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.
Featured Articles
-
-
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…
Most Recent Articles
Tips on packing your RV for vacation
Before you start packing, un-pack. Use the opportunity to clean the interior including closets, cupboards, and pantry and take everything out of the RV that won’t be needed on the trip. Don’t forget the outside storages compartments. Pack backward. What…
Trailer Wiring Converter for Imported Tow Vehicles
Imported and some domestic tow vehicles use international lighting in which the turn signal lights are wired separate from the brake lights. Generally an amber lens is used for turn signal lights while standard red lens are used for stop…
RV Air Conditioner Heating Element
Some roof top recreational vehicle air conditioners, for example Colman brand RV air conditioners have a heating element or ‘heat strip’ installed which is intended to be used as a supplement to the RV furnace. If you don’t have one…
Snakes and Boondockers can Coexist
“Our Existence on this planet depends upon the existence of all life around us, and that includes snakes.” — Okefenokee Joe Snakes FEED on insects, rats, mice and other rodents and reptiles, and snakes are FOOD for raptors, coyotes, bobcats,…
Bag that Foam
Our 5th wheel is at the shop right now for some minor repairs that included filling a space in the composite flooring with some expanding foam insulation. If you’ve ever used foam insulation you know that it sticks to just…
Tips for setting a fair price for a used RV
There are several online resources to help you figure the retail value of an RV. The first resource is National Automobile Dealers Association Guides. NADA publishes value guides for RVs that the industry uses. You can get the info from…