Dealership

At Bucars RV dealership, we ask that you schedule an appointment with our RV service department before showing up for a repair or maintenance procedure. After requesting an appointment, we would be happy to schedule you to visit one of Bucars’ 16-bays at our world-class RV Service Department in Calgary.

A large part of how we provide a refreshingly different RV dealership experience comes from our ability to be flexible with our customers and make an appointment when they need our services. We do everything we can to get you in as quickly as possible and repair your RV to get you back out on the road towards your next camping adventure! This is where our Certified RV Technicians work tirelessly on any RV needing care and attention to get it back up and running. We think you will love our highly-trained RV service writers, they’re easily some of the best RV experts in Alberta! They’re knowledgeable about RVing, RV parts and components, and are completely sympathetic to your needs. They’ll help determine what is needed to get your RV working like new again.

The RV Maintenance and Repair Services We Offer

From time to time, RVs need a little bit of time, love, and care to keep them running well. No one wants to take time away from camping and deal with RV service issues, but when they come up, you can rest assured knowing that Bucars has you covered. Whether you require an RV roof repair, RV wheel bearing repack, hitch-install, or warranty work completed on your RV, our job is to make your experience the best it can possibly be.

Some of you may be wondering what RV repair and maintenance services are offered by Bucars RV dealership. We’re proud to offer complete RV service and repair for a wide range of RV types. We can fix almost any interior, exterior, or mechanical issue you may be experiencing with your RV. Our experienced technicians are the best of the best when it comes to RV repair in Calgary!

Our trained RV service experts can perform:

• Comprehensive RV inspections
• Work for insurance claims
• Gas leak testing
• RV roof inspections
• Slide-out topper installation, repair, and replacement
• Installation of roof vents, repairs, or replacements
• RV electrical repairs
• Wheel bearing and axle bearing repacks
• Milestone maintenance
• Appliance installation and repair
  • RV stoves
  • RV ranges
  • RV fridges
  • And more RV appliances

• Seal leak inspections and repair
• Aqua-hot services and repairs
• Winterization of RVs
• De-winterization of RVs
• Spring tune-ups
• And many more types of RV maintenance in Calgary!

This is certainly not an exhaustive list of services that our experienced technicians can perform when it comes to RV service in Calgary. Our certified technicians can repair and maintain pretty much anything and everything when it comes to RVs! If you have any questions about our RV maintenance and repair services, please contact us today.

Maintenance Tips and Advice from Bucars

It may sound like common sense, but adhering to maintenance intervals and having your RV inspected by an expert here and there can make the difference between a lifetime of happy camping memories and hours spent with your RV in the shop. Thankfully, the helpful RV service experts at Bucars RV dealership have created some helpful videos with RV maintenance tips and advice to guide you and prevent what would otherwise be an unnecessary repair.

These detailed guides ensure you are able to properly maintain your RV by walking you through the processes needed to prevent major repairs in the future. You’d be amazed at how some simple, small actions can make such a big impact on the lifespan of your RV! The guides cover a wide range of RV body types and the maintenance related tasks associated with each. If you’ve ever thought it would be great to learn more about your RV so that you could take better care of it yourself, this is a great place to learn! Of course, if you hit a snag or you’re uncomfortable performing certain kinds of maintenance on your RV by yourself, the RV experts in our world-class service department would be happy to help.

• Winterizing Your RV

  For the most part, we never want camping season to end! Inevitably, winter creeps up on us every year, and we’re forced to take a break from camping for a few months. One of the important things to do as an RV owner is to ensure that you have winterized your RV every fall before you put it away in storage for the winter. If you do not winterize your RV, any fluids you leave in your RV could freeze in a cold snap causing the plumbing in your RV to split, burst, and potentially cause other damage as well.

  If you plan on winterizing your RV yourself, we have created this handy guide to help you out and walk you through the process. It isn’t complicated, but it does require some mechanical inclination and tools. Purchasing a winterization kit from our RV parts department and the correct fluids will be key in helping you get it done yourself.

  If you do not feel comfortable doing it yourself or you just can’t find the time, not to worry. You can make an appointment with our RV service department to have your RV winterized or come to one of our drive-through winterization events. Pay attention to our blog page or our social media accounts in the fall months to know when it will be happening.

• De-Winterizing Your RV

  Once the long Alberta winter has passed, the snow has melted, and the grass turns green, many RVers are ecstatic to get out camping and get back to what they love doing the most. It’s not that simple though, if you’ve winterize your RV, you’ll need to de-winterize your RV and do some safety checks before you’re ready to go camping again!

  One of the most important things to check is making sure your RV is still roadworthy. Think, if this were to have a motor vehicle inspection, what would I need to have working for this RV to be safe? This means checking the tires for weather checking, ensuring they are still inflated, checking your lights to ensure they’re still functional, and more depending on the type of RV that you have.

  The winterization fluids will need to be drained, and other things that were done to winterize your RV will need to be reverted. This is also a good time to check your batteries, charge them if needed, and inspect your RV for any potential leaks or damage that could have occurred while your RV has been in storage over the winter.

