Topics this month include water system maintenance, a do-it-yourself water filter installation, a new supplemental braking system, and a wireless boombox/speaker. Plus, two major RV manufacturers recently introduced EV RVs.…
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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…
Ho, ho, ho, my goodness! The holidays are upon us, and another year is almost over. How did that happen? We don’t know. What we do know is that we…
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 It has been a very difficult year and a half. My family has not been able to travel for most of that time, and we have…
It’s summer. Time to park your RV in the shade, eat some watermelon, and just plain chill. Fortunately, technology can make all of that easier. Well, except maybe the watermelon…
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…
When the days start to get longer and the weather a little warmer, the desire to air out the RV and hit the road grows. However, just throwing it in…
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 The electrical system in your RV is likely one of those out-of-sight, out-of-mind subjects. Some owners don’t have much understanding of how the electrical system in…
Fall is here and we have some tips for you regarding RV roof maintenance and internet on the go plans, as well as New Tech from Xantrex and Zoleo, a…
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…
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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…
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…
Are you as eager as we are for summer to arrive and to hit the road in the RV? We’re sure you are! The frosty winter may have slowed us…
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…
This time of year tends to find RVers in two camps: those who are blissfully enjoying their RV in a warm locale, and those who were forced to put 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…
Whether you are winding down from a busy summer RV travel season or gearing up for autumn outings, or even heading to warmer climes soon, check out information about RV…
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…
Tips for improving fuel economy, finding water leaks in an RV, sanitizing the fresh water system, new tech, Ask the RV Doctor, purchasing RV tires, keeping a watch on RV…
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…
Five ways to assist the RV service facility; three electrical testing devices all RVers need; sanitary hose handling; new tech; Ask the RV Doctor; spring RV prep; RV electrical safety;…
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…