Servicing & Care
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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Servicing & Care
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…
Servicing & Care
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…
Servicing & Care
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…
Servicing & Care
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…
Servicing & Care
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…
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…