Dave Solberg

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Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the RV Repair Club. He has been in the RV Industry since 1983 and conducts over 15 seminars at RV shows throughout the country.

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I’m looking at getting a Class A RV, but I hear they’re not as safe as a Class C

Dave Solberg - September 7, 202320

Hi Dave, I have a Class C and was looking into getting a Class A RV but I heard that these style motorhomes are not...

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The 86V batteries in my Super C RV are dead. What charger should I use?

Dave Solberg - September 6, 20232

Dear Dave, I have a Super C motorhome with the Detroit diesel in it. I have 86V coach batteries that are tied together in series...

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My RV’s slide room flap won’t “flip,” so I use a stick to pull it out

Dave Solberg - September 5, 20233

Dear Dave, You’ve answered several questions for me—many thanks. Today’s question is: The wipers on my RV's slide rooms do not extend all the way...

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Can I mount a flagpole to the ladder on my RV?

Dave Solberg - September 4, 20237

Dear Dave, In general, how safe is it to mount a flagpole or anything to the ladder? I would think the vibrations from a flagpole...

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My RV needs a new roof. What are the pros and cons of PVC vs. TPO?

Dave Solberg - September 3, 20234

Dear Dave, I have to get a new roof on my RV, scheduled for September. The RVgeeks recently did an article on TPO (what I...

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My RV’s absorption fridge quit. Can I replace cooling unit with 12-volt model?

Dave Solberg - August 31, 20235

Dear Dave, I am the original owner of a Jayco Eagle 308RLS travel trailer. The Norcold fridge (N611RT) has finally given up. The freezer still...

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How can I tighten up my RV’s lock mechanism?

Dave Solberg - August 30, 20234

Dear Dave, The deadbolt lock (top lock on the door) is sloppy and I have a hard time locking and unlocking it with the key...

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My RV’s shower floor has cracks. Can I repair them?

Dave Solberg - August 29, 20235

Hi Dave, As you can see in the photo I attached, there are two cracks in the shower floor! The first one was repaired with...

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Will RV’s house batteries ‘play nice together’ if I replace chassis battery with lithium?

Dave Solberg - August 28, 20232

Dear Dave, It's just about time for a new battery in the truck portion of my motorhome. I've been thinking of upgrading to lithium. I...

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Conflicting articles on whether or not to get on RV roof. Which is it?

Dave Solberg - August 27, 202310

Dear Dave, I see frequent answers that include the term "get on the roof" to find and/or fix a problem on an RV. It appears...

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My RV’s undercarriage is covered in rust. Should I sandblast and undercoat it?

Dave Solberg - August 24, 202310

Dear Dave, I purchased my 32-foot 5th wheel RV new last year, and fixed several issues myself. I tried to get a warranty on the...

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No leveling jacks on RV, so can I just use a block on the outside dual wheel?

Dave Solberg - August 23, 20236

Dear Dave, I am going to downsize from a 35-foot Fleetwood Class A to a 26-foot Fleetwood Class A that does not have jacks. Do...

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