RV Battery Voltage Monitor
A lot of modern RVs are equipped with an RV battery voltage monitor. However, most older and many new RVs are not. You can add one for less that $10.
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Barker Auto-Drain Waste Dump Valve Review
The Barker Auto-Drain, is a 12-volt geared motor unit that attaches to a standard RV waste dump valve. Models available to fit 3” and 1.5” valves. -
How to Extend Your RV Battery Life
Battery life is directly related to how deep the battery is cycled each time. A deep cycle is considered to be discharging the battery from 100% to 20%, and then charging back up to 100%. -
How to Replace an RV Waste Dump Valve
A properly working RV waste valve should not leak and should be easy to operate. If you have a waste valve that leaks even a little, or the gate doesn’t open and close with ease then it’s time to replace it. -
RV Water Heater Drain Plug Failure
As full time RVers our water heater is almost always hot. The constant extreme heat will eventually cause the plastic drain plug to fail. -
A FloJet Macerator Pump Made It Possible
Our problem was no practical way of dumping the holding tanks. There was no suitable access to the main sewer line. It was at least 150 feet away. The solution seemed to be a macerator pump. The FloJet RV Macerator macerator only required a 3/4 inch garden hose and, according to specifications, had the ability to pump the waste up to 50 feet. With… -
RV Plumbing Repair: PEX Tubing and Fittings
RV Plumbing Repair with PEX Modern RVs, made in the last 10 to 15 years, are plumbed using PEX tubing, sometime called PEX pipe, for the fresh water system. In fact, most new homes and commercial buildings use it too. It is so much cheaper than metal pipe and because it is flexible it is… -
Removing the Outdoor Shower for Repair
My outside shower is leaking water, thought i could get to it from the inside but when i took off the air return there is the converter sitting right in the way of getting to the water leak, now the question is do i take it apart from the outside ? not sure if there is enough room to pull the whole unit out… -
An easy fix for RV water heater drip
Have you experienced water weeping or dripping from your water heater? Most likely the drip is coming from the pressure and temperature (P&T) relief valve as the water heater is operating. When the pressure of the water system gets too high the P&T valve will relieve the excess pressure. The tank is designed to have…
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California Campground Guide 2019 Available!
A free California Campground Guide directory is available as a FREE download, as a printed booklet mailed to you, or pick up a free guide at many locations, listed below. The 2019 California Campground Guide is 88 pages of 4-color…
RV Safety Recalls 02/11/19
NHTSA Recall ID Number : 18V856 Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc. Subject : Clearance Lights may be Inoperative/FMVSS 108 Make Model Model Years FOREST RIVER SALEM 2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD 2019 NHTSA Recall ID Number : 18V859 Manufacturer : Newmar…
National Parks to Open
The National Park Service is preparing to resume regular operations nationwide though the schedule for individual parks may vary depending on staff size and complexity of operations. Many parks which have been accessible throughout the lapse in appropriations remain accessible…
Heartland Keystone Winnebago Recalls
Your RV MAY be involved in one of these RV Recall for November 19th 2018 and MAY create a safety risk for you and your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety…
Keystone RV Recall for Insufficient Bearing Grease
November 28, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V843000 Keystone RV recall for insufficient grease on axle bearings which may cause their failure. If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash. Manufacturer Keystone…
Keystone Montana RV Safety Recall: Brake Disc Fasteners
Brake Disc Fasteners May Fail If the fasteners fail, the trailer would lose all braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Your RV MAY be involved in this Keystone Montana RV Safety Recall for November 26th 2018 and MAY create…