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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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Blue parking spots are for disabled drivers. What are purple spaces?

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Dear Dave, I know that a parking spot painted blue is designated for handicap parking. However, I noticed a purple parking spot yesterday. What is...
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How safe are RV ladders?

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Dear Dave, How safe are ladders and how many pounds can they hold? I don’t think they’re very safe. How are they tested? —Ruben, 2017 Thor...
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Is it legal to drive through a yellow/orange light?

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Dear Dave, Can you get a ticket for running a yellow light that turns red? —Robert Dear Robert, Should you speed up or stop at a yellow light?...
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Why does the trailer model number not match the length?

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Dear Dave,  How does one know whether the advertised length of a travel trailer includes the tongue? I have seen the question asked online and...
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LED lights flicker in my RV. What should I look for?

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Dear Dave, The LED lights in my RV flicker randomly with no obvious power issue happening. Plus, it is more than just one light so...
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What tools are still made in America?

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With all the recent press and publicity surrounding tariffs on imported goods, it raises an important question: What is actually made in America? Several companies...
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Does anyone offer an LP/120-volt RV refrigerator anymore?

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Dear Dave, Our current RV has propane/electric operating systems for the refrigerator and freezer. We enjoy the flexibility to go boondocking as much as possible....
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Dealer says I can’t use my RV slide room unless fully extended?

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Dear Dave,  I'm finally looking to purchase my forever camper! I was considering a Grand Design 22RBE. However, I saw the Imagine 2300MK at the...
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Why do new RV batteries show yellow bars at 12.4 volts with everything off?

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Dear Dave,  I recently bought two Interstate Group 27 deep cycle RV batteries and had the RV shop install them. I picked up the motorhome...
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How can I get rid of foul smell coming from my RV’s sink?

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Dear Dave, I have a reoccurring odor which I think is coming from the sink or gray water tank. What is the best way to...
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Do RV dealers ‘exercise’ the slides and maintain the roofs on lot inventory?

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Dear Dave, My wife and I are considering purchasing a new RV. Do you know if a dealer "exercises" the slideouts every now and then?...
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What are the white flakes in my RV’s tap water? Are they dangerous?

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Dear Dave, There are white flakes in the water coming from my kitchen faucet. What are they and are they dangerous? —Terry, 2010 Forest River Dear Terry, White...
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