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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Boondocking Tips by Lee Turner
Today’s tips, offered by Lee Turner, were submitted as a comment to another RV Tip of The Day but we though it should be a RV Tip of the Day in it’s own right. (Edited for space by RV Tip…
Modifications and add-ons that make RV life better
Last updated on January 19th, 2020 at 10:26 pmRVers usually make changes and add things to their RVs that make living and traveling in the RV safer and more convenient. Below are a few of the modifications and add-on we’ve…
Tips for boondocking in remote areas
Preparation for boondocking in remote areas is key to ensuring a safe, pleasant camping experience. Rules and regulations vary around the country, contact the U.S. Forest Service in the area you plan to visit for current campsite information. Pack water…
RV Refrigerator Climate Control Switch
Last updated on April 28th, 2019 at 02:10 pmYou will find an RV refrigerator climate control switch on most RV refrigerators. The climate control switch (sometimes called a humidity switch).is used to control frost that may collect during very high humidity…
Signal Your Intentions
Always use your RV’s turn signals when you move through or out of traffic. In an emergency, and once you are on the side of the road, use emergency flashers, flares, or some other emergency signaling device to warn oncoming…
Travel Trailer Plug Preventive Maintenance
Always check your travel trailer lights before you hit the road. If they don’t work, one possible cause is dirt or oxidation on the umbilical cord plug and/or receptacle contact points. Make it a habit to clean the contacts with…