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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What’s causing the RV furnace to run a short time and then show airflow-limit fault?

Dave Solberg - November 5, 20232

Dear Dave, My daughter just purchased this fifth wheel. When we turn the heat on it runs for a while then triggers the airflow/limit fault....

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How do you determine proper truck towing capacity, Part 2: Just the facts, Ma’am

Dave Solberg - November 2, 20237

GCWR, payload, GAWR—so many terms and so much confusion. There has been an enormous amount of discussion and debate on what a truck can...

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How do you determine proper truck towing capacity? Part 1

Dave Solberg - November 1, 20235

GCWR, payload, GAWR—so many terms and so much confusion. There has been an enormous amount of discussion and debate on what a truck can...

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I’m told my LP tank needs recertification so can’t be filled, but I’m getting conflicting advice

Dave Solberg - October 31, 20236

This question about LP tank recertification came from our RV Repair Tips & Tricks Facebook page and it has generated quite a debate with...

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What maintenance does my RV roof air conditioner require?

Dave Solberg - October 30, 20233

Dear Dave, What is involved with maintaining my RV's roof air conditioning unit? Thank you! —Randy Dear Randy, You did not provide a make and model of...

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My RV’s floor squeaks with no apparent water damage. What can I look for?

Dave Solberg - October 29, 20231

Dear Dave, My trailer's kitchen floor and living room floor squeak, but there's no water damage. What should I look for? Thank you. —Tammy, 2016 Keystone...

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Which works best to insulate RV windows – shrink wrap or bubble wrap?

Dave Solberg - October 26, 20236

Dear Dave, Has anyone used shrink wrap on their windows for insulation in place of bubble wrap? —Tom, 2015 Dutchmen Voltage Dear Tom, Thanks for the question,...

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My RV has a chassis recall. Chassis dealer won’t honor it; RV dealer can’t touch it. I feel like a ping pong ball!

Dave Solberg - October 25, 202323

“It's not our problem”—Playing ping pong with RV warranty work! Awhile ago, Russ and Tiña De Maris posted an article at RVtravel.com about the difficulty...

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Can I just drain my on-demand water heater, or does it need RV antifreeze?

Dave Solberg - October 24, 20232

Dear Dave, If I drain all water lines at low points and blow out all the lines and open the pressure drain valve, do I...

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Is a slide room awning a good idea? And my RV tires are delaminating!

Dave Solberg - October 23, 202311

Dear Dave, Do you recommend slide out awnings to keep debris off the slide out? I get a lot of acorns and leaf debris on...

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Is CheapHeat a good option during RV’s winter storage?

Dave Solberg - October 22, 202313

Dear Dave, I would appreciate your opinion on the CheapHeat system. Is it a good investment? It seems that it would work great to keep...

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My on-demand water heater has no bypass or drain. Can I use RV antifreeze in it?

Dave Solberg - October 19, 20232

Dear Dave, I have an Intertek tankless water heater on my 5th wheel camper. We live in the Midwest and have very cold winters. There...

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