How to extend the life of an RV battery
By Mark Polk
The life of RV batteries varies. Factors include how they're used, maintained, discharged and recharged, and how they're stored. A battery cycle...
RV Electricity – Is it a leak or a noisy water heater element?
By Mike SokolFrom the Redwood Owners Forum,
My water heater started to make a noise tonight. It sounded like a leak. After fiddling around a...
Preserving your RV’s tires when parking long-term
RV Tire Safety
with RV tire expert Roger MarbleMany RV owners are "winterizing" their RVs. Even if you are in Arizona, you might be getting...
What’s in your RV emergency tool kit?
By Bob DifleyIt is always a dilemma: Your RV is limited in carrying and storage capacity. You have to make decisions of what you...
Water heater works but only cold water comes from faucets
RV Doctor
Dear Gary,
I am having problems with the water heater, which is both gas and electric. The tank fills up and the water gets...
RV Electricity – Don’t blow your fuse!
Dear Mike,
As always, many, many thanks for all you do explaining RV electrical systems and for your very important Stray Voltage Patrol. I am...
RVer frustrated with Keystone trailer
By Chuck Woodbury
We started the Facebook page RV Horror Stories to provide a way for RVers who are stuck with lemon RVs to tell...
RV not winterized; camping; temp dropped to 25; worried!
Dear Gary,
I am freaking out! The temperature got down to 25 last night and we have water in our water heater and one gallon...
Tips for better fuel economy, especially for Class A motorhomes
RV Tire Safety
with RV tire expert Roger MarbleSmartway is a program from the EPA that is supposed to help truckers select tires that have...
Is it time for some new wheels?
By Greg Illes
No, not slang for a new car/vehicle, but literally new wheels. When I was a kid, snazzy wheels were the easiest way...
RV Electricity – No~Shock~Zone by Mike Sokol – Issue 13
Issue 13 • December 2, 2018
Mike Sokol, editorBrought to you as a public service by RVtravel.com. Support comes from our sponsors, advertisers and the...
RV Electricity – Just how bad are the campground pedestals?
Stray Voltage Patrol
While many campgrounds seem to be doing the right thing and performing maintenance on their pedestals, some of them are waiting until...