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Ask the RV Tech: How much value is there in RV forum advice?

RV Staff - April 1, 2016

Steve Savage Mobility RV Service In my opinion, the more you know, the less value there is in following these sites — and the less you...

Why your RV roof needs to flex

RV Staff - April 1, 2016

Courtesy Dicor Corporation Most people don't think of the need for an RV roof to be flexible, but flexibility is a vital characteristic that every...

Simplify backing into your RV space

RV Staff - April 1, 2016

By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service If you tow, I suspect you have suffered through the stress that comes along with backing into your space in...

Roof reflectivity can help your RV beat the heat

RV Staff - April 1, 2016

Courtesy Dicor Corporation and RVtravel.com staff You may have noticed the logo for the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program attached to various appliances, electronics,...

Backup cams: Changing your trailer hitching routine

RV Staff - April 1, 2016

By Dave Helgeson Ever since man first attempted to back a horseless carriage up to the coupler of a trailer he has been trying to...

Shoosh bugs away from the front of your rig

RV Staff - March 31, 2016

By Bob Difley Spring is here and along with the flowering trees and shrubs come the inevitable bugs — hundreds of which decide to end...

Protect your engine and radiator with a grill screen

RV Staff - March 31, 2016

By Greg Illes We were happily driving along the highway, enjoying the passing scenery, when suddenly a small flock of sparrows crossed our path, darting...

Repair UV damage quickly and easily

RV Staff - March 31, 2016

By Jim Twamley Look around the RV park and you'll see examples of UV radiation damage. Window frames, vents and corner pieces that have yellowed...

Pull out storage organizes RV galley

RV Staff - March 30, 2016

By Duane Curtis Can't find those things on the back of the deep shelves in your RV kitchen? Here's our solution, right off the shelves...

Temperature-controlled shower unit — high-end but so comfortable

RV Staff - March 30, 2016

By Greg Illes Many modern homes enjoy the benefits of a temperature-controlled shower. No more hot and cold valves, but rather one handle for setting...

Feedback on towing fifth wheels with half-tons – Part 1

RV Staff - March 30, 2016

By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service My earlier rambling about towing with half-ton-rated trucks brought me a good deal of email and I have promised...

Dry camping? Use smarts when charging your RV batteries

RV Staff - March 30, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Some RVers rarely stray from an RV park and that's a real shame. There's a lot of beauty that...

How to replace your RV’s drain valve

RV Staff - March 30, 2016

By Jim Twamley It was early in the morning and I could see my breath as I hurried to winterize my coach before leaving for...

Take care with your RV generator

RV Staff - March 29, 2016

Got a "built in" RV generator? Don't have to "plug and unplug" shore power cords when switching from shore power to the genset? Then...

How to help keep your RV fridge food fresh

RV Staff - March 29, 2016

The typical RV refrigerator is smaller than the one in your home and many RVers tend to overstuff it, making it difficult for air...

How much maintenance is required on solar panels?

RV Staff - March 27, 2016

The answer is "not much!" There is very little maintenance required on a well designed solar electric battery charging system. Solar panels have no...

Simple test helps gauge if your tires are safe

RV Staff - March 27, 2016

Every so often, depending on how much you have driven your RV or car, or before you embark upon a long road trip, check...

Don’t be zapped by low voltage

Russ and Tiña De Maris - March 27, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De MarisIn the classic monster movies, the mad scientist zaps his new "creation" with a huge blast of electricity —...

Water accessories every RV needs

Russ and Tiña De Maris - March 27, 2016

by Russ and Tiña De Maris If you'll be camping in a park with "city water," that is, water from a faucet, there are some...

Lemon pledge good for wood and the RV toilet

RV Staff - March 27, 2016

By Jim Twamley Many "old school" RVers keep a spray can of Pledge in their cleaning supply closet. After all, your rig can accumulate a...

Cast iron cookware perfect for RV kitchens

RV Staff - March 27, 2016

By Rene Agredano Storage space is precious for most RVers, especially in smaller rigs. RV kitchens are extremely challenging to keep well-stocked without being cluttered....

Do “gas saving” products really help?

RV Staff - March 27, 2016

The answer is "probably not." Be skeptical of the following kinds of advertising claims. "This gas-saving product improves fuel economy by 20 percent." Claims usually tout...

Clean your RV’s interior with Baby Wipes

RV Staff - March 27, 2016

By Jim Twamley Baby wipes are so powerful I don't know why we allow them to be used on babies. Really, these things have potent...

How to add extra shelf space in your RV

RV Staff - March 27, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris It seems like there's never quite enough "space" for everything in the RV. Sometimes an off-the-wall idea can help....

Add extra space to your kitchen counter

RV Staff - March 26, 2016

By Bob Difley Extra counter top space is at a premium in most RVs, especially when you're hosting a potluck for eight or when a...

The many uses for WD-40

Chuck Woodbury - March 25, 2016

There are few RVers who don't consider a can of WD-40 an essential item in their tool arsenal. This "can do" lubricant has a...

How to store your tires

Chuck Woodbury - March 25, 2016

If you have multiple sets of tires, proper tire storage is a must. (Just setting them off in the corner of your garage isn’t...

How to fix a sticky black tank valve

Chuck Woodbury - March 23, 2016

By Chris Dougherty Editor's note: Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician in western Massachusetts. Here is a letter he received from a reader while...

Mauve provides an RV with both convection and microwave cooking options

Bob Difley - March 18, 2016

Exclusively designed for the recreational lifestyle, SalVinCo’s built-in stainless steel convection microwave oven Muave’ model MUCMKT120S offers a sophisticated ‘boutique-ness’ to enhance your boat,...

Turn your tow dolly into a utility trailer in minutes

Chuck Woodbury - March 17, 2016

Leave it to an innovative RVer to come up with the answer to what could be a thorny issue. If you've got a motorhome...

Tire problems? It could be your tire’s valves!

Chuck Woodbury - January 12, 2016

Tire expert Roger Marble of https://RVtireSafety.com explains why a tire's valves are so important. Bad valves can not just cause leaks, but can...

RV slide leak costs $13,000 to fix. What happened?

Chuck Woodbury - December 19, 2014

In this video, Valley RV Supercenter's Chris Nelson shows the horrible damage that resulted from a leak in a Class C motorhome's slideout....

Help diagnose RV’s A/C health with infrared thermometer

Chuck Woodbury - September 12, 2014

RVtravel.com's technical editor Chris Dougherty shows you an infrared thermometer and demonstrates how it can be used to help determine the condition of...

What maintenance is needed on an RV air conditioner?

Chuck Woodbury - July 8, 2014

In this episode of Ask the RV Expert, RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury talks with technical editor and certified RV technician Chris Dougherty about...

Caution! Don’t confuse RV light bulbs

Chuck Woodbury - June 22, 2014

In this segment of an RVtravel.com live webcast Chuck Woodbury, Mike Sokol and Chris Dougherty discuss a common mistake: using the wrong bulb...

Removing an RV slideout: How feasible is it?

Chuck Woodbury - June 17, 2014

In this excerpt from the June 14, 2014 live webcast of RV Talk Live, RVtravel.com technical editor Chris Dougherty provides advice to an...

How to keep mildew from forming under RV memory foam mattresses