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.

Switching to 600Ah lithium batteries. Is 200W solar panel sufficient?

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...

Is Top Tier gasoline really necessary?

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...

Why different microfiber cloth colors? Can you launder them like normal towels?

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...

RV dealership repair misdiagnosis. Who can you trust?

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...

What is the difference between a surge protector, EMS, and EPO? Do I need one?

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...

LED bulbs are not created equal. Cheap ones can cause issues

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

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

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...

How safe are RV ladders?

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...

Is it legal to drive through a yellow/orange light?

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?...

Why does the trailer model number not match the length?

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...

LED lights flicker in my RV. What should I look for?

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...

What tools are still made in America?

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...