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How well do you know your putty tape?

By Roger Danforth If you do much RV maintenance or repair, chances are good you've encountered "putty tape." This sticky material is a regular performer...

Two clever RV fan screw hacks to add functionality to your RV

By Cheri Sicard The folks from the Sagebrushers YouTube channel share two creative RV fan screw hacks in the video below. They travel in a...

Foam gap filler is a quick fix for cracks and holes in the RV

By Nanci Dixon The first time I used foam gap filler we were covering a few holes in our old RV. The foam expanded a...

Airbags on cars and RVs deteriorate. How to maintain your air ride system

By Randall Brink If you have a newer Class C motorhome or a Class A manufactured since the mid-1980s, there is a good chance that...

Have a paint nick or chip on your RV? Here’s an easy trick

After many miles and a few gravel roads, our motorhome had a number of paint chips and nicks. I blame it on the road...

11 unexpected ways sandpaper comes in handy in the RV

Space is so limited in our RV that I like to find common products that can be used in different ways. Let’s face it,...

It’s roll-out time for your RV awning. Is it ready?

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

Rust: How to prevent it from damaging your RV

Left unchecked, rust can quickly ruin more than just your RV’s look. You want to do everything you can to prevent rust on your...

A dry day—but water’s dripping outside and inside my RV!

It’s a bit disconcerting: You've got the RV out for a trip and you notice water dripping. Dripping down the side of the rig....

DIY: Remove and replace rotted flooring in your RV

Those who love—and preserve—an older RV often find a painful reality in their treasure: soft spots in the flooring. The problem is usually traced...

Finding a good service department is one of the most important parts of RVing

We all have our “must-have” lists when purchasing a big-ticket item. We use these lists because they help narrow down our choices when, say,...

RV Mods: Improve your fire escape-ability

Steve Barnes, a longtime RVtravel.com reader, took to heart one of our RV safety videos that stressed the importance of regularly checking your RV's...

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