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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Tip for Installing and Using Solar Panels
Plan on a solar charging system that will replace what you use from your batteries PLUS 10%. That’s because anytime energy is transformed there is some loss. Your solar panel system should include metering and regulating devices. An average RV…
Internet Access on the Road with WiFi
WiFi may be the most popular way RVers use to get internet access while traveling. WiFi stands for Wireless Fidelity. It’s also know as 802.11 and Macintosh computer users call it AirPort. Whatever you call it, WiFi is basically a…
Special Insurance for Full Time RVers
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 07:02 pmTypical RV insurance policies are not written with the fulltime RVer in mind. However, there are special policies just for full time RVers that cover contingencies usually covered by one’s homeowner policy.…
Some things Your RV guests should know.
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 07:02 pmWeekends and other short trips in your RV can be good times when you invite special friends along for the fun. Whether you will be camping, touring or taking in a special…
The 7-C’s of Camping & RVing
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Earning a Living While Full Time RVing
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 07:02 pmEarning a living while full time RVing depends a lot on your lifestyle and how much money you need to get along… if you have some pension, have a lot of bills…