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Monday, 20 March 2023

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  • Barker Auto-Drain Waste Dump Valve Review

    Barker Auto-Drain Waste Dump Valve Review

    Posted on May 30, 2016 by Steven Fletcher | 5 Comments
    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.
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  • How to Extend Your RV Battery Life

    How to Extend Your RV Battery Life

    Posted on March 20, 2014 by Steven Fletcher | 2 Comments
    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%.
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  • How to Replace an RV Waste Dump Valve

    How to Replace an RV Waste Dump Valve

    Posted on November 16, 2013 by Steven Fletcher | 13 Comments
    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.
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  • RV Water Heater Drain Plug Failure

    RV Water Heater Drain Plug Failure

    Posted on July 27, 2013 by Steven Fletcher | 7 Comments
    As full time RVers our water heater is almost always hot. The constant extreme heat will eventually cause the plastic drain plug to fail.
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  • A FloJet Macerator Pump Made It Possible

    A FloJet Macerator Pump Made It Possible

    Posted on May 12, 2013 by Steven Fletcher | 30 Comments
    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…
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  • RV Plumbing Repair: PEX Tubing and Fittings

    RV Plumbing Repair: PEX Tubing and Fittings

    Posted on May 5, 2013 by Steven Fletcher | 62 Comments
    Last updated on April 20th, 2019 at 11:57 amRV 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…
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  • RV Outdoor Shower Removal for Repair

    RV Outdoor Shower Removal for Repair

    Posted on April 22, 2013 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
    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…
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  • An easy fix for RV water heater drip

    An easy fix for RV water heater drip

    Posted on November 9, 2008 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
    Last updated on April 13th, 2015 at 08:20 pmHave 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…
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Alaska RV & Camping Guide: 2023 Edition Available

Alaska RV & Camping Guide: 2023 Edition Available

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
The Alaska RV & Camping Guide for 2023 available. This comprehensive Alaska RV & Camping Guide is available at RV shows across North America. It’s a must-have for anyone planning a camping trip to the beautiful state of Alaska! The…
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Tips for RVing to Alaska

Tips for RVing to Alaska

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Tips for RVing to Alaska. Winter is the time of year when many RVers start planning for the upcoming RV travel season.
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Propane Cylinder Safety Tips for RVers

Propane Cylinder Safety Tips for RVers

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
It is essential for RVers to understand the importance of proper propane cylinder Safety. Handling, and misuse, can lead to property damage, injuries, and even death. This article provides valuable tips for safe propane cylinder handling to enjoy your time…
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LPG Tank Recall – Fleetwood & Holiday Rambler

LPG Tank Recall – Fleetwood & Holiday Rambler

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
LPG Tank Recall affects specific REV Recreation Group (REV) 2021-2023 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, Invicta, Navigator, Admiral, Fleetwood Southwind, Bounder, Pace Arrow, 2021-2022 Fleetwood Fortis, Flair, 2023 Fleetwood Flex and Holiday Rambler Eclipse motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks…
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Helian RGB LED Tape Light Review

Helian RGB LED Tape Light Review

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Last updated on November 29th, 2022 at 10:57 pmI received a Helian RGB LED Tape Light with Bluetooth for review from Helian Electronics. I have a previous version of Helian’s Tape Light, so when Helian asked if I would be interested…
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Forest River Recall – Cross-Member May Not Retain Holding Tanks

Forest River Recall – Cross-Member May Not Retain Holding Tanks

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
The Forest River Recall concerns a floating cross-member that may not be installed correctly and fail to retain the holding tanks, causing the holding tanks to become dislodged.
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