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Does windchill affect RV water lines freezing when driving?

Chuck Woodbury - October 15, 2020

Dear editor, We were advised by a dealer RV technician to winterize our water lines while driving in cold weather. The claim is that windchill...

RV Education 101: Watch the RV battery discharge numbers

RV Staff - July 23, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® Never let a 12-volt battery discharge below 12 volts, or a 6-volt battery discharge below 6 volts. That might sound...

RV Education 101: Good surge protector highly recommended

RV Staff - July 17, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® If expensive appliances and sensitive electronic equipment like inverters, microwaves, entertainment centers and refrigerators are exposed to improper wiring or...

RV Education 101: RV gray water tank maintenance tip

RV Staff - July 9, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® We always talk about black water holding tank maintenance, but seldom mention the gray water holding tank. The gray water...

How to keep your RV’s fresh water tank fresh

Mark Polk - July 5, 2020

Do not assume your RV's fresh water will stay safe and fresh like at home. Contaminated water is extremely dangerous. As RVers, we must...

RV Education 101: Keep holding tank odors out of the RV

RV Staff - July 2, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® RV holding tanks are designed with a vent pipe going from the top of the holding tank to the roof...

RV Education 101: RV black water holding tank tips

RV Staff - June 25, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® One thing lots of RV owners do not do is add enough water to the black water holding tank after...

RV Education 101: Use the NADA Guide when buying a used RV

RV Staff - June 18, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® There is an RV edition of the NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) guide. This is the appraisal guide most RV...

RV Education 101: Check the tires when buying a used RV

RV Staff - June 11, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® When you are buying a used RV, do not forget to check the tires. It’s not uncommon for RV tires...

RV Education 101: Always look for water damage when buying a used RV

RV Staff - June 4, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® The first thing I look for on a used RV is water damage. Water damage is quite common on used...

RV Education 101: RV Buying Tip: Don’t buy a “yard ornament” instead

RV Staff - May 27, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® If you buy an RV and don’t have any money left in your budget to use and enjoy the RV,...

RV Education 101: RV Buying Tips: What’s the best floor plan for you?

RV Staff - May 22, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® RV Buying Tips: What's the best floor plan for you? After you have a good idea of the type and size...

RV Education 101: RV Buying Tips: What size RV is best for you?

RV Staff - May 14, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® RV Buying Tips: What size is best for you? After you determine the best type of RV for you, consider what...

RV Education 101: RV Buying Tips: Don’t be in a rush

RV Staff - May 8, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® My number one tip when buying an RV is to avoid a hasty buying decision. What I mean is, purchasing...

RV Education 101: Maintain water level in RV lead acid battery

RV Staff - April 30, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101® If you have lead acid RV batteries, you need to check the water (electrolyte) levels in the batteries periodically. Hot...

RV Education 101: Establishing your RV’s pivot point

Chuck Woodbury - April 24, 2020

By Mark Polk RV EDUCATION 101 It doesn’t matter if you are driving a motorhome or towing a trailer, every vehicle has a pivot point. The pivot...

How to keep rodents out of your RV during storage

Chuck Woodbury - December 5, 2017

When RVs are stored for the winter it's not uncommon for mice and squirrels to make their winter home inside. In this video, Mark...

Avoid ‘frying’ appliances, electronics at RV parks

Chuck Woodbury - November 27, 2016

It's not unusual for your RV to be exposed to faulty campground electrical wiring like open neutral, open ground and reverse polarity. If ignored...

Video: RV tail swing. How to stay out of trouble

Chuck Woodbury - July 27, 2016

In this RV driving skills video from Mark Polk learn what tail swing is and how to avoid RV accidents where tail swing is...

RVing is more than just a hobby

RV Staff - April 11, 2016

By Jim Twamley Most RVers I meet are enthusiastic about RVing. We come from all walks of life and have one thing in common... we...

Guide to basic RV weight terms

RV Staff - April 6, 2016

Overloading an RV, whether a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer or other recreational vehicle, can spell big trouble. Here is advice from RV...

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