March 22, 2018 - RV Travel

RV Electricity – Why do hot-skin shocks occur?

March 22, 2018March 23, 2018 RV Staff

Dear Mike, I have a Safari 40′ DP and every time I plug into shore power I feel a shock when touching any metal on the RV. For instance, if I open the under-bay door and touch the inside latch I get zapped. Can anyone tell me what would make this happen? Is it really dangerous since it’s only a... Read More

Kinda “quirky” full-time RVer can’t find full-time companion

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 RV Staff

Dear RV Shrink: I have been traveling my whole life. I have picked up some odd habits over the years that drive my traveling companions nuts. I guess that’s why I am always ending up with a new one. Women like me, but not on a full-time basis. From Steinbeck’s “Travels with Charley” I learned to do my laundry in... Read More

Why is hot water coming out of the cold faucet?

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 RV Staff

Dear Gary, I have a 2000 Nomad, 27-foot 5th wheel trailer. The water heater is located below the sink. When I operate the water heater, hot water backs up into the cold water piping. When I operate the kitchen sink’s cold water faucet, hot water is delivered. The only way I can think to solve this problem is to install... Read More

Forest River RV recalls some motorhomes on Freightliner chassis

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 Chuck Woodbury

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 416 model year 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power... Read More