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A quick guide to troubleshooting RV furnace problems

Chuck Woodbury -
Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. When winter arrives, most service calls...

How well is your RV air conditioner working?

RV Staff -
Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. One of the calls we often...

Protect your furnace vent from LP-sniffing bugs

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Frustrated with a frigid RV furnace, our friend Joe tried everything he could. The thing refused to light and...

RV Electricity – Start me up … Generators and rooftop air conditioners

Mike Sokol -
Dear Readers, I saw a lot of cool stuff at the Hershey RV show last month, and the manufacturers are sending me demo gear to...

Guide to maintaining the RV heating system

RV Staff -
If you are a serious winter RVer or if you travel in your coach during the chilly fall or early spring months, then you...

Which heater is best: Forced air, ceramic or catalytic?

Greg Illes -
By Greg Illes We were up on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, boondocking out in the Kaibab Forest at around 8,500 feet elevation....

Catalytic heater is a good alternative to forced air furnace

RV Staff -
Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking.  Hi Bob, We like to boondock in the national forests of the West in summer but find...

Why does our A/C unit freeze up?

RV Staff -
Dear Gary, We have a 15 kBTU ducted Duo-Therm roof-mounted air conditioner on our coach. No heat pump. Here in Texas, when temperatures are over...

Keeping cool in a spring desert

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Bob Difley Some snowbirds like to stick it out in the desert until the increasing heat thoroughly thaws out their bones before moving north....

This cold winter a propane heater may provide welcome warmth

Bob Difley -
  The Mr. Heater is "the most popular portable propane heater in North America." This patented radiant 4,000-18,000 BTU liquid propane heater connects directly to...

Alde introduces compact hydronic constant water boiler/heater

Bob Difley -
  Alde Corp., market leader in innovative hydronic heating solutions, announces the release of its new 3020 with Flow. Based on the proven efficiency and...

Maintain your RV roof vent – even in winter

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Roger Danforth While it may not seem such a critical item in winter, keeping your roof vents clean and fully operational is an RVer's...

Omni Chill High-Efficiency A/C system enables three A/Cs

Bob Difley -
GOSHEN, Ind. — Until now it has been impossible to operate three RV air conditioners in “cooling” mode at the same time. With each...

RV Electricity – Electric space heater safety, Part 2

Mike Sokol -
By Mike Sokol As promised, here's Part 2 on space heater safety. Last week we discussed the wattage and amperage draw requirements of various wattage...

RV Electricity – Electric space heater safety, Part 1

Mike Sokol -
By Mike Sokol This is a special two-part article on a topic that's not only seasonal, it's very important to your safety, both in your...

New app remotely controls RV thermostat

Emily Woodbury -
Dometic's new CT Bluetooth Thermostat (CTBT) app, for iOS and Android, can control the temperature of Domestic single zone air conditioners and the furnace...

Airstream debuts new heating system

Emily Woodbury -
  It only takes a quick glimpse of the aluminum to recognize an Airstream trailer. New for 2018, the iconic company is installing Alde Compact...

A/C concerns in long-term shady campsite for camp hosts

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  Dear Gary, We start our first 8-week camp hosting activity in a few weeks. Our campsite is very shady with hardly any sunlight making...

Furnace gobbles electricity when boondocking: Try this instead

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  Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking.  Hi Bob, Our RV's furnace, though powerful and keeps us warm, uses a lot of electricity...

RV raindrops keep fallin’ on the head — under the A/C!

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...

Will Aqua Hot system stink you out of your RV?

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...

Full-time RVing: Staying warm — without busting the bank

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris Here's a question from an RV forum: Can you live full time in your RV on $1,000 a month?...

Is your RV furnace burning your money?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Here's a question worthy of posting on an Internet RV forum: "How much propane will a 15,000 btu RV...

Keep the warm air inside with a vent insulator

Bob Difley -
By Bob Difley RVs are meant to be used not just in summer and not just when it is warm and sunny. Achieving comfortable living...

Add warmth and ambiance to your RV with an electric fireplace

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley If you miss having the warmth and ambiance of a fireplace in your RV, the Dimplex 25" LED Electric Fireplace Insert may...

