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Be prepared, physically and mentally, for RV breakdowns

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is an article he wrote while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. It really...

Is RVer stuck with sticky black water valve?

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter about a sticky black water valve he received from a reader...

How to manually adjust your trailer brakes

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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...

Take care with campfires

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician and former professional fireman. Here is an article he wrote about campfire safety while he...

Dead RV battery issue leaves owner in the dark

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter about an RV's house batteries that he received from a reader...

How can you fix an out-of-kilter RV slideout?

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received about an RV's slideout from a reader while he...

How to fix misaligned RV cabinet doors

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter from a reader about misaligned RV cabinet doors that he received...

RV covers – Are they a good thing?

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a question he received from several readers while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...

City water inlet regurgitates – Help!

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received about the city water hookup from a reader while...

What to do about a sticky slideout

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader about a sticky slideout while he...

What to do about a sticky black tank valve

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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...

Why does RV’s engine battery keep dying in campground?

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received about an engine battery from a reader while he...

Defrosting the RV freezer/fridge correctly

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader about an RV fridge while he...

Lube your RV’s slideout?

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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...

How to diagnose your RV’s air conditioner health

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Certified RV technician Chris Dougherty shows you a way to diagnose the health of your RV's air conditioner (or air conditioners) using an infrared...

RVer suspects sewage leak, but where?

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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...

Don’t forget to service your RV range

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By Chris Dougherty The RV range is a pretty simple device, and usually works when lighted. However, without a little maintenance it can fail, which...

RV winterizing quick tips

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV Technician Note: This post was published previously. There are a couple of very helpful tips from readers in the Comments, which...

What’s a good metal roof sealant for RVs?

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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...

Too many dashboard accessories?

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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...

Tools for RVers: Two handy screwdrivers

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Chris Dougherty, Certified RV Technician, submitted this article while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. A standard throughout the RV industry, Robertson or square...

How to keep your RV absorption fridge running efficiently

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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...

Avoid black tank “pyramid” problems

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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...

Sagging slideout topper – What’s an RVer to do?

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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 owner stymied by stuck-out step

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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...

Video: What you may not know about your CO detector

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Ex-fireman and Certified RV Technician Chris Dougherty points out some features of an RV's carbon monoxide detector that many RVers do not know about. https://youtu.be/-4m3ZBlCPUg ##RVT814;...

RV essential tools: Rivet guns

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a piece he wrote while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. Many RVs...

RV essential tools: Caulking accessories

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a piece he wrote while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. These tools...

What’s causing a sweating mattress?

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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...

Improve your RV life with a scissor jack adapter tool

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is an article he penned while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. I don’t...

Want cold food & drinks? Keep your RV refrigerator happy!

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is an article he wrote about RV refrigerators while serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. RVers...

Will weight on rear of RV trailer off-balance the rig?

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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 mold: Seek and destroy!

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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 moisture misery

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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...

Secure compartment locks — Can cams be replaced?

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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...

Sleep-deprived RVer needs help selecting new mattress

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Here is a question Chris Dougherty, Certified RV Technician, received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. Dear Chris, A quick question,...

Five ways to unintentionally ruin your RV

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By Chris Dougherty Former technical editor of RVtravel.com Through the years I have seen people with RV damage that they could completely avoid simply by paying...

How to maintain your RV while it’s in use

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV Technician One of my best friends likes to say that once the Fourth of July hits, the summer is over. I'm...

RVers’ tools: Dual foot tire gauge

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Maintaining the proper air pressure in your RV's tires is essential, as it is for your tow or towed vehicle. There are lots of...

Why use an RVDA/RVIA certified RV technician for repair work

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician In 1984 the RV industry, led by our friend Gary Bunzer, the RV Doctor, developed some of the first formal testing...

How to care for an RV awning

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By Chris Dougherty An RV awning is a great addition to any RV and with a little care it will provide many years of service.There...

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