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What can be done about a leaky slideout?

RV Staff -
Dear Gary, We recently purchased a 2004 coach. From the moment we got it the slideout has leaked so bad that the wood trim around...

Why is there a floor cutout below the bathtub drain?

RV Staff -
Dear Gary, I have a 1997 Jayco Eagle 30-foot travel trailer. I am doing a complete tear out and rebuild. I have come across replacing...

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

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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...

Winnebago debuts new way to get parts for its motorhomes

Chuck Woodbury -
To make it easier for owners of Winnebago motorhomes to get parts and accessories for their RVs, Winnebago has debuted a new online service...

RV Mods: Don’t let appliance control boards throw you into fits

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Perhaps some of the most mysterious of RV technical issues surround electronically controlled appliances. "Back in the old days,"...

Have an RV mod to share with the rest of us?

Deanna Tolliver -
Calling all handymen (and handywomen)! We want to see the modifications you've made to your RV, AND, we want to share them with our...

Roof sealing questions and answers

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Courtesy Dicor Corporation Here are some of my most frequently asked roof sealing questions: Our RV has an all-aluminum exterior. We're looking for a roof sealant...

Actively using your RV? Maintain it even now

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is an article he wrote while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. One of...

What can be done for RV sidewall delamination?

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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...

RVer wants info for DIY onboard systems diagnostic work

RV Staff -
Hello Gary, I was wondering if you could recommend a comprehensive technical publication for doing diagnostic work on RV refrigerators, hot water tanks and...

A call for action to speed up RV repairs

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck Woodbury The new chairman of the RV Dealers Association, Tim Wegge, addressed the problem of long waits for RV repairs in a...

Shops can easily find water leaks with new Sealtech leak tester

Bob Difley -
The most frustrating maintenance problem in the RV industry has been locating those hard-to-find water leaks. Repeated repair attempts, customer frustration, and incredible structural...

Spouses disagree on how to handle a nosy neighbor

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Dear RV Shrink: We live in our motorhome full time and have no home base. My husband likes to change the oil himself and...

Drive ’til the wheels fall off? Seems like this RVer did

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Put this in the "Only in California" file.  A motorhome, held together largely with bungee cords, was spotted motoring (well,...

DIY upgrade from OEM showerhead to Oxygenics BodySpa

Bob Difley -
Economic use of water for RVers that frequently boondock or dry camp without a water hookup is a given. And the less water you...

Take care with your RV generator switchovers

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Got a "built-in" RV generator? Don't have to "plug and unplug" shore power cords when switching from shore power to the genset? Then you...

DIY – Safely welding on your RV

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Hello Mike, I recently purchased a travel trailer and need to reweld the bumper support to the frame. Besides unhooking the battery, what other...

What to do about a surging RV generator

RV Staff -
Dear Gary, I recently purchased a toy hauler with a generator with only 27 hours on the meter. At first the governor appeared to...

Winter is almost here – Time to prep that RV!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Courtesy of Dicor Fall is a great time for RVing. The air is crisp and cool, and the leaves are changing every shade of yellow,...

Shower door sags — baffles 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...

Don’t take “no” for an answer when you DIY

RV Staff -
Dear RV Shrink: We bought a used motorhome recently and now live in it full-time. We love the lifestyle but it is causing my...

RVers — Watch out for “helpful” con artists

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris A few years ago we were parked at a Utah Walmart when a man knocked on our door. He...

Update on keeping black tank smells out of your RV

RV Staff -
In last week's Quick Tips, we included a tip from a reader about keeping black water smells from getting back into the RV by...

Now is the time to get rid of mold and mildew

Bob Difley -
  Summer's when RV and boat owners notice nature taking its toll — inside and out. Between the mold, algae and dirt, things...

An RV curse: Mold and mildew

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a piece he wrote while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. Many RVers...

Be creative when your RV breaks down

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris None of us like having something break down on our rig. But, hey, it's reality. Breakdowns happen, and they're...

Sikaflex-221 — the workhorse of RV sealants

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Sealants should be a part of every RVer's toolbox. With the beating an RV takes, especially now with America's roads needing major...

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...

Reader complains about foggy double-pane windows

RV Staff -
  From editor Chuck Woodbury I received this email from reader Norman Powers about foggy double-pane windows in his RV. I am sharing it with...

Reader seeks help with Keystone trailer problems

RV Staff -
  From editor Chuck Woodbury I received this email from reader Peter Morgenstern about several unresolved issues with his Keystone Cougar travel trailer and lack...

Replacing RV awning — roller tube question

RV Staff -
  Dear Gary, I need to replace the awning fabric on my 18-foot awning. All of the aftermarket replacements I find are two pieces, a...

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...

Motorhome leans — Why, and what to do?

RV Staff -
  Dear Gary, My new motorhome leans to the passenger side. The weight record shows that the passenger side rear is about 1,000 pounds different...

3-In-One Slide-Out Silicone Lube prevents sticking/squeaking

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Squeaking and squealing from slide-outs, windows and doors that are sticking can ruin the calm of a campsite, but new 3-In-One RVcare...

What to do for an unstable TV antenna

RV Staff -
  Dear Gary, I have a Winegard crank-up TV antenna, and when it's cranked in the up position it rocks back and forth when the...

RV holding tank crack

RV Staff -
  Dear Gary, We bought a new Keystone fifth wheel toy hauler about a year-and-a-half ago. It went out of warranty after one year and now...

Boondocking: Shake, rattle and roll

Bob Difley -
  Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking.  Dear Bob, I've just begun boondocking and have traveled down some bumpy dirt roads looking for...

Not-so-happy camper jacks customer needs help

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...

Proper RV chassis grounding to prevent “hot skin” condition

Mike Sokol -
  Dear Mike, I stumbled on noshockzone.org and it has been very informative. Thanks for the time you have put into it. I am in...

Caulk is critical

RV Staff -
  Dear Gary, I just purchased your book, The RV Owner's Handbook; thanks for the wealth of information. I own a 27-foot recreational vehicle and...

Fix your own RV? Here are some tips

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Bob Difley If you find RV repair facilities expensive, you are not alone. And maybe you feel that you don't have the skills to...

Tiffin limits factory service on older motorhomes

Chuck Woodbury -
  RED BAY, Ala., Feb. 20, 2017 — — Tiffin Motorhomes has advised RV owners of a change to its factory service policy that prohibits...

Rubber roof issues: Reglue, Eternabond, or both?

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...

RV’s gas oven won’t heat up

RV Staff -
  Dear Gary, The gas oven in our motorhome just quit working. We have an Amana range/oven in a Winnebago. The burners on the range...

TV antenna not pulling in the signal? This may help

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris Bless the heart of old John Winegard. A "Depression Era" child, Winegard started his fortune in the 1950s when...

Two years to find RV’s water leak — Now what?

RV Staff -
  Dear RV Shrink: It's jump or swim around here. I need your help. I feel like I am married to Jacques Cousteau. We have...

Water pumps out of RV’s city water inlet

RV Staff -
  Dear Gary, I keep my 29-foot Dutchmen Class C parked under my pole barn.  It's plugged in for power but nothing else is hooked...

How to adjust a Lippert slideout

RV Staff -
 Dear RV Doctor:Can you explain the adjustment sequence on how far the slides go in and out with my Lippert slideout? The manual just...

RV shower stall leaks — What to do?

RV Staff -
 Dear RV Doctor:We have a 2007 Damon RV with a leaking “hex” shower stall. It is leaking somewhere in the glass section framing or...

How to fix propane leak in RV range

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 Dear RV Doctor:I have a gas leak in a stove/oven around one of the compression fittings. I have done everything I can think of...
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