Monday, March 27, 2023

MENU

SUBSCRIBE TO RVTravel FREE
SUBSCRIBE TO RVTravel FREE
HomeTagsRepairs and maintenance

Tag: Repairs and maintenance

Ask Dave: Why do I need to keep the shore power cord plugged into the onboard electrical box?

Dave Solberg -
Answers to questions about RV Repair and Maintenance from RV expert Dave Solberg, author of the "RV Handbook" and the managing editor of the...

Skip the repair shop – Do it yourself with a “how-to” notebook

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon We bought a new RV with more bells and whistles, electronics and do-dads in it than our previous landlocked home had. In...

Frustrating shortages continue: Broken AC, no new units to buy and no parts for fixing

Nanci Dixon -
Our air conditioner had been working on and off for a few months. Well, actually, it hasn't been working well since it was brand-new...

What to do when your RV breaks down: Everything you should know

Gail Marsh -
When your RV breaks down it’s never expected. And not one person I know likes when it happens. But sometimes trouble finds you or,...

Customize your RV’s interior to fit your lifestyle. Here are some examples

Kate Doherty -
This is the second installment in a customizing series focusing on custom and functional cabinetry. Hopefully it inspires you to update your own rig! In...

This RVer forgot to unplug the electric cord and drove away. A reminder for all RVers

Kate Doherty -
One motorhome owner began driving away while the electric cord was still plugged into the park's electrical pedestal. It damaged the bay door hinge...

Did we fix our truck’s scary “death wobble”? No, but here’s more information…

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh It’s amazing how many of you responded to our experience with our truck's "death wobble.” We wrote about that a couple of...

Stranded on the side of the road, should you trust a stranger’s help?

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon One of our first RV trips in our renovated, newly rebuilt, Class C RV was to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Long...

Rust: How to prevent it from damaging your RV

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh Left unchecked, rust can quickly ruin more than just your RV’s look. Rust has the potential to make your rig unsafe as...

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

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon After many miles and a few gravel roads, our motorhome had a number of paint nicks and chips. I blame it on...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Newsletter Editor -
Issue 1513 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

He bought an RV with $20,000 worth of damage. His warning to you…

Randall Brink -
By Randall Brink I couldn't have been happier on the day I took delivery of my Foretravel Grand Villa U300. I had done a lot...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Newsletter Editor -
This newsletter is for intelligent, open-minded RVers. If you comment on an article, do it with respect for others. If not, you will be denied...

Can’t get the propane to flow in your motorhome? Check this first

RV Staff -
Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. The propane won't flow in your...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, October 30, 2020

Newsletter Editor -
This newsletter is for intelligent, open-minded RVers. If you comment on an article, do it with respect for others. If not, you will be denied...

Has your RV ever been in a repair shop for a month or longer?

Emily Woodbury -
We can cross our fingers all we want, but we know, sadly, that many of you have had to leave your RV in a...

When RV parts are discontinued, DIY projects to the rescue!

Nanci Dixon -
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...

Have you ever needed aid with a slideout stuck in the out position?

Emily Woodbury -
We are crossing all of our fingers and toes that you've never needed aid for a slideout that's stuck in the out position, or,...

RV service centers and stores are out of parts. Now what?

Nanci Dixon -
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...

Gearbox broke and our slide is grinding – Help!

Emily Woodbury -
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...

Supply of mobile RV technicians not keeping up with demand

Terri Nighswonger -
By Terri Nighswonger With some nine million RVs on the road and even more expected in the near future, the need for RV mobile technicians...

Can your air conditioner beat the heat?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris "Summer breeze, makes me feel fine. Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind." So sang Seals and Crofts. But...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Emily Woodbury -
Issue 1354 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Travel’s guide to DIY projects and RV mods to do while you’re stuck inside

Emily Woodbury -
Many of us are stuck inside right now, whether that's in our RV or our sticks-and-bricks home. If you're looking for some project ideas,...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1224

Emily Woodbury -
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

RV Shrink: Black tank outlet cracked – Can it be fixed?

RV Staff -
Dear RV Shrink: We just started a trip that will last two months. We have a 1989 travel trailer. It seems our exposed plumbing outlet...

RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): How to troubleshoot anything

Mike Sokol -
By Mike Sokol Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1145

RV Staff -
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and small-space living tips from the...

Wife wants to hire RV mechanic but hubby is a die-hard DIYer

RV Staff -
RV Shrink Dear RV Shrink: My husband thinks he’s a bona fide RV mechanic. He'll work on a problem until he’s probably spent more money than...

About

This website utilizes some advertising services. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Regardless of this potential revenue, unless stated otherwise, we only recommend products or services we believe provide value to our readers.

Get in touch

© 2023 RVTravel.com – All rights Reserved.

Sign up for the

RVtravel Newsletter

Sign up and receive 3 FREE RV Checklists: Set-Up, Take-Down and Packing List.

FREE