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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RVers Enjoy Thanksgiving Wherever They Are
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 08:05 pmThanksgiving …aka turkey day …is a day that has been set aside for folks to gather together with family, friends, pilgrims, American Indians, etc. and eat everything they can get their hands…
Traveling with Your RV Refrigerator On or Off?
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 08:06 pmThere is an ongoing debate among RVers about whether or not to travel with the refrigerator operating on propane. After hearing both sides of the debate, I can tell you there is…
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Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 08:06 pmRV travel is among the least expensive lifestyles and there are many ways to make RVing fit even the most frugal budget. One of the best ways to save money when RVing…
Avoid the Pyramid of Poop
Question: The problem I have is my black water holding tank is blocked up. We are hooked up to a sewer line and left the dump valve open. We just found out that was wrong. When I try to empty…
It’s Normal For an RV Water Pump to Pulsate
When not hooked up to an external supply, fresh water must be pumped from the on-board RV water tank using an RV water pump. When the power is switched on, the pump works automatically whenever a faucet is turned on.…
Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel RV Towing Tips
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 08:07 pm Use a hitch system designed and rated for the trailer you are towing. Know how to use it properly If you are new to RV towing, take time to practice towing…