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Thursday, 29 May 2025

Featured Articles

  • 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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Most Recent Articles

Don’t Let That Passing Truck Sway You!

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
RVers who tow a travel trailer often experience a sideward push, or ‘wake’, of air when being passed by a truck or other large vehicle. Depending on the size of your tow vehicle and trailer, the wind conditions and the…
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Tips for Buying an RV – New or Used

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
To determine the Recreation Vehicle that best fits your needs, your wants and your lifestyle, nothing can replace thorough research before buying a new or used RV. Spend time researching different types of RVs, various makes and models and a…
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Speed Versus Tire Capacity

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Tires used on most motorhomes, towable RVs and tow vehicles are designed the operate best at speeds of 55 – 75 mph. The speed rating of your specific tires should be available from the manufacturer. Tires flex as we drive…
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RVing with Your Pet

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 07:01 pmPets are a big part of people’s lives and RVers are no exception. There are many pets of various kinds that travel to all parts of the country to be with their…
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RV Park Reservation & Check-In Checklists

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 07:01 pmMake sure your RV park reservations are efficiently and correctly processed and your check-ins are easy and quick. Checklist for making RV park or campground reservations: Review the campground or park’s website…
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You need to know the weight of your RV

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
For safety and to prevent unnecessary damage, you need to know the weight of your RV. Every RV has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating… the maximum weight including all supplies and passengers which the RV can safely carry. RV manufactures…
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