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Essential Guide to 120-Volt Power Converters for RVs

March 22, 2017 By Editor & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

The power converter is an essential component in an RV’s electrical system. Typically, coaches have two essentially separate electrical systems; one that provides 120 volts AC to high-power consumption, high-wattage appliances such as coffee makers, microwave ovens, hair dryers, air conditioners, etc. The other, low-voltage part of the electrical system provides 12 volts DC to…

13 Things I’ve Learned About RVing… So Far!

March 7, 2017 By Sue Bray & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

We’ve owned our fifth wheel trailer for about two and a half years now. Last summer, we hit the road for 12 weeks, loving every minute. We’ve done a number of shorter trips, and as this is being written, are in the midst of a six week tour of the Pacific northwest. Both of us…

Tips for Using and Maintaining your RV Water System

February 23, 2017 By Editor & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

We rely heavily on our RV’s water system, for personal hygiene, washing dishes, and in some cases for doing laundry or drinking. So it’s worth taking a few minutes to give this vital system some attention. Pressure Regulator To protect your RV’s plumbing from damage due to excess pressure, use a water pressure regulator when…

What to Do About A/C Condensation

February 17, 2017 By Editor & filed under All RV Blog Entries, Ask an RV Expert.

The water from my air conditioning unit keeps running down the inside of my RV rather than outside. How can I fix this?

What to Do About Air in Water Pump Lines

February 17, 2017 By Editor & filed under All RV Blog Entries, Ask an RV Expert.

When I use the water pump in my RV there is always air spitting out of the faucets and shower head. Why does this happen and how do I fix it? I checked and there are no water leaks. Could I need a new pump? Thanks in advance for any help.

What to Do When a Gas Furnace Won’t Light

February 17, 2017 By Editor & filed under All RV Blog Entries, Ask an RV Expert.

Hi, we have a 2016 Forest River Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite fifth wheel, and I cannot for the life of me get the pilot light to relight. It’s a Suburban gas furnace. We live in South Carolina and the nearest dealer is 55 miles away. Help!

What to Do When an Awning Won’t Go In

February 17, 2017 By Editor & filed under All RV Blog Entries, Ask an RV Expert.

We have a retractable awning on our 2013 Redwood fifth wheel. We put the awning out but now can’t get it to go back in. Any ideas?

What’s the Deal with the Battery Disconnect Switch?

February 17, 2017 By Editor & filed under All RV Blog Entries, Ask an RV Expert.

We recently had to replace both the engine and coach batteries on our RV. There is a button on the door for battery use or store. What is that button supposed to be on? We’re newbies to the big RV.

The Never-Bored RVers’ Journal: The Agness Road

January 18, 2017 By Barry Zander & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

Stories from the Road Less Traveled… There comes a point in RV travel when it’s time to ask the critical question: “How far to the next service station that sells diesel?” It was beyond critical when we stopped at a very remote fishing lodge to ask where we could get diesel on the narrow road…

On the Road with Sue: Washington’s Olympic National Park

January 10, 2017 By Sue Bray & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

The crown of the Olympic Peninsula has got to be Olympic National Park, consisting of a million acres – including 73 miles of pristine Pacific Ocean beaches, rain forests, alpine meadows, clear mountain lakes, abundant wildlife, and of course that magnificent mountain range. In 1909, President Teddy Roosevelt designated part of the areas as Mount…

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