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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3:57Does 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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3:43We’ve found that most RVers expect more from their RV rooftop air conditioning units than their maximum capability. Generally, rooftop AC 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’d like. However, there are
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2:24If 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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5:04Replacing 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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1:43We’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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1:03What’s better than a refrigerator that goes wherever you go? The RV refrigerator is arguably the most important appliance in your RV, and it can help us to live comfortably in our RV. With that being said, many RVers find that there are some small frustrations that can come along with having an RV refrigerator,
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1:14If you’re hitting the road soon, and you plan on using propane for various appliances during your trip, it’s important to check the level of your ASME tank to ensure you have enough LP to last the whole way. Some ASME systems come equipped with an exterior propane level gauge that simplifies this process, but
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3:02If you own a Norcold RV refrigerator, your unit may be up for a recall. In 2010, Norcold released a recall notice to all owners of a number of the company’s refrigerator models in regard to an issue with the cooling unit that could lead to hazardous fire. The Norcold refrigerator recall has already been
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2:25Many refrigerators on RVs run off one or multiple of three main sources of power, depending on type of vehicle (trailer, fifth wheel, motor home) and power capabilities as dictated by vehicle size. These common power sources for refrigerators on RVs include electricity via generator, on-board battery and LP gas. However, since the 1980s most
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