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Don’t trip the breaker. Colored sticker dots save the day

This post was approved by electricity expert and veteran RVer Mike Sokol. Yes, we repeat it almost yearly because it's such a good tip!  One...

Miss your sewing machine? This one was practically made for an RV

By Nanci Dixon When we became full-time RVers we got rid of a five-bedroom house and 40 years' worth of stuff. Lots and lots of...

Have RVs become too complicated?

Many believe I was born in an RV. Conceived, maybe; born, no. However, I was literally born into the RV industry as my dad...

These two inexpensive cleaning agents work great!

By Bob Difley Before buying those high-priced, fancy-packaged, specialized cleaning supplies, here are cleaning tips using two items you probably already have in your rig....

RV Daily Tips. Monday, July 27, 2020

Issue 1392 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1205

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

New 12-volt RV fridge debuts

The following is based on a press release Furrion has unveiled its new ARCTIC series built-in 12-volt refrigerators. The line offers four finishes — black,...

RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): How much power does an electric water kettle use?

By Mike Sokol Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...

Older RV oven acting up – Can it be retrofitted?

Dear Gary, The Suburban oven in our older RV is acting up. The pilot lights normally and when turning the control to a cooking temperature...

RV’s power outlets are melting. Help!

Dear Mike, I noticed the outlet for our microwave in the motorhome had started to melt. Upon removal of the outlet I saw that...

RV Mods: Don’t let appliance control boards throw you into fits

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Perhaps some of the most mysterious of RV technical issues surround electronically controlled appliances. "Back in the old days,"...

RVer wants info for DIY onboard systems diagnostic work

Hello Gary, I was wondering if you could recommend a comprehensive technical publication for doing diagnostic work on RV refrigerators, hot water tanks and...