  As always, if you’re not comfortable checking over your RV or doing it yourself after checking out our de-winterization guides, there is no need to worry. Simply book an appointment to have your RV de-winterized with our RV service department or visit one of our drive-through de-winterization events at Bucars RV Dealership. We’d be happy to de-winterize your RV and inspect it to ensure it is ready for you to create camping memories with your loved ones that will last a lifetime in the upcoming camping season.

Specials on RV Service in Calgary at Bucars RV Dealership

At Bucars RV Dealership, we’re proud to offer our valued customers incredible RV service specials in Calgary throughout the year! The best way to stay informed about our service specials is to subscribe to our email newsletter. We offer these great service specials in order to keep your RV well maintained and provide our valued customers with as much value as we possibly can for great RV accessories as well. We want to see your RV last a lifetime and provide camping memories for you and your family that you will never forget for years down the road.

If there’s an RV accessory, part, feature, or some kind of service you’ve been meaning to get, definitely ask about the specials on RV service in Calgary we have available next time you pay a visit to Bucars RV Dealership. We provide incredible value with these specials, and you will not want to miss out!

RV Service Frequently Asked Questions

To properly maintain your RV and to catch any issues your RV may have before they become major problems you should bring your RV in for service annually. We have noticed that RVers tend to have quite a few common questions when it comes to RV maintenance in Calgary, repairs, and other services. To help answer these questions, we have created this helpful list of the most frequently asked questions that we receive. As always, if you have any service or maintenance related questions about your RV, please do not hesitate to contact us and ask one of our certified technicians or RV experts.

• What are some of the most important maintenance services for RVs?

  For trailers some of the most important maintenance services that should be done regularly are running gear maintenance and ensuring roof and window seals are still in good shape. For motorhomes a couple of maintenance services that should be done regularly are chassis maintenance and regular inspection and maintenance of the roof and seals.

• What are the best ways to prolong the longevity of my RV?

  One of the most important things you can do to prolong the longevity of your RV is regular inspections of your roof and seals. If any leaks make their way into your RV they can cause major damage. Prolonged exposure to water can cause rot and mold in your RV, significantly reducing its lifespan. Another important thing to do to prolong the lifespan of your RV is to bring it in for annual maintenance. Having an expert inspect your RV and fix any problems before they become major issues will have your RV in great shape for many years to come.

• How can you achieve better gas mileage when towing a trailer?

  There are a few things you can do to ensure you are getting better gas mileage when towing your trailer. One of most important things you can do to ensure you are getting the best mileage is to make sure your trailer has proper tire pressure. Over inflated and under inflated tires can have a major impact on gas mileage. Another key to ensuring you are getting the most out of every tank of gas when towing a trailer is bringing your trailer in for regular maintenance. Ensuring the bearings are packed properly, the running gear is in good shape and other maintenance can have a major impact on your gas mileage.

• How can you save more battery power while camping?

  Installing LED lighting in your RV can have a major impact on saving power. If you are draining battery power quicker than you’d like upgrading to LED lighting can make a big difference. In addition to upgrading lighting only using items like your lights, furnace and appliances when required, can help your batteries last longer.

• Why is water backing up in my RV’s shower or sink?

  If you are experiencing water backups in your RV it is most likely because your grey water tank is full. Make sure to properly drain your grey water tank often to ensure you do not encounter water backups in your RV.

• What should I do if a sewer smell is coming from my RV?

  If a sewer smell is coming from your RV first and foremost properly empty and clean your black water tanks. If you continue to run into a sewer smell coming from your RV then you should do a thorough inspection of your ventilation. Make sure all vents are working properly and you do not have any blocked venting.

• What should I do if one of my RV slides won’t retract?

  If the slide out on your RV won’t retract automatically or electrically then you will have to manually retract your slide. Once you manually retract your slide out, visit an RV service centre so they can inspect and diagnose what is wrong with the slide out.

• Why is my RV shaking while driving?

  The reason your RV would be shaking while driving down the road is poor sway control. It is important to regularly service your RV to ensure you do not run into a sway control problem. If you are experiencing shaking from your RV while driving make sure to take it into an RV service centre.

Bucars is a founding RV care dealership

Bucars RV Centre is proud to be one of the founding members of the RV Care dealer network and an RV Care member in Calgary. RV Care is a network of over 190 dealerships across North America that are dedicated to ensuring their customers are well taken care of – no matter where they are. How great is that? You don’t need to worry about having your RV break down when you’re on vacation, camping hundreds of kilometers away from home. As long as you’re close to one of our many partnered dealers in the RV Care network, you’ll be taken care of.

The awesome thing about RV Care is that there are rigorous service standards that have been created. No matter where you are, your RV will be in good hands. Each of the dealers in this network honour other partner dealership’s warranties to ensure your repair will be made. Each member of the network must meet stringent full service and repair standards meaning they have the right tools, parts, and certified technicians to get you rolling down the road again in no time.

Almost as important as the sense of safety and coverage that this network provides is the buying power that it creates as well. RV Care member dealers have more buying power than your average RV dealership and can extend their savings to their customers. This means, when you purchase an RV from Bucars RV dealership, you are receiving the best rates and prices on insurance, financing, RV parts, RV accessories, and other RV related services. Buying an RV from Bucars RV Centre really is a package deal!