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Ask Dave: Indoor lights only work when ignition is on. How come?

Dear Dave, My husband, David, can't figure out why, when our RV is plugged in for power, all of our indoor house lights do not...

Help from a popular auto parts store gone wrong—battery bust!

As most of you know, I post an answer to a question from a reader Monday-Friday in the RV Daily Tips newsletter. This time,...

Ask Dave: How can I tell if my converter is charging?

Dear Dave, I noticed that my house batteries do not seem to be charging when I am plugged into power in a campground or at...

This battery fire serves as a maintenance reminder!

By Dustin Simpson, California RV Specialists Properly maintained deep-cycle batteries should last for six years or more. Unfortunately, some RV owners replace RV batteries every...

Ask Dave: What is the best battery for a diesel pusher?

Dear Dave, Our house batteries are having problems and we want to upgrade. We have a 2015 Winnebago Tour. Could you recommend a replacement battery?...

Ask Dave Video: Can my RV battery overcharge with solar?

Dear Dave, With solar, can your battery overcharge? I have a battery disconnect. Should I use that rather than continuously charging when in storage in...

Ask Dave: Will my engine battery provide a boost to run my slide room?

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

Ask Dave: Should I shut off my inverter during storage?

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

Ask Dave: New battery, fuses are good, but why don’t lights and switches work?

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

Ask Dave: My battery drains during storage. Can I disconnect a cable to prevent that?

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

Ask Dave: Will solar panels overcharge my batteries?

Answers to questions about RV Repair and Maintenance from RV expert Dave Solberg, author of the "RV Handbook" and the managing editor of the...

Why do my RV batteries only last a year or two?

By Mark Polk, RV Education 101 Why do my RV batteries only last a year or two? What can I do to extend the life of...

5 RV preventive maintenance winter checks

By Mark Polk, RV Education 101 We enjoy using our RV year-round, but doing so requires some cold weather preventive maintenance. Do not confuse this...

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