Full-time RV travels — Heat with gas or electricity?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris For full-timers, keeping an eye on the budget can be critical to your lifestyle. When boondocking, your heating source...

Maintaining the RV heating system

RV Staff -
By Gary Bunzer, the RV Doctor If you are wont to travel in your coach during the chilly fall or early spring months, or if...

Water heater — electric or propane, or both?

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Dear RV Doctor, I have a Jayco trailer that has a dual electric/propane water heater. The propane heats the water faster, but the electric is...

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...

How to fix unknown (furnace?) squeak

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 Dear RV Shrink:We have a squeak that is making me crazy. My husband has a hearing problem and does not hear high-pitched noise. I...

What can be done about uneven heating in fifth wheel?

RV Staff -
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...

Invest in RV A/C? Wife says “yes”; hubby says “no”

RV Staff -
Dear RV Shrink:We love our new trailer. We are teachers and take each summer off and head to the mountains. Our kids love the...

Cool your RV for a penny a day

Bob Difley -
By Bob DifleyHot summer days are still ahead, resulting in hot, sleepless nights as well. If you are a boondocker/dry camper and don't always...

Water dripping outside and inside RV on dry day. Why?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
It can be a bit disconcerting: You've got the RV out for a trip and you notice water dripping down the side of the...

Reminder: Tighten your (hidden) air conditioner bolts

Chuck Woodbury -
By Russ and Tiña De MarisAs Federal Highway Administration funds get tighter, the condition of America's roads reflects this budgetary bulimia: Potholes and rough...

Are RV vent fans a good idea?

Chuck Woodbury -
Editor's note: Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Dear Chris, I am in the process of buying a new trailer, and I was wondering if...

Help keep your RV warm or cool with vent pillow

RV Staff -
By Bob Difley Roof vents are a terrific feature of RVs. They allow a flow of air to circulate through the RV, light to help...

Help avoid water heater problems with tank rinser

RV Staff -
It's likely that you don't think about your water heater much. As long as it turns on and you get hot water what's to...

Save propane with CheapHeat electric heating system

RV Staff -
The standard way for recreational vehicles of all types to heat their interiors has been by bottled propane (LPG). Now the CheapHeat™ system gives...

Catalytic heaters warm your RV without draining batteries

RV Staff -
If you've become frustrated with the inefficiency of your RV's forced air furnace, especially when dry-camping and it kills your batteries in record time,...

Think you need to replace your AC fan motor? Maybe not

RV Staff -
By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service It's warm out and air conditioners are humming — or should be. Then comes the request for service. A common...

Keep mildew away with compact dehumidifier

RV Staff -
It's only natural during the rainy season to close our RV windows to keep the heat in and the rain out. That's all good,...

Using a propane heater in your RV? Be careful!

RV Staff -
By Jim Twamley RVers have been using propane heat for almost as long as there have been RVs. Most RVs come with a forced air...

Keep your cat (and yourself) warm with a “cat” heater

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris   While our own four-footed feline thinks our "cat" heater was made just for her, "cat" stands for catalytic....

Swing your wall heater out for better coverage

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes We've been running non-fan-driven heaters for quite a while now, for all the well-known reasons: outstanding propane efficiency, zero battery usage, silent...

Radiant heaters: An alternative to RV forced air furnaces

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes Heating in most RVs is with a forced-air, propane-fired system. These heaters are effective at heating up the trailer or coach in...

Keep temps under control digitally

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes When we first traveled in cool weather in our RV, we luxuriated in the coziness of the cabin heater. After decades of...

Lingering in the desert? Keep cool the low-energy way

RV Staff -
By Bob Difley   Some RVers like to stick it out in the desert until the increasing heat thoroughly thaws out their bones before moving north....

Dealing with RV air conditioner “freeze-ups” 

RV Staff -
By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service This time of year we get calls for air conditioner service. Often the caller is all worked up because...

Roof reflectivity can help your RV beat the heat

RV Staff -
Courtesy Dicor Corporation and RVtravel.com staff You may have noticed the logo for the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program attached to various appliances, electronics,...
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