Tech Talk E-Newsletter Extras

Annual RV maintenance shows up as an underlying theme in many of my articles, as its importance can’t be overstated. Failure to have your RV serviced every year, or even…

By Steve Froese, F276276 Spring and summer tend to be the busiest times at RV dealerships. For this reason, the RV rental or detailing departments usually hire temporary staff to…

By Bruce W. Smith One of the beauties of engine-oil analysis is that it can be used to fine-tune both the type of oil that suits an engine best and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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 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 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…

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…