RV maintenance tips
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1:49Raising and Lowering RV Jacks with Ease
In this free video lesson, RV expert Dave Solberg teaches you how to properly extend and retract stabilizing RV jacks so you know your vehicle is secure at the campground. This quick tip is time saving, and it will also ensure that your jacks remain in good condition. Whereas the classic crank-style jack might take…
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17:47Calculating Appropriate Solar System Size for Your RV
In this premium video lesson RV repair and maintenance expert Dave Solberg teaches you how to select the right solar system size for your vehicle. Referring to the Go Power! website, Dave walks you through the process of calculating the size of solar panels you need to power your vehicle. Additionally, he explains how to…
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10:15Choosing the Right RV Solar Panel for Your Needs
With boondocking or drydocking becoming so prevalent among those who really want to escape the rat race, the options for reliable power generation are also expanding. Those who opt for boondocking often are going to rely heavily on their house batteries for everything from their LP system to their electronics. As such, you have to…
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13:37Conducting RV Air Conditioning Maintenance for Efficient Cooling
The roof-mounted air conditioning unit on your RV operates similarly to your home’s A/C. It’s important to understand how your air conditioning unit operates in order to help it run most efficiently. And it’s equally important to recognize that your A/C is not magic; it doesn’t produce cold air, it simply cycles old air over…
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9:08Replacing a Water Diverter Valve
In this premium video lesson, RV maintenance and repair expert Dave Solberg teaches you how to replace a leaky water diverter valve in your RV plumbing system. Recently the RV Repair Club crew was recently asked to inspect a Winnebago Bravo that was experiencing leaky plumbing. Dave and his team started by removing the system’s…
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2:27How to Synchronize Trailer Brakes
What is the proper setting for the brake controller on a trailer? According to RV maintenance and repair expert Dave Solberg, the answer depends on the weight of your trailer, what’s needed to slow down under control and without skidding. You’re not trying to bring the trailer to a sudden stop, just slow it down…
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6:17RV Roadside Safety Tips and Supplies
There’s no great place to experience an emergency when traveling in your RV. Tire blowouts, engine failure, and other emergencies often occur in the most inconvenient spots on the road. A responsible RVer is prepared for emergencies no matter where they happen, ready to quickly diagnose the situation, pull off the road, and set up…
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15:17RV Roof Repair: Cleaning up Water Damage
If you don’t regularly inspect your RV roof, you might miss underlying damage that can be minor at first but eventually lead to major problems. In the case of one member’s 2007 Jayco 23B Jay Feather, standing water around the AC unit worsened into rotted roof ribbing, a completely soft membrane, and likely several thousand…
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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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