RV maintenance Archives

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

Dustin Simpson - August 1, 2023

Maintaining the exterior body of your RV is essential to keep it looking good and protect it from the elements. Here are some tips...

The hidden danger of formaldehyde in RVs

Dave Solberg - July 21, 2023

Over the years there has been much discussion and many articles written about formaldehyde present in RVs and the effect it can have on...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, July 17, 2023

Newsletter Editor - July 17, 2023

Issue 2166 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, RV videos, product reviews and...

Certified RV tech exposes 4 RV maintenance myths!

Video Editor - July 16, 2023

By Cheri Sicard Jacob, a certified RV technician from Rigor RV Repair, produced the video below to set the record straight about 4 RV maintenance...

Behind the scenes at the filming of Winnebago Man, the world’s angriest man

Dave Solberg - July 15, 2023

By Dave Solberg Winnebago is synonymous with the word "RV." However, in the late '80s, it also became known as the home of “The Angriest...

RV air conditioners: Maintenance tips and what to inspect

Dustin Simpson - June 27, 2023

Join me in the video below as I explain more about RV air conditioners and the maintenance they require and why it is very...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Newsletter Editor - June 27, 2023

Issue 2152 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, RV videos, product reviews and...

How to jack up your motorhome safely

Russ and Tiña De Maris - May 27, 2023

Does your motorhome need a tire change? Do you need to work on the brakes? There are plenty of maintenance and repair items that...

Are lithium batteries really worth it for RVers? Part 3: I finally answer the question (and comments)!

Dave Solberg - May 12, 2023

In the two previous installments of this series (here's part one and part two) I have been accused of either not answering the question, or...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, May 8, 2023

Newsletter Editor - May 8, 2023

Issue 2116 We apologize for the delay in getting the email alert sent to you. There was a glitch in the scheduling. (You know, while...

Are expensive lithium batteries really worth it? Part 2

Dave Solberg - May 6, 2023

In last week's part one comparing the differences in RV lithium batteries, we covered the type of cell used such as Grade A, Grade...

Why storing your RV outside can be a bad idea

Dave Solberg - April 21, 2023

Every year hundreds of thousands of RV owners all across the country need to store their RVs. Whether it is due to harsh winter...

Walmart announces addition of thousands of EV charging stations

Dave Solberg - April 14, 2023

Walmart has announced plans to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at thousands of its locations across the U.S. by 2023, according to a...

Think something is wrong with your RV? Perhaps check your memory instead…

Lucinda Belden - March 24, 2023

Have you ever wandered around your RV for at least thirty minutes or more looking for an object? My husband and I joke about...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, January 19, 2023

Newsletter Editor - January 19, 2023

Issue 2039 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Five short Q&As with Dave

Dave Solberg - January 18, 2023

Did you know that Dave answers almost every single email he receives? Now that's what you call impressive! He's also what you'd call a...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, January 13, 2023

Newsletter Editor - January 13, 2023

Issue 2035 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

A reminder to perform these basic RV maintenances often overlooked

Gail Marsh - January 12, 2023

We have no problem remembering the “big things” in RV maintenance. Examine and clean the roof? Check! Care for slide outs? Check! Regularly inspect...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Newsletter Editor - December 21, 2022

Issue 2018 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, September 22, 2022

Newsletter Editor - September 22, 2022

Issue 1954 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Help from a popular auto parts store gone wrong—battery bust!

Dave Solberg - August 12, 2022

As most of you know, I post an answer to a question from a reader Monday-Friday in the RV Daily Tips newsletter. This time,...

RV ‘Gremlins’, Part 6: The final chapter—RV water leaks

Dave Solberg - July 29, 2022

I saved the best for last! Sadly, everyone who owns an RV will experience a water leak at some point. The RV "gremlin" hiding...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, July 18, 2022

Newsletter Editor - July 18, 2022

Issue 1906 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV ‘Gremlins’, Part 4: RV roof air conditioners: Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t

Dave Solberg - July 15, 2022

We have had quite a number of questions come in concerning the efficiency and overall operation of RV roof air conditioners. Some don't cool,...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Newsletter Editor - July 13, 2022

Issue 1903 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, July 11, 2022

Newsletter Editor - July 11, 2022

Issue 1901 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV ‘Gremlins’, Part 2: The mysteries of 12-volt wiring

Dave Solberg - June 24, 2022

Before you continue reading, if you missed Part 1 (with an explanation about RV "Gremlins"), read it here. I don’t know if I can actually...

Ask Dave: What do you recommend to shine RV’s cabinets and floors?

Dave Solberg - June 23, 2022

Dear Dave, What do you think is the best product to shine my RV's floors and cabinets? —Collen, 2019 Coachmen Chaparral fifth wheel Dear Collen, There are...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, June 23, 2022

Newsletter Editor - June 23, 2022

Issue 1889 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

A quick lube and oil for your motorhome? Valvoline says ‘Yes’

Russ and Tiña De Maris - June 18, 2022

You may have taken your car or pickup to an "instant oil change" station. It’s handy and fast. But when it’s time for an...

‘But it worked yesterday!’ RV ‘Gremlins’, Part 1: Lead-acid batteries

Dave Solberg - June 17, 2022

"It worked fine, then it didn't, and then it did!" By Dave Solberg How many times have you had something in your RV not work out...

Your input on RV quality wanted for upcoming panel discussion

Dave Solberg - June 17, 2022

Every week or every other week, the staff and writers of RVtravel.com hold a virtual writers meeting where we discuss various content ideas and...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Newsletter Editor - June 15, 2022

Issue 1883 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, June 13, 2022

Newsletter Editor - June 13, 2022

Issue 1881 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, May 27, 2022

Newsletter Editor - May 27, 2022

Issue 1870 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, May 2, 2022

Newsletter Editor - May 2, 2022

Issue 1851 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV “influencer” article creates a lot of “buzz”

Dave Solberg - April 22, 2022

I wrote an article last week (if you missed it, read it here first before continuing on) about some of the information being provided...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, April 21, 2022

Newsletter Editor - April 21, 2022

Issue 1844 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Ask Dave: Can I seal my RV’s windows without taking them out?

Dave Solberg - April 20, 2022

Dear Dave, Is there a way to seal around the RV's windows without removing them? Is there a sealant that can be used around the...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Newsletter Editor - April 20, 2022

Issue 1843 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

New wave of RV influencers spreading misleading, false information online

Dave Solberg - April 15, 2022

I recently saw this quote online: Did Abraham Lincoln really say that? Of course not! Anyone can post just about anything on the internet without...

Readers speak out about scary expensive RV repair bills

Gail Marsh - April 15, 2022

Here at RVtravel.com, we recently conducted a poll asking readers to tell about their highest RV repair bills. We expected to hear some whoppers,...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Newsletter Editor - March 2, 2022

Issue 1808 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

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