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A cheap slideout trick that can keep leaves and debris out of your RV

Slideouts make an RV feel bigger, but they also create one more place for leaves, pine needles, dust, and other campground debris to collect....

When lubricating an RV slide out, should the gear rack be lubed?

By Dave Solberg Dear Dave, I've read many articles about how to lubricate slide out mechanisms. Some say to avoid lubing the gear rack on the...

Where does water come in around RV slide outs and cause damage?

By Dustin Simpson An RV owner in one of my Facebook groups asked, “Where is the water getting in on my slide out?" No matter what...

RV slide-outs: Important tips and maintenance

By Dustin Simpson In this RV slide-out tips and maintenance video, we'll show you how to keep your RV slide-out in good condition. From cleaning...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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RV slide-out locks prevent damage to your slide-outs during travel

By Dustin Simpson Join me in the video below as I explain how to use a slide-out lock made by American Technology. These locks are...

Ask Dave: How often should I lubricate my RV’s slide mechanism?

Dear Dave, My RV has two slideouts. The bed is enclosed; however, the living room is exposed. How often should the arm underneath be lubricated?...

Ask Dave: Follow-up to ‘Why do RV slides only work when plugged into tow vehicle…?’ Rich found the answer!

Back in January we posted a question from Rich with an issue of his jacks, awning, and RV slides not working. Here is the...

Could you have hydraulic leak coming from the RV slide-out cylinder and not know it?

This is a prime example of why keeping up on your RV slide-out maintenance is important! In this video, we discuss a hydraulic leak...

Inspecting a worn out RV rack and pinion slide out system

Welcome to In the RV Shop with Dustin. Today, I want to talk about what you don't see on your RV rack and pinion...

RV slide-out maintenance and tips

In this RV slide-out maintenance and tips video, we'll show you how to keep your RV slide-out in good condition. From cleaning, to inspecting,...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, July 26, 2022

ATTENTION: THE EMAIL ALERT FOR Wednesday's newsletter was incorrect. We mistakenly sent you, instead, to this (Tuesday) newsletter. Sorry 'bout that! Click here for Wednesday's Newsletter Issue 1912 Welcome...