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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RV Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Break-Away Switch
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 06:54 pmRV Travel trailers and fifth wheels are equipped with a break-away switch design to apply full power to the trailer brakes should the trailer detach from the hitch and ‘break away’ from…
De-winterizing RV Water System & Propane Check
De-winterizing your RV’s fresh water system involves removing all traces of the RV antifreeze used to protect the water system. Put several gallons of water into the fresh water tank. Turn on the on-board water pump, and open a cold…
RVing with Dogs – The Ten Commandments
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 06:54 pmby Guest Authors: Jack and Julee MeltzerIn the U.S. alone each year, more than 30 million people take their pets with them on RV trips. While there are numerous issues to consider…
Tips for Using WiFi at RV Parks and Other Places
Even though WiFi isn’t everywhere there are enough hotspots (locations with a WiFi internet access point) in places RVers go to make it worthwhile having the capability to use it. Certainly fee-based hotspots will be around for the next few…
RV Buying Tips
Lifestyle is the first thing people should consider when buying an RV, but it’s usually the last. Often, couples fail to communicate when considering buying an RV. Joe may be thinking of his RV tucked into the trees at a…
Digital Television Transition Delayed
In response to concerns expressed by consumer groups and television stations, the U.S. Congress passed into law an act that will delay the transition to digital broadcasting until June 12, 2009. Even though the final deadline for terminating analog broadcasts…