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.

What is the best way to check the level of my RV?

Dear Dave, What is the best way to show the level of my rig? Seems the level on the console is out of whack. I...

Lug nuts on trailer seize up. Lubricate them or use anti-seize?

Dear Dave, The lug nuts on my travel trailer rims seem to lock up or seize, making them hard to break loose when retorquing or...

The local U-Haul says my LP tank needs to be recertified? What you need to know

Dear Dave, While filling up propane at a U-Haul, I was told my LP tank certification would expire soon. Do the LP tanks on a...

Time to reseal your RV roof seams? Here are caulking tips

All RVs need routine inspection and maintenance of sealants used to protect seams, gaps, and other openings. Up on the roof there is the...

California RV Show is back in Pomona with a bang!

The California RV Show ran for more than 40 years, starting in Dodger Stadium, moving to the Fairplex in Pomona for several years, and...

RV residential fridge drains batteries in one day. Would 12-volt compressor model last longer?

Hi, Dave,  First off, many thanks for sharing your RV wisdom with us in your columns. It is greatly appreciated! My RV has a Whirlpool residential...

When sanitizing RV freshwater tank, will chlorine damage the water softener?

Dear Dave, When sanitizing a freshwater tank, will it hurt to run chlorine through the RV water softener? —Richard, 2019 DRV Full House Dear Richard, Chlorine is used by...

My windshield wipers never seem to clean. Any tips?

Dear Dave, It seems I can never get a windshield wiper that cleans without a streak right in my line of vision. Is there a...

RVing with pets: 10 campground hazards to be aware of

According to the latest RV Industry Association (RVIA) study, more than 50% of RVers travel with pets. After conducting RVing with Pets seminars at...

Is electrical wiring in an RV the same as a residential home?

Dear Dave, Is the wiring for my electrical outlets and other appliances in my RV the same as the type used in my residential home?...

Is Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. getting into the Class A gas motorhome market?

Earlier I posted an article regarding Ford discontinuing the F53 chassis and the impact it would have on the Class A gas motorhome market....

Cold water has rotten egg smell in one RV sink. Why?

Dear Dave,  The cold water line in the front bathroom sink smells like rotten eggs, and it only takes 12 hours to smell that way....