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.
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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
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… -
RV Outdoor Shower Removal 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
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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What size Truck?
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 06:47 pmThis question and answer was originally posted at Forum@FTRV.comQuestion:I’m looking to buy a 27 ft. fifthwheel that has a GVWR of only 5171 lbs. Can I get away with a 1/2 ton…
How to Sell Your RV Online at Little or No Cost
Motor homes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, folding or pop up campers and truck campers can often be sold quickly and easily by advertising the sale on the internet. Using the right combination of free online classified ads and spreading the…
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Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 06:47 pmBefore leaving a campground or RV park, look around your site and pick up any trash, even if it’s not yours. Leave your space as clean or cleaner than it was when…
Reminder checklist and Signs
I depend on check lists since I stay parked in one location for 2-4 months.I also depend on small signs! Using brightly colored copy paper, I made 4×6″ signs that say “Antenna”; “Keys”‘; “Water Heater”‘; “Slide Braces” — and I…
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Unless you have a special reason to hurry, limit travel time to less than six hours a day. You’ll be able to enjoy the morning and check in at your destination early. You’ll have a better chance at getting a…
Turn Off Your Faucets!
Steve said I should have used a checklist but I don’t think it would have helped in this case. Headed south on I-5 we stopped at San Luis RV Resort in Santa Nella, CA. Steve was handling the outside connections…