RV Repair
Have you ever found yourself out on a secluded dirt road, five miles you’re your campground and ten from the nearest service station, when your RV engine sputters, stalls and shuts down? Would you know what to do in that situation? How about something a little less daunting, like a broken roof antenna—do you know how to fix it?
If not, then that’s where RV Repair Club comes in handy. We have a wide selection of RV repair tutorials to help you navigate any RV repair project, from malfunctioning refrigerators and clogged propane pines to faulty slide rooms and cracked windshields. In each step-by-step walkthrough, we teach you the expert tips and techniques you need to fix any component on your RV, as well as fill you in on the essential RV repair and maintenance products we think everyone should carry on their rig.
With our series on RV repair solutions, you can feel confident knowing that you’re prepared for any unexpected fixes you face while out on the road. Follow along as RVing guru Dave Solberg demonstrates each step of the process, and you’ll be able to tackle any trouble your motorhome and the great outdoors throw at you.
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1:27Thanks to road vibrations and repeated use, an RV propane tank can be prone to leaks, cracking and rust; the first of these issues is easily detected in an RV propane tank by a rotten smell in your motorhome or a repetitive beeping from the system’s LP valve. To help you determine where the leak
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3:43If you’ve noticed that your motorhome smells of that distinctive propane odor and detected a leak in your RV propane tank system, it’s very important that you know how to first manage and fix the leak and then properly test the unit to see that it’s ready to be filled again. To teach you the
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1:44RV propane tanks, or DOT cylinders, must be filled at certified filling stations by trained technicians. Every ten years, an RV propane tank or DOT cylinder used on a travel trailer or 5th Wheel must be recertified, as well as inspected for working condition after each subsequent filling. This helps prevent any dangerous situations from
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1:27Since 1998, ASME tanks or any RV propane tank installed on motor homes, as well as standard DOT propane cylinders, are required to come equipped with overfill protection devices that prevent a dangerous amount of propane from being filled into tanks. Because of the nature of propane as a volatile gas that expands under increased
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4:27Getting on the road in your rig can give you a sense of freedom, but when your necessary appliances don’t work you swap that freedom for the hassle of fixing what’s broken. Finding out why your refrigerator won’t stay cold or your microwave won’t heat is crucial for having a happy trip. When your RV
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5:33Nothing can spoil a great trip faster than going to wash off the dirt of a hard day’s play and finding that you only have cold water because the water heater in your recreational vehicle is not working properly. This is even more annoying if you are relatively new to the recreational vehicle life and
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4:10Water supply systems at campgrounds need to go through proper testing and receive the same certifications as municipal water supplies do. This ensures the water is safe and free of contaminants. If concerned, you can go to the campground office and request to see an MSDS sheet before connecting to the campground’s water source. However,
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8:54It is important to conduct an RV windshield repair immediately upon discovering chips and spider cracking on your RV windshield. If the damage is less than a quarter of an inch in diameter, you should be able to repair the damage yourself using a DIY RV windshield repair kit. These kits are available at RV
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6:59You may not know that a number of RV refrigerator repair issues can be solved with basic and regular maintenance and some good cleaning. After going on a number of road trips and kicking up a whole lot of dirt along the way, it’s essential for your RV refrigerator’s efficiency and lifespan that you clean
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