RV Maintenance
With so many working parts and complicated components, an RV requires much upkeep and maintenance. Routine RV maintenance and repair ensures your rig is ready for the journey, trip after trip, and helps you milk the most from your investment. When you take care of your motorhome, your motorhome takes care of you, getting you safely from place to place as you roll in style.
In these step-by-step tutorials, we teach you the expert advice you need to complete any RV maintenance. You’ll learn how to properly inspect your RV’s exterior, upgrade appliances and electronics, test plumbing and power systems and keep your motorhome running as efficiently as possible.
Of course when it comes to the great unknown of America’s backcountry, we can’t always predict when a problem will arise. That’s why a portion of our series is dedicated to troubleshooting RV maintenance. If your fridge bites the dust or the A/C is on the fritz, we’ve got the expert RV maintenance tips and techniques to help you find the solution to your problem.
If you administer regular RV maintenance and inspection before and after trips, and you know what to do when surprises arise, you’ll be prepared for anything that comes your way…except bears, you’re on your own with those guys!
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30:23RV Air Conditioner Inspection and Maintenance
Mobile air conditioning is a marvelous thing, but it doesn’t work like magic. There are simple components that dictate how it operates, and maintenance methods that encourage better functionality. When you’re out on the road miles from a repair facility, it’s important to understand how your RV air conditioner works and what you need to…
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4:24How to Make a More Fuel Efficient RV
Fuel efficiency is key when traveling by RV, as gas can easily be quite a large expense. Check out these fuel efficient RV tips from Lauren Grijalva that will help save some gas and ensure you’re getting the most bang for your buck as an RVer!
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13:18How to Sell Your Trailer: Getting the Best Resale Price
The first order of business in selling a used RV is ensuring you’ve completed all the necessary maintenance to ensure you get your money’s worth. Whether you’re selling to a private buyer or going the dealer trade-in route, there are a number of things on the interior and exterior of your vehicle you should check…
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3:20Tips for Inspecting Brakes on a Motorized Gas Chassis
As you complete your annual RV inspection, be sure to include your vehicle’s front and rear brakes. On larger rigs with motorized gas chassis, braking systems consist of disc brakes, which erode over time and need to be inspected at least once a year at a service center with a capable lift. In this free…
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30:40What Should Be in Your RV Tool Kit?
Every RV owner should have a basic tool kit aboard their rig, both for emergency repair and regular maintenance. A comprehensive RV tool kit consists of a variety of tools needed for odd jobs, quick fixes, and money-savers. Whether you have a leaky faucet that requires a standard wrench or a power outage that calls…
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0:40Flipping Your RV Door: A Word of Caution
We’ve received numerous messages from RV Repair Club members asking if it’s possible to turn around their RV door so that it swings inward rather than outward. The urge is understand, and while it is possible on some vehicles to flip the hinges and change the direction the door swings, RV maintenance expert Dave Solberg…
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3:11Maintaining RV Decals: Tips for Proper Care
Sun, wind and precipitation can wreak havoc on RV decals, especially if they’re not treated to combat the elements. If properly maintained, the decals on your vehicle’s sidewalls should last for at least 10 years, depending on the type of graphic. In this quick video tutorial, RV maintenance and repair expert Dave Solberg teaches you…
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3:31Thetford Cleaning Products for Grey and Black Water Tank
Thetford’s RV products have long been the benchmark for cleaning solutions that ensure optimal performance and maximum cleanliness in your plumbing and water systems. Each of their options is specifically geared toward maintaining one component of the system, and they’re all guaranteed for up to six months. From their drain valve lubricant that keeps seals…
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2:11How to Determine Optimal RV Tire Pressure
We get asked quite often by RV Repair Club members how to find the ideal tire pressure for their vehicle. It seems pretty intuitive—just look on the tire sidewall, right? In theory, yes. In practice, not so much. In this free video lesson, RV repair expert Dave Solberg teaches you the best way to find…
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