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RV air conditioners: Maintenance tips and what to inspect

RV Travel -
By Dustin Simpson Join me in the video below as I explain more about RV air conditioners and the maintenance they require and why it...

The aluminum outer skin of my 2011 Jayco is pitting. Why? How can I fix it?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, My RV's aluminum siding is pitted, especially at the front top and around the outline of the decals. What can I do to...

Oil has been in the ground for millions of years. Why do I need to change it regularly?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, I have always heard that oil should be changed once a year because it will degrade just sitting there. I have also read...

5 annual RV maintenance projects you should do once a year

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard In the video below, join Chris from Why Wait for a look at five important annual RV maintenance projects that you SHOULD...

Carbon monoxide testers are in every RV, but are they adequate?

Dave Solberg -
As we have discussed a few times, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) relies on codes and standards set by the National Fire Prevention Association...

What you need to do to protect the exterior body of your RV

RV Travel -
By Dustin Simpson Maintaining the exterior body of your RV is essential to keep it looking good and protect it from the elements. Here are...

Why your RV keeps breaking—and what repair techs say most owners get wrong

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If you’ve spent any time around RVers, you’ve heard it or said it yourself: “These things just aren’t built like they used to be.” There’s...

How to remove rusty bolts from your RV

Gail Marsh -
A routine RV exterior check revealed several rusty bolts on our rig. Rusty bolts can show up in all the places where your RV...

Ask Dave: What is ‘puffing’? Is it illegal?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, Is it legal to let your car idle for a period of time to warm up the engine? I was told there are...

A reminder to perform these often overlooked RV maintenances

RV Travel -
By Gail Marsh We have no problem remembering the “big things” in RV maintenance. Examine and clean the roof? Check! Care for slide outs? Check!...

What is ‘burping’ an RV? Do I need to do this?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave,  I have been told by a few of my European friends that I should "burp" my RV occasionally. What is burping and is...

How I learned to navigate the language of RV maintenance and DIY repair

Janet Groene -
By Janet Groene The men in my life can fix, build, or maintain anything. As a woman, I was left out of conversations about microfarads,...
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