By Steve Froese, F276276 In the September Tech Topic, Mind Your Maintenance, I provided tips for pretrip inspections and regular RV maintenance. In this installment, I want to share some…
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By Steve Froese, F276276 I often refer to the importance of good habits and regular RV maintenance in my articles. Let’s take a closer look at what that means for…
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By Steve Froese, F276276 A plethora of information regarding lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries is available online, but not all of it is accurate. So, I thought I’d provide an overview to…
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One FMCA member shares the story of how he fixed an issue with his RV generator. By Steve Froese, F276276 I often receive emails from FMCA members asking me if…
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Be sure to schedule or perform regular maintenance on your RV’s chassis — you’ll thank yourself later! By Steve Froese, F276276 I often emphasize the importance of RV maintenance. Most…
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CONSIDER THE SOURCE It’s easy to find information nowadays, especially online, but that doesn’t mean it’s reliable. By Steve Froese, F276276 One can find information about everything…
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BATTERY CHARGING By Steve Froese, F276276 I would like to introduce a reader email for discussion: “I have a 2014 Fleetwood Bounder 34B with a parasitic drain on…
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Tricking Out Your Tech By Steve Froese, F276276 My wife and I are the proud owners of a Generation Z RV. Among other things, Gen Z embraces technology.…
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SAFETY DANCE Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, so it’s best to prevent tragedy before it has the opportunity to occur. RV owners need to be aware of this…
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Age-Old Questions: Coach Class? Gas Versus Diesel? By Steve Froese, F276276 Two of the questions I often am asked are, “What type of motorhome should I buy?” and “Should I…
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What’s In My Water? By Steve Froese, F276276 For many of us, travel season is just around the corner, and whether you are thinking about regular spring travel or just…
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By Steve Froese, F276276 The electrical system is an important part of the RV infrastructure, yet many owners don’t understand how it works or how to even begin to troubleshoot…
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By Steve Froese, F276276 FMCA received a question regarding a reader’s fresh-water plumbing system: “Sometimes when I am hooked to city water in an RV park, my domestic…
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By Steve Froese, F276276 What better way to shake off 2020 than to enjoy a family RV trip? And what better time than now? Spring is upon us, which means…
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By Steve Froese, F276276 No matter what age or type of RV you have, regular maintenance is a must. Arguably, one of the most important jobs is roof maintenance, as…
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I have some urgent information to share with owners of RVs that have clear plastic handrails, especially illuminated ones. This is especially relevant in view of increased sanitation related to…
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Are you a coach conversion aficionado? Or just someone who’s intrigued by the idea of converting a bus for RV living? You may be interested in perusing National Bus Trader…
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By Steve Froese, F276276 While vehicle maintenance is an important part of keeping our RVs in good shape, we don’t always consider preventing insects, rodents, and other creatures from entering…
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By Brian Pursel | RVwithtito.com If your RV has a gas/electric water heater, consider adding a spare thermal cutoff switch to your toolbox. When this switch fails, as it did…
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By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Q. Dear RV Doctor: I own an older 32-foot Wanderer toy hauler. Recently on a trip, I noticed air getting between the siding and the…
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By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Most RVs are equipped with a fresh-water demand pump. Very small folding camping trailers or pickup campers might have something different, such as a hand-operated…
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By Steve Froese, F276276 I have always been a strong advocate of RV owners performing their own maintenance and repairs. However, this comes with a major caveat: Never perform a…
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Confounding Wood Sapping Maybe you or one of your readers can figure this out. I have a 2014 Winnebago Forza. As you can see in the pictures, white stuff started…
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By Gary Bunzer, The RV Doctor Tech Talk E-Newsletter — June 2019 During times of rising fuel prices, RV owners may be quick to ponder whether such scenic travel continues…
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How to make your visit to the service shop less stressful while minimizing downtime. By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Tech Talk E-Newsletter – March 2019 Has something like this ever…