RV Appliances & LP Systems
Thanks to RV appliances such as the refrigerators and RV propane tanks, you can enjoy most (if not all) of the comforts of home while out on the road or in the wild. With these vital appliances and their constantly improving technology, it’s easy to live like you have a full-sized kitchen onboard.
The RV refrigerator grants the ability to maintain the essentials longer, anywhere you choose (even in the depths of Alaska), and RV propane tanks the ability to power any number of essential RV appliances, from water heaters and stoves to campground grills and fridges.
Like any other component on your rig, RV appliances require regular maintenance to guarantee they’re in proper working condition when you’re traveling the country. So in this series we teach you all about maintaining and upgrading appliances such as RV propane tanks and the standard RV refrigerator.
With these expert tips and insider advice, you’ll learn how to install a residential RV fridge, inspect propane tank parts such as the RV propane regulator and troubleshoot your RV appliances. Take care of your appliances, and your appliances will take care of you.
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20:25RV Refrigerator Troubleshoot: Common Issues and Fixes
The absorption system that constitutes your RV’s refrigerator is an excellent and complex but often misunderstood series of components. People tend to think these units work like magic, in that they can just pile a bunch of food into their fridge on a warm day and expect to come back in an hour to find…
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4:05Taking Dish Network in RV: HDTV Wherever You Roam
Thanks to Wally from Dish Outdoors you can have Dish Network in RV no matter where you travel, with high-definition TV always right at your fingertips. Lauren Grijalva, contributing editor at RV Repair Club, and her family spend all of their time traveling the country in their fifth wheel trailer and soaking up all this…
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1:28Running 12 Volt Appliances on Generator While Boondocking
When boondocking in your RV, there are a number of 12 volt appliances that you might use that require power supply from a generator. It’s important to factor each of these appliances into your plans, so you know you have enough juice for the trip. Our expert RV repair and maintenance guide Dave Solberg teaches…
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5:50Used RV Fridge Inspection
When buying a used RV, it’s essential to thoroughly inspect each appliance to ensure it’s in proper working order. This is especially true of the RV fridge, which is a component of your journey that you might depend on quite a lot. In this quick tutorial, RV maintenance expert Dave Solberg and RVIA Certified Technician…
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3:57Troubleshooting a Faulty RV Propane Refrigerator
Does your RV propane refrigerator turn on for a brief moment before shutting off again? The problem might be a frustrating and confusing one, but we’d bet yours is a common and simple solution. In this free lesson, RV expert Dave Solberg teaches you how to troubleshoot a faulty fridge that doesn’t seem to want…
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3:43Optimizing Your RV Rooftop Air Conditioning
We’ve found that most RVers expect more from their RV rooftop air conditioning units than their maximum capability. Generally, rooftop A/C has the capacity to cool a unit to 20 degrees below outdoor temperature, so on the hottest of days you shouldn’t expect inside temperature to be as cozy as you might like. However, there…
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2:24How to Secure a Loose RV Refrigerator
If the side-by-side refrigerator on your fifth wheel or motorhome seems to shift out of place while you’re driving, there could be several simple solutions. Depending on the type of RV refrigerator you own, the fix you need might also be very inexpensive. To help you find the proper cure for what ails your fridge,…
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5:04RV Toilet Replacement: A User’s Guide
Replacing your RV toilet from the standard plastic bowl to a nicer porcelain model is one of the easiest ways to make your rig feel more like home. If you’ve been considering upgrading your bathroom setup but haven’t felt up for the task of removing the old bowl to install a new one, let us…
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1:43RV Propane Usage: How Long Does Propane Last?
We’ve had a number of Repair Club members ask the best way to tell how long RV propane tanks will last. The short answer is, it depends. The mileage you’ll get out of your LP system on a single fill varies based on two factors: the quantity of propane on your rig and your specific…
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