Tag: Maintenance
Every RVer should have one of these portable air compressors
By Nanci Dixon
As full-timers, we gradually accumulate gear. After a rear dual tire lost its valve stem and the tire had to be replaced,...
When RV parts are discontinued, DIY projects to the rescue!
By Nanci Dixon
When motorhome parts are discontinued, it is time for a DIY fix. Our 2017 motorhome has a unique living area wall light...
Is your RV out of balance? This might be the cause
By Barry Zander
When your chassis arrived at the RV manufacturer, the assemblers probably didn’t take into account the weight distribution of the rig. Is...
RV service centers and stores are out of parts. Now what?
By Nanci Dixon
A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article about RV dealers running out of RVs and service centers being jammed. There...
My new favorite tool: I’ve solved so many RV issues with this gadget!
By Nanci Dixon
My new favorite tool was just delivered. It is a Digital Inspection Endoscope that allows me to see into very tight, small,...
Extend your batteries’ life with proper care
By Greg Illes
Battery capacity is a common topic among RVers, with much discussion of LED lighting and various power-saving techniques.
But less understood is the...
Gearbox broke and our slide is grinding – Help!
Dear Mark,
We are on the road and I think a gearbox broke when we went to deploy our kitchen slide. The slide moved about...
RV dealers are running out of RVs. Service centers are jammed
By Nanci Dixon
This is RVing during COVID-19. As summer approached, it became clear to many, many Americans that travel by RV was a much...
Fridge not cooling? Diagnosis of problem may be easy
Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service.
Do you have an RV refrigerator...
Indiana RV technician school hopes to help fill big need
by Terri Nighswonger
Finding an RV technician while you are on the road can be a lifesaver … or at least a vacation saver....
Carry some basic tools – even if you can’t use them
By Greg Illes
Well, that's sort of a joke title — why carry tools if you can't use them? Actually, the answer is simple: You...
Choose and safely use the proper ladder for RV care
By Greg Illes
Most every RV has some kind of built-in ladder to get up on top and inspect or maintain the rig. So why...
