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Driving Neoprene Washer Screws

Campers are loaded with neoprene washer screws. When you’re doing repairs or upgrades on your camper and driving these screws, you have to make sure you’re doing it the right way. Here are tips and tricks that’ll help you out.

Upgrading Safety Chains

Safety chains are required by law on all tow trailers, and it’s important to conduct routine inspection of these chains to ensure they’re road ready. RV maintenance and repair expert Dave Solberg says it’s also important to make sure they’re compliant with most states’ individual regulations. What does a proper inspection of safety chains look…

RV Driving Tips: Navigating Curves

Due to limited field of vision, navigating curves in an RV can be a bit tricky. Most new drivers tend to start turning too early, which causes them to either veer into oncoming traffic on a left-hand curve or slip off the shoulder on a right-hand curve. This is understandable. The art of navigating curves…

RV Driving Tips: Maneuvering a Right-Hand Turn

Taking a right-hand turn in an RV can be a daunting task for new drivers. Ditches, road signs, and other impediments instill fear in every first-timer. But here’s a word of advice: relax. We’ve all been there, and after a few times of slow steering and nervous sweats, you’ll have it figured out and can…

Tips on How to Drive an RV

Though they may seem monstrous, RVs are not as difficult to drive and maneuver as they look. With a little patience and practice, you can learn how to drive an RV and it will feel just as easy as driving your car. However, it will take some time to get used to how the RV…

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Do I Need a Special License to Drive an RV?

Do you need a special license to drive an RV throughout this beautiful land of ours? We get this question a lot. The answer, generally, is no. However, certain states have different regulations for driving an RV, so it’s essential that you understand what you need before you hit the road. In this free lesson,…

Is There a Maximum RV Tire Temperature?

We recently received a question from a member in regard to their RV’s tires. They asked whether there was a maximum RV tire temperature that their tires should not exceed when in operation on the road. In this free lesson, RV expert Dave Solberg answers the member’s question, and gives a few helpful tips on…

RV Training School: Driving Safely with Dave Solberg

Navigating safely in an RV demands full focus, requiring drivers to be constantly aware of their surrounding at all times. Do you know what’s 100 yards ahead? How about 20 feet? Is there a small vehicle in your blind spot? Someone tailing too close behind? When you’re completely tuned into traffic patterns, road conditions, and…

Inspecting a 7 Pin Trailer Plug

Don’t set out towing your trailer without completing a proper inspection checklist! It’s a vital step, and it can be so important for peace of mind for you, your family, and the other drivers sharing the road with you. When getting ready to go, one of the crucial components in your safety check is making…

Trailer Brakes: A Quick Overview

In this video lesson RV maintenance expert Dave Solberg gives an informative overview of electric trailer brakes. Follow along to find out how they work and what maintenance is required each year when you complete your total vehicle inspection. How Trailer Brakes Work Trailer brakes found on most modern trailer models are actually similar to…