RV Staff – Page 119

Does your refrigerator have indigestion? Burp that baby!

April 1, 2016 RV Staff

By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service There was a time when “burping” an RV refrigerator was a standard service technique. Burping has gradually fallen by the wayside, so only old-timers remember when it was commonplace. Up until somewhere in the early 1990s refrigerator cooling coils — those coils you can see when you remove the exterior cover on the back... Read More

Customized shelving for your RV cabinets

April 1, 2016April 3, 2016 RV Staff

By Dave Helgeson How many wardrobe closets, tall overhead cabinets and floor-to-counter storage areas does the average RV really need? Evidently plenty — based on the designs you are likely to see when shopping for a new RV. I don’t know about you, but when I go RVing, I am not taking along piles of dress clothes that need to... Read More

Get started in boondocking with these essentials

April 1, 2016December 25, 2016 RV Staff

By Greg Illes Have you been thinking about going “off the grid” but are unsure how to get started? Like most of us, you don’t want to hazard your family’s safety or comforts, but you’d really like to try a few nights away from an RV park, perhaps out under the desert stars or next to a mountain stream. You... Read More

A macerator pump can resolve your sewage issues

April 1, 2016April 3, 2016 RV Staff

By Jim Twamley Shanghaied by sewer problems? What’s that? Want to stay on a relative’s property in the comfort of your RV but can’t because your holding tanks won’t let you? Want to stay at a pristine campground for more than a few days but can’t because your holding tanks won’t let you? Perhaps it’s time you purchased a macerator.... Read More

Ask the RV Tech: How