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Can an RV have a midlife crisis? This repair list says “Yes”

We are traveling again, but I forgot about the rock-and-roll, house-on-wheels repair list. After almost nine months not on the road, we are now...

RVers hear ‘technician shortage,’ but RV repair company says the problem runs deeper

RV repair delays have become so common that many owners almost expect them now. The rig goes into the shop for what sounds like a...

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

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...

RV dealership repair misdiagnosis. Who can you trust?

Dear Dave, I am looking to sell my motorhome and purchase a travel trailer. There are a few repairs to the motorhome that I felt...

Look out for sagging slide-out roofs!

By Dustin Simpson Be on the lookout for sagging slide-out roofs! Here is some basic information and reminders. If your slide-out roof is pooling water, make...

Navigating RV roof replacement through insurance

By Dustin Simpson One of our readers, Ty, asked: "We have roof damage due to hail. Insurance has agreed to replace it, but I think...

Tips for dealing with unresponsive RV shops

By Gail Marsh We never had cause to complain before. In fact, I previously had a hard time believing the horror stories my RVing friends...

Is a mobile RV repair service right for you?

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Imagine you’re enjoying an RV getaway. You’ve parked your rig in a quiet campground and enjoyed several days of...

Diesel technician shortage could mean longer waits for RV repairs

A nationwide shortage of qualified diesel technicians is making waves in industries that depend on heavy-duty vehicles. RVers who travel in diesel-powered rigs could...

How to tell if your RV awning rail is coming loose, and how to fix it

By Dustin Simpson During an inspection of a 2019 Grand Design Momentum in the shop, I found the awning rail coming loose at the roofline...

How to repair bullet damage to an RV

By Dustin Simpson There could be several reasons why someone might shoot an RV with a bullet, though I must emphasize that such actions are...

Why you need to be nice to your RV dealer

By Ron Burdge When your new RV has box problems and you have a chassis problem, too, which should you fix first? That’s easy. Can...