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Category: General Tips

RV propane cylinder re-certification

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
If you have an older Travel Trailer or Fifth Wheel you should know that according to Federal law, DoT cylinders may only be used for 12 years after their manufacture date. After that, the cylinders must be “re-certified” which provides…
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The Right Tires Keep Your RV Rolling

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
For most of us choosing the right tires for our motorhome, fifth wheel or travel trailer is easy, we use the tires installed by the RV manufacturer. However, while the tires installed by the manufacture may be adequate, they may…
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The Myth About Diesel Engine Idling

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Some diesel engine owners think it’s good, even necessary, to let their engines idle for twenty or thirty minutes after startup or before shut down. Truth is, besides being wearisome to neighbors excessive idling can be harmful to your engine.…
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Keeping it Clean – RV exterior care tips

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Clean your RV from the top down so that you’re following the direction of gravity. If you can, clean the roof too so that dirt doesn’t run down the sides during rain and heavy dew. WD-40 serves as an alternative…
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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…
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RV black water holding tank basics

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Steven Fletcher | 2 Comments
Leave the black water tank valve closed and wait to dump the tank until it is at least two thirds full. You want the tank nearly full so that weight and gravity will force the contents out of the tank.…
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