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RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Newsletter Editor -
Issue 1488 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,...

We had our RV custom painted. Here’s what the process was like…

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon Like many RVs with decal graphics, our motorhome had started to show signs of age after only four years. The decals were...

RV resale: Appearance matters, so protect your RV’s looks

RV Staff -
Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. Appearance matters when making a sale,...

Does your RV have a built-in outdoor kitchen? 

Emily Woodbury -
Does your RV have a built-in outdoor kitchen? If so, do you use it? Outdoor kitchens can be a big selling point for certain...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, August 26, 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...

Seal out the weather – with putty tape

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you're an RV do-it-yourselfer, chances are good you've already encountered "putty tape." This sticky material is a regular...

Stay safe on your RV roof

RV Staff -
Courtesy Dicor Corporation Getting to your RV roof The first rule of anything you do with an RV roof, even if to just check it out...

Readers tell us: How many bumper stickers are on your RV or tow vehicle?

Emily Woodbury -
By Emily Woodbury Does your RV or tow vehicle look like this one below? Do you just have a few stickers? Do you not have...

RV Doctor: What to do about RV siding delamination

RV Staff -
Dear Gary: I have a 2004 RV with a wood frame. Last summer I noticed what I believe you call "delaminating" on the front section....

Keep tabs on your RV’s sealants to prevent leaks

RV Staff -
The following was provided to us by the Dicor Corporation If the sealant around your roof edges, skylights and the like is looking cracked, brittle,...

How to minimize “thermal checking” damage to your RV’s fiberglass

Chuck Woodbury -
By Floyd Mayberry READER SUBMISSION TO RVTRAVEL.COM I have seen posts on various RV forums inquiring about RV fiberglass damage known as “thermal checking.” I had...

Why does the windshield pop out of the seal on my Class A?

RV Staff -
Dear Gary, I have a 2001, 35-foot Class A that has a two-piece windshield. I am having problems with the windshield coming out of the...

Carefree’s Screen Room adds extra living space to your RV

Bob Difley -
  With summer on its way, camping season will soon be in full swing. When it gets hot and buggy, or when the grandkids show...

Xtend Outdoors offers custom RV skirting

Bob Difley -
  Xtend Outdoors announced the launch of custom skirting for RVs. Made of heavy-duty vinyl, the RV skirting endures all kinds of weather elements, according...

Prevent roof leaks: Keep an eye on your sealants

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If the sealant around your roof edges, skylights and the like is looking cracked, brittle, loose or turned up at the edges, some repair...

What can be done for RV sidewall delamination?

RV Staff -
Dear Gary, What's the most inexpensive way to deal with a soft wall spot where there was prior water damage? Also, the outside has...

Get a “bumper crop” from your RV garden!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Back in the "early days" of RVing, folks who had "house cars" really did a lot of roughing it....

Light up your (RV) life … without flipping a switch!

Chuck Woodbury -
Let there be light — where you want it, when you need it — to deter theft and keep you and your RV safe....

RV owner stymied by stuck-out step

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
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...

The mystery of the burning RV cover

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck Woodbury Now here's a situation that you have likely never encountered: a brand-new RV cover, in this case a high-quality one from ADCO...

RV Electricity – Quick Tips #02 – Lightning Safety

Mike Sokol -
Is it safe to stay in my RV during a lightning storm? I know an automobile or truck is a safe place to be  during...

How to easily remove old, ugly decals from your RV

Chuck Woodbury -
If your RV is getting up there in age, there's a good chance its decals are not looking so good — faded out, cracked,...

RV sealants prevent water leaks

RV Staff -
  Dear Gary, I sure wish I had the ability to attend more of your workshops. Do most RV manufacturers use butyl tape under the...

RV Mods: Is an RV cover right for you?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris It's never too early to think about storing your unit in preparation for a long cold winter or when...

Removing and sealing RV cabover windows

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as...

Take advantage of rain to look for leaks

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Courtesy Dicor Corporation One thing we all know the spring season brings is much-needed rain for our plant life to begin to bud and...

RV body dent fixed with a “wrap”?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving...

Banish ugly streaks with Star brite Black Streak Remover

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley If those ugly black streaks from water run-off bug you, Star brite® has a spray that will get rid of them. Description Black Streak...

Bent motorhome door fazes RVer

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
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...

Opti-Brite LED headlamps: rugged, with stunning engineering

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Optronics International, a manufacturer of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, announced its most advanced Opti-Brite LED Headlamps featuring advanced retroflective LED technology...

Keep dirt out of your RV with a Reversible Awning Leisure Mat

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Camco’s Reversible Awning Leisure Mats measure 6 x 9 feet and are made of high-quality mold and mildew resistant material, are easily...

Clean all your vehicles the fun way with Foam Blaster

Bob Difley -
    By Bob Difley The Chemical Guys Foam Blaster 6 Foam Gun is a fun and easy tool for washing any vehicle. Using the power...

Black streaks from A/C weeping causing weeping

RV Staff -
 By Chris DoughertyChris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...

Wife concerned about RV’s water leak; hubby says no problem

RV Staff -
Dear RV Shrink:After a recent rainstorm I found a pool of water on my makeup table in our motorhome bedroom. There is a small...

Replace or repaint RV swooshes — Which is better?

RV Staff -
Dear RV Shrink:Now you've done it. Since your column on removing weathered decals and painting them back on, my husband has been out buying...

Replacement RV window glass causing pain

RV Staff -
By Chris DoughertyChris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...

Hubby wants to repaint fading RV decals. Wife worried!

RV Staff -
Dear RV Shrink:I need help quick. My husband thinks he's Rembrandt. Our motorhome decals have started to fade and crack. He got a bid...

RV is stuck with step extended. Help!

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician Dear Chris, I have a 2011 Newmar Gas Class A. The steps automatically retract when the engine is started. They didn't...

Handy RV Gadgets: Extendable cleaning brushes

RV Staff -
By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician I like a clean RV and anything to help make that process easier is on my radar. My years in...

Do-it-yourself back-up camera install?

RV Staff -
By Ted Choat with Russ and Tiña De Maris Ted, who claims to be 148 years old, writes, "Anything labeled 'easier' gets my vote." So...

The dirty dog and the locked door

RV Staff -
By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service No, this post is not about a dog eating anyone's homework. I had an RV service call, all because a...

Dry rot fix in a bottle may be just what you need

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many RVs, particularly older ones, have a fair amount of wood in their structure. And wood, sad to say,...

Save those headlights from road hazards with this easy shield

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes As we prepared for our Alaska trip, we read many warnings about damage caused by flying rocks. Having traveled thousands of miles...

Refinish those worn-out exterior RV hatches and trim

RV Staff -
By doityourselfrv.com Tired of yellowing RV hatches, vents and trim? Consider this method for making the yellow disappear and the pieces look brand-new again! Cost effective,...

Protect your engine and radiator with a grill screen

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes We were happily driving along the highway, enjoying the passing scenery, when suddenly a small flock of sparrows crossed our path, darting...

Repair UV damage quickly and easily

RV Staff -
By Jim Twamley Look around the RV park and you'll see examples of UV radiation damage. Window frames, vents and corner pieces that have yellowed...

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