DIY & How To’sServicing & Care
Rigs + Gear: In Search of Level
When it comes to a level rig, there are two ends to the spectrum of RVers. On one end, we have those who don’t care so long as things are sort of close.…
RV care
Safety & MaintenanceServicing & Care
Rigs + Gear: A Long Winter’s Nap
For many RVers, the arrival of winter means, sadly, putting the rig away until the return of warmer weather. But it’s not a park-it-and-forget-it procedure. The best-known part of winterizing—the process of…
Gear & Accessories
Tech Q&A – August 2022
Power A-Frame Jack Failure Q: My RV’s FIC power A-frame (tongue) jack started failing within two years on our 2021 Jayco 25RB trailer, which was purchased in Oregon. The light was failing…
Servicing & Care
Tech Q&A — July, 2022
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Q: We recently bought a new 2022 Ford Power Stroke diesel-powered pickup to tow our 35-foot fifth wheel. We’ve never had a diesel before, and besides the higher cost…
Servicing & Care
Tech Q&A – June 2022
Holding-Tank Indicator Problem Q: We have a 2013 Keystone Cougar 333MKS fifth wheel trailer. After I empty the black-water tank, the indicator shows that it’s still two-thirds full. Is that due to…
Safety & Maintenance
Tech Q&A – May 2022
Underside Rust and Corrosion Q: We have a 2003 Allegro 35DA motorhome with 30,000 miles on the odometer, which we bought new. Living in the Rust Belt and using the…
Safety & Maintenance
Tech Q&A – April 2022
Propane Container Recertification Q: I was just made aware that propane containers are dated and must be recertified. Neither my husband nor I were aware of this. What happens if…
Safety & Maintenance
Tech Q&A — March, 2022
Diesel Component Failures Q: We have a 2016 Winnebago Journey 38P on a Freightliner chassis with a Cummins ISL9 diesel engine. What are the possible causes of the failure of…
RV
Tech Q&A – February, 2022
Ford Power Tuning Q: We have a 2003 Fleetwood Pace Arrow on a Ford chassis with a Triton V-10 engine. Do they still make a PROM for the engine computer? Mark Crisman,…
RV
Tech Q&A – January, 2022
Air-Conditioner Drip Q: We have a 2020 Coachmen American Express Ultra Lite 192RBS. I was in Florida this last week, and it was pretty hot and humid. I have a 15,000-Btu Dometic A/C unit.…