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RV Maintenance: Spring Ahead!
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Tech Q&A – March 2023
Dinghy Braking Q: We have a 2014 Itasca Suncruiser 37F on a Ford F-53 chassis with a V-10 and tow a 2004 Jeep Liberty 4×4. I understand from the dealer that once…
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Tech Q&A — February 2023
Battery Drain Problem Q: We have a 2019 Fleetwood Bounder 35K Class A motorhome that we bought new. It has a 100-watt solar panel on the roof, a 5.5-kW Onan generator, and four…
Safety & Maintenance
How to Prepare for Severe Weather Events While RVing
As severe weather events have become more frequent and intense across the country, we’ve increasingly found ourselves exposed to dangerous conditions. This is especially true when traveling in an RV,…
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Tech Q&A — January, 2023
Tired of Blowouts Q: There have been numerous blowouts of my RV’s ST225/75R15 tires across 20,000 miles while towing my 9,500-pound GVWR Open Range model 18UF2910RL fifth-wheel. The most recent cost $8,800…
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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…
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Tech Q&A – November, 2022
Air Conditioner on House Current Q: In 2005, we purchased an R-Vision Trail-Lite hybrid and enjoyed it for 15 years. In 2020, we upgraded to a 2018 Rockwood 2509S travel trailer. The…
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Tech Q&A – October 2022
DEF Lifespan Q: My motorhome is a 2015 Thor Palazzo 35. It has the Cummins 340-hp engine and Allison transmission. The question I have is about the DEF that has been…
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10 Things to Watch Out for When Buying a Used RV
There are many reasons why buying a used RV makes a lot of sense. For instance, it is a good way to save some money, especially for first-time buyers just…
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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…