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Dave Solberg

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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Do RV codes require licensed technicians on assembly lines to install electrical and plumbing components?

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Dear Dave, Do workers installing electrical, plumbing, and LP components on the line at RV manufacturers need to be certified? If I do a small...
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I can’t wrap my head around a load-leveling hitch. Do I need one?

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Dear Dave,  Our Redwood is a fifth wheel. We are considering downsizing to a travel trailer. I can’t wrap my head around how a load-leveling...
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I can’t find the make or model of my RV furnace or how to access it

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Dear Dave, I just purchased a used unit from a private seller. It is the regular gas model. I am trying to find out the...
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Follow-up on RV rodent problem with unique fix

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Dear Dave, I sent you a message via RV Travel a few days ago about holes through the frame and rodent access to the enclosed...
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Can I use a 2-prong plug in a 3-prong outlet?

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Dear Dave, Some of my appliance plugs only have two prongs but all the outlets have three slots. Is there a correct way to plug...
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Does it matter what color engine antifreeze I use?

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Dear Dave,  What is the difference between green and orange antifreeze, and which should I use? —Greg, 2023 Grand Design Imagine Dear Greg, Since you have a GD travel...
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Switching to 600Ah lithium batteries. Is 200W solar panel sufficient?

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Dear Dave, I'm changing to lithium phosphate batteries, two 12V 300Ah, in parallel. Is that enough power for off-grid? Will that run everything? I have...
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Is Top Tier gasoline really necessary?

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Dear Dave, Do I really need to use Top Tier Premium Gasoline in my car? —Diane, 2024 Audi Q5 Dear Diane, This actually has been a situation that occurred...
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Why different microfiber cloth colors? Can you launder them like normal towels?

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Dear Dave,  What are the different colors of microfiber cloths designed for, and should they be washed/dried conventionally? —Doug, 2016 Keystone Raptor Dear Doug, Great question. After...
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RV dealership repair misdiagnosis. Who can you trust?

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Dear Dave, I am looking to sell my motorhome and purchase a travel trailer. There are a few repairs to the motorhome that I felt...
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What is the difference between a surge protector, EMS, and EPO? Do I need one?

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Dear Dave, I am getting ready to purchase an RV. I need to know if I need the EMS, EPO and surge protector features. Progressive...
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LED bulbs are not created equal. Cheap ones can cause issues

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This spring I conducted more than 100 seminars at RV shows across the country, and the "Boondocking, Getting Off The Gird" seminar was a...
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