Dave Solberg

Dave Solberg
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http://www.rv-seminars.com/
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 caused crack in RV’s fiberglass sidewall? How to fix it?

Dear Dave, My RV has a small crack in the fiberglass exterior body, down low near the door. What would be the best sealant to...

Ford to discontinue F53 gas chassis. Are large Class A motorhomes doomed?

In a recent article, I addressed the rumor that Winnebago Industries was going out of business. Part of the “fuel” behind that rumor was...

Ask Dave: What is ‘puffing’? Is it illegal?

Dear Dave, Is it legal to let your car idle for a period of time to warm up the engine? I was told there are...

What is causing green color in my toilet? How do I get rid of it?

Dear Dave, I have green coloring forming in my porcelain toilet. Could it be algae? How do I clean it? —Bob, 2016 Fleetwood Bounder Dear Bob, Discoloration...

Ask Dave: ‘Is Winnebago going out of business?’ Who can you trust?

Question to Dave: I hear Winnebago Industries is going out of business. Is that correct? —"Jim," Philadelphia RV Show seminar attendee From Dave: This past weekend I...

Does Magic Tank Emergency Fuel really work? Or is it ‘snake oil’?

Dear Dave, What's your opinion of a product called "Magic Tank"? Recently, a very smart guy I know told me about Magic Tank. It's an...

RV’s propane supply lines have air. Is there a leak?

Dear Dave, After using the propane, I turn it off at the bottle valve. When I get to my next stop, I turn it back...

Do deep cycle batteries have to be trickle charged individually?

Dear Dave, I'm looking to put a battery maintainer on my two RV house batteries. Do I have to charge them separately or can I...

RV windshield gasket pulled away, left a gap. What are options?

Dear Dave, When I started washing my windshield, I noticed the gasket had separated from the windshield in some places. We are level in our...

No power from RV house battery. Could it be bad battery disconnect switch?

Dear Dave, I'm having trouble with the battery disconnect switch energizing/de-energizing the solenoid. It's hard to trace wiring for hidden fuses/breakers. HELP. —David G., 2015...

Is it necessary to apply sealant to the RV roof periodically even if it’s not leaking?

Dear Dave,  I’m wondering if I need to apply sealant to the top of my RV. I haven’t had any leaking on the top but...

As I get older, RV toilet has gotten ‘shorter.’ What are options for quality tall toilet?

Hi, Dave,  As we age, using a standard height 18"-18.5" RV toilet is getting harder. We've already replaced our home toilets with 20" and 22"...