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.

Does anyone offer an LP/120-volt RV refrigerator anymore?

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....

Dealer says I can’t use my RV slide room unless fully extended?

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...

Why do new RV batteries show yellow bars at 12.4 volts with everything off?

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...

How can I get rid of foul smell coming from my RV’s sink?

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...

Do RV dealers ‘exercise’ the slides and maintain the roofs on lot inventory?

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?...

What are the white flakes in my RV’s tap water? Are they dangerous?

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...

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...