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Monday, 6 February 2023

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  • 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

RV Awning Fabric Recall 49k RVs Affected

RV Awning Fabric Recall 49k RVs Affected

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Your RV awning fabric may be part of a recall if you have a 2022 or newer unit made by Forest River. Over 49 thousand RVs are affected.
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Lake Manawa State Park Campground Now Open

Lake Manawa State Park Campground Now Open

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Lake Manawa State Park campground has opened and is already a hit with visitors from near and far. According to the Iowa Department of natural resources, the Lake Manawa State Park campground has been open since the end of June and features modern amenities,…
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Breakaway Brake Switch Wiring – Forest River Recall

Breakaway Brake Switch Wiring – Forest River Recall

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
The breakaway switch wire on recalled units was connected to a mini-breaker that was connected to the auxiliary side of the battery disconnect.
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Motorized Electric RV Study by THOR

Motorized Electric RV Study by THOR

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
The North American Motorized Electric RV Study by THOR Industries explores consumer expectations, key purchase motivators and electric infrastructure development needs. The company said it would use the data to inform its high-voltage electric platform innovation, which will enable the THOR family…
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Jamestown Campground Pymatuning State Park Reopens

Jamestown Campground Pymatuning State Park Reopens

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Jamestown Campground at Pymatuning State Park reopens Thursday after nearly a year of new construction and upgrades. The closure was a safety precaution due to the amount of construction activity. The campground is opening ahead of schedule, and reservations are…
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Camper Retention Issues Covered in KOA Report

Camper Retention Issues Covered in KOA Report

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
'Camper Retention' is a subject of the annual Camping Report by KOA that campers look for to enhance their camping experience. As a result of unpleasant experiences among new campers in 2021, an estimated one-fourth (24%) are unlikely to, or at risk…
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