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Use self-fusing silicone tape for weatherproof connections

By Greg Illes Standard vinyl electrical tape has been around for a long time – too long, some would say. The problem with this commonly...

Find RV roof leaks? Here’s what’s next

Editor's note: This information is provided by roof membrane manufacturer Dicor Products. While there's plenty of "promotion" for their product included, some of the...

Installing Safe T Plus and KONI shocks. Is it worth it?

Today we had Safe T Plus Steering Control and KONI shocks installed on our 40’ Tiffin Phaeton motorhome. Is it worth it? The jury...

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...

Readers speak out about scary expensive RV repair bills

Here at RVtravel.com, we recently conducted a poll asking readers to tell about their highest RV repair bills. We expected to hear some whoppers,...

Ask Dave: What is the recommended care for standard stabilizer jacks?

Dear Dave, I have a 2021 R-Pod 192. The threads and pivot points on my stabilizer jacks need to be clean and lubricated in order...

Ask Dave: What is the best lubrication spray for my RV’s slideouts?

Dear Dave, What is the best lubrication spray for my RV's slideouts to keep them from jerking? —Randy Dear Randy, To provide a more specific recommendation for...

This RV is in the shop for slide-out damage. Don’t let this happen!

Our friends Dustin and Ashley Simpson down at California RV Specialists shared this video on their YouTube channel. This RV has some serious slide-out...

RV Mods: Improve your fire escape-ability

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Steve Barnes, a regular RVtravel.com reader, took to heart one of our RV safety videos that stressed the importance...

Replace or repair RV’s window glazing seals to prevent glass damage

By Dustin Simpson, California RV Specialists If you have determined that it's time to replace your window glazing seals, where do you start? Window glazing seals are...

Maintaining and replacing insert molding helps avoid damage, mold and rot

By Dustin Simpson, California RV Specialists It's important to make sure your RV is taken care of, so please don’t forget your insert moldings. Part of...

Our RV’s retractable stairs quit working. Cheaply made parts are to blame

Every now and then my spouse echoes his sentiment on an irritating subject – premature failure of electronic components, or, as he puts it,...