RV Tire Safety: Avoid problems with dually tire hose extenders
with RV tire expert Roger Marble
The key to avoiding problems with a hose or any type of valve extension on a tire is to...
RV Doctor: Why does one bathroom sink stink and the other doesn’t?
Dear Gary,
I have two bathroom sinks in my coach: one with the commode and one next to the shower. The one in the hallway...
Not all RV antifreeze is created equal
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
If your rig is sitting in cold country and you haven’t already done so, it’s high time to get...
RV Tire Safety: “The tire was defective.” Are you sure?
with RV tire expert Roger Marble
Originally posted by tap4154 on an iRV2.com forum:
"They are now defective tires and should be replaced under warranty. Heck,...
RV’s water pump doesn’t pump
Dear Gary,
I’m having my RV winterized for storage. The dealer called to tell me that the pump doesn't work. It is located underneath the...
RV Tire Safety: Weighing an RV – 4-corner or CAT scale?
with RV tire expert Roger Marble
I was reading a thread about scale weights on one of the RV forums. Tireman9 here, an official card-carrying...
Truck camper owners: Check out your rims!
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
The official language of wheel dealers reads like this: "The load rating of a wheel, as determined by the...
Maintain your roof vents – even in winter
While it may not seem such a critical item in winter, keeping your roof vents clean and fully operational is an RVer's "good thing."...
RV Doctor: OK to use hydraulic levelers when RV is stored?
Dear Gary,
I'm fairly new to RVing and I bought a 31-foot Class A motorhome that has the HWH hydraulic leveling system.
I live in Upstate,...
How to fix a sticking black tank valve
By Chris Dougherty
Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...
RV Tire Safety: Are sidewall cracks a cause of tire failure?
with RV tire expert Roger Marble
I recently read an RV forum post about sidewall cracks. From the picture, it appeared the tire had what...
How to winterize an RV washer and dryer combo
Dear Gary,
Please tell me the best way to winterize a washer/dryer combo. Thanks! —Jack
Dear Jack,
That's what I like: short and to the point!
The procedure...