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.

Ask Dave: No airflow to RV’s bedroom heat vent. How do I see what’s wrong?

Dear Dave, We think there are two issues that need to be addressed. But first, there is no airflow to our RV's bedroom heat vent....

Ask Dave: Should I use tape on plastic water heater drain plug?

Dear Dave, My water heater has a plastic drain plug. Should I use Teflon tape on the threads? Also, how long is too long to...

Ask Dave: What is the recommended care for standard stabilizer jacks?

Dear Dave, I have a 2021 R-Pod 192. The threads and pivot points on my stabilizer jacks need to be clean and lubricated in order...

Ask Dave: When do you replace the water heater anode?

Dear Dave, How do you know when it's time to replace the water heater anode? —Timothy Dear Timothy, You indicate the unit is a 2021 Rapid, which...

Ask Dave: Can I use mineral oil to lubricate my RV’s dump valve?

Dear Dave, My RV's waste tank valves are starting to stick. A fellow camper suggested mineral oil to lubricate the dump valve. What are your...

Ask Dave: How can I restore my RV’s dull fiberglass end cap?

Dear Dave, I have a 2015 Excel and the end cap is starting to dull. What is the best product to restore shine? I hand...

Ask Dave: Why does my RV propane regulator whistle for only one tank?

Dear Dave, Why does my RV propane regulator whine or whistle when it's pointed to one tank but not to the other one? —Dennis Dear Dennis, The...

Ask Dave: Where are the black tank odors in RV coming from?

Dear Dave, When I dump my black tank I get an odor in the main living space in my fifth wheel. Do you think the...

Ask Dave: What is the best lubrication spray for my RV’s slideouts?

Dear Dave, What is the best lubrication spray for my RV's slideouts to keep them from jerking? —Randy Dear Randy, To provide a more specific recommendation for...

Ask Dave: Switching RV fridge from propane to 120v. Will there be a cooling gap?

Dear Dave, If my RV's fridge is operating on propane and we switch over to 120v, is there a time lapse in the cooling? In...

Ask Dave: My slideout LEDs are blinking and still won’t work after a reset. Why?

Dear Dave, While the Schwintek slideout is moving in and out, both red and green LEDs on the Lippert controller are flashing. When the slider...

Ask Dave: Do absorption refrigerator coils get cold spots as they age?

Dear Dave, As our absorption refrigerator coils age, do they build up cold spots in them? If so, is there a way to restore...