RV demolition: The quest to renovate a water-damaged junker
By Kate Doherty
Last year, the pandemic restricted many from their planned vacation destinations. In defiance, many non-RVers chose the open road, purchasing all types...
RV Tire Safety: Like tires, windshield wiper blades need protecting
By Roger Marble
I had a windshield wiper blade fail when I pulled my RV out of storage before I headed south to the FMCA...
Should you keep your RV freezer full?
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 water filtration; and water system maintenance after a trip
By Mark Polk, RV Education 101
Take a minute to think about the water system on your RV. First, consider you use water from a...
Scare away thieves: Paint your cat!
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
We recently shared with readers a news item that police in Saint Paul, Minnesota, had a free clinic to...
RVer suspects sewage leak, but where?
By Chris Dougherty
Dear Chris,
I suspect we have a leak in our black water system between the toilet and tank, which sits directly below the...
RV Tire Safety: What’s the “best” TPMS? What are important features?
By Roger Marble
No, I don't want to start a fight. Probably everyone that already has a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) will say that...
Fungal jungle in your dishwasher? Sanitize it in 5 easy steps
By Kate Doherty
You’re thinking why clean the dishwasher – it cleans itself, right? Not so. Each time you add dishes that contain minute food...
Some important RV tire do’s and don’ts
Courtesy Dicor Corporation
In our previous tire reports (see below), we discussed some of the key things to look for when taking your RV out...
An easy trick that’ll make RV dumping a lot more sanitary
By Nanci Dixon
I have been storing our plastic disposable gloves for dumping the RV tanks in a bay cabinet next to the water bay...
RV Tire Safety: Is “sealant” a good fix for a flat tire?
By Roger Marble
NHTSA (DOT) – Improper Repairs:
“A plug by itself is not an acceptable repair” to fix a flat tire.
“The proper repair of a...
Tire wear and tear – What to check
Courtesy Dicor Corporation
Question: What is the only part of your rig that touches the road? Hopefully the answer is just your tires! Braking, handling,...
