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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…