Tag: Q&A
RV winterizing quick tips
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...
Tools for RVers: Two handy screwdrivers
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...
Yikes! A holding tank pyramid!
By Chris Dougherty
Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a question he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...
RV grill connection confusion
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 Doctor: Where’s the VIN on a fifth wheel?
Dear Gary,
I have been given a fifth wheel that has no title. I am in the process of obtaining that, but need to know...
RV Doctor: RV water heater and fridge pilot light problems
Dear Gary,
I am having a problem with the pilot light on the hot water tank on my old motorhome. I can light the pilot...
Don’t forget to take care of your RV’s frame
By Chris Dougherty
CERTIFIED RV TECHNICIAN
As advanced as today’s RVs are, one thing that seems to be overlooked by many manufacturers is the finish of...
RV not winterized; camping; temp dropped to 25; worried!
Dear Gary,
I am freaking out! The temperature got down to 25 last night and we have water in our water heater and one gallon...
Avoid black tank “pyramid” problems
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?
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
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...
“Dew” away with mildew!
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...






