RVRC LIVE! January 2018

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Dave Solberg, managing editor of RV Repair Club, hosted the first ever RVRC LIVE. Dave addressed several questions live during this interactive Q&A session. Stay tuned for updates on the next event.

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43 Responses to “RVRC LIVE! January 2018”

  1. Carole

    Is there a way to prepare a video for first time RV OWNERS demonstrating RV 101 and purchasing a used RV? ie, what are the initial inspection items and how to do it as basic as connecting the RV to power and sewer and recommended initial maintenance like cleaning tanks. This thing was sitting for a very long time with all tanks full.

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  2. Ron Smith

    Levelers that came with rv don’t seem to work very well… by that i mean several times it complely raises rear and or front wheels off ground while still not showing level. It would be level with less of certain ones. Another thing is one of the levelers will go down then when other side goes down, the first one retracks leaving the second level holding the rearend up by one level. Thoughts!??

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  5. Randall swihart

    When we travel down the road, our fridge heats up it is running the hole time gas or electric does not matter. It goes from 31 deg 50+ deg I’m under 49 mikes. When we arrive at destination it starts to cool down. We are sitting still it works like a charm.

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  6. Richard Skaff

    I have a refrigerator with a freezer using electricity or propane that a service company said worked when they tested it. When I try, I can’t get it to work! Suggestions?

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  7. Patrick Krautkremer

    Dave, what portable air compressor do you suggest? Viair is great, but a bit pricey! How often do you need to air up tires? SAMS has a Stanley Fatmax 1000A peak battery amp w/jump starter, 100psi, 4 usb ports, for $70. Just started camping last July, 10 nights in 2017; big 3 week trip planned this year for 2 weeks, besides the normal 2-3 weekends/month. Expensive one or inexpensive? Thanks Pat

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    • skirchoff

      We were having some technical issues that we’re now fixing. I recommend refreshing your page in about 5-10 minutes and we will be restarting and ready to go. Sorry for the trouble! – Sam

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  9. Steve Hall

    I’m getting mostly yellow flame and a lot of soot from me water heater. I’ve adjusted the air intake tube both ways and still yellow flame. Any ideas?

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  11. Michael

    My dealer said my water pump and radiator are showing signs of leaking. The fix is $4,000. I’m a pretty handy guy and a friend has a shop that he works on car and trucks, so I’m wondering if I would be foolish to try this repair on my own?

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    • Pete

      Wow Michael, are they going to replace with Brass and copper? I’d get second opinion!!!!

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    • Martin Pecikonis

      I had a leak in passenger side rear near heater. Water ran on floor and mold black on 1×3 foot. Shop wants 7,000. Can I fix this myself, pretty handy

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    • skirchoff

      We were having some technical issues that we’re now fixing. I recommend refreshing your page in about 5-10 minutes and we will be restarting and ready to go. Sorry for the trouble! – Sam

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    • skirchoff

      We were having some technical issues that we’re now fixing. I recommend refreshing your page in about 5-10 minutes and we will be restarting and ready to go. Sorry for the trouble! – Sam

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  15. Herman Gillis

    Oregon gas window repair. Driver side curved window. Can it be repaired and who can repair?

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    • skirchoff

      Dave is having a little trouble with his internet connection but we’re troubleshooting that now. – Sam (behind the scenes)

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  18. Mark Harris

    I converter my coach to AGM batteries. Is my OEM charger compatible with AGM batteries. I did order an AGM model Battery Minder to replace the LA battery Minder.

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      • Customer Service

        Hello,

        Is it soft from water? Make sure to check for any leaks to prevent further damage. Being on a slideout, there isn’t many options than replacing the whole floor. Overlaying for more support isn’t the best idea because the only structure underneath is soft and could weaken over time and give out. You can’t really add support underneath because they ride on rollers or go up a ramp when coming in. Really the only thing I recommend doing is replacing the whole floor. This is a complicated task and but can be done. If you can tell me what kind of slideout system you have, or the make, model and year of your RV I can try to walk you through how to replace the whole floor.

        Hope this helps,

        Dan
        RV Repair Club Video Membership

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  21. Susan

    Due to illness we have not been able to have our recalls taken care of. We did try last fall but unfortunately had a blow out.

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  26. Donald Pebworth

    I have had several leaks causing delamination of the exterior fiberglass panels. I am considering removing fiberglass by cutting in manageable size pieces, remove damaged plywood and insulation, then replacing with marine grade plywood and putting fiberglass back on with liquid nails or contact cement. was hoping someone out there may have tackled a similar project and possibly have advise to help

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  29. Terry Ludban

    As you enter coach there are two switches near floor on left. One is labeled main, and if in off position the chassis battery will remain charged. What else is likely controled with that switch??

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  30. Lyle

    We’ve had two tread separations happen in two different instances as well as a 3rd tire show “interior bubbles”. In your experience is tread separation a result of manufacturing defect or is it due to poor maintenance. FYI, I check the inflation prior to every trip we make. Thanks!

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