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How to adjust trailer brake controllers

By Russ and Tiña De Maris A regular RVtravel.com reader sent in this question: "I have a question about brake controllers and travel trailers. How...

Brake failures and the importance of a wheel bearing pack service

By Dustin Simpson Here, I'll explain the importance of a wheel bearing pack service and will show you what we found on a unit recently...

Quick RV Tech Tip: Do I need supplemental brakes for towing a small Chevy?

Dear Dave, I want to tow our 1994 two-door Chev Tracker… manual transmission, manual 4x4. Installing an RV supplemental braking system on this older, very...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Issue 1952 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Brake failures and the importance of a wheel bearing pack service

Here I'll explain the importance of a wheel bearing pack service and will show you what we found on a unit recently on our...

Ask Dave: Why do I need supplemental brakes for a light toad?

Dear Dave, I had my Class A coach weighed and even loaded we were 6,000 pounds below the allowable vehicle weight. My tow vehicle, a...

How to manually adjust your trailer brakes

By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received about adjusting trailer brakes from a reader while he...

Zoning in your brake controller for optimum trailer braking

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Question: “I have a question about brake controllers and travel trailers. How do you adjust them? How do you...

Change your brake fluid for reliability and long system life

By Greg Illes Absolutely everybody changes their engine oil and transmission fluid (or has it done). Some folks remember to change differential gear oil. But...

RV Doctor: Trailer breakaway switch and inverter questions

Dear Gary, I have several questions about the breakaway switch on a travel trailer. First, thank you so much for all of your time at...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1214

Tuesday, November 19, 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,...

Montana fifth wheels recalled: disc brakes could fail

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Montana fifth wheel trailers with the Legacy package. The fasteners that secure the disc brake assembly...