Andrew Herrick

Andrew Herrick
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https://askthervengineer.com/
Andrew Herrick is an advanced RV technician and design engineer specializing in towables. Jack of all disciplines and master of none, Andrew enjoys explaining how RVs work (and sometimes why they don't). He blogs weekly at AskTheRVEngineer.com.

Am I out of propane? Or is it just too cold outside?

Anywhere outside the Arctic Circle, propane is under the impression that it’s warm and sunny outside. That’s because propane boils at -44 degrees Fahrenheit...

RV tech asks: ‘Am I a crook, too?’ Understanding the facts behind DIY vs. dealership pricing

Even though I’m a certified RV tech and RV designer, I still read many of the columns here on RVtravel.com. I sift out lots...

Can you figure out what’s wrong with this through-frame slide-out?

A few months ago, I was called out to adjust an electric through-frame slide-out. The customer reported that the room appeared to be cocked...

I don’t like absorption refrigerators, but I can’t get away from them!

As a former practicing RV design engineer, there wasn’t much I liked about absorption “RV” refrigerators. They are ludicrously expensive. Some retail for more...

Your RV’s rubber roof thinner than a dime; damage could cost you $10,000 to fix

If you have a rubber roof, then your beloved home-on-wheels is being protected by a flexible plastic sheet that is thinner than a dime....

Beware the “ultra-lite” RV

I just returned from the 2023 Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, Florida. Over four days, I toured hundreds of trailers and coaches, from $15,000...

RV engineer answers: Is maximum towing capacity just smoke and mirrors?

You will almost never tow what you think you can. To those of you who have owned RVs for years, this isn’t breaking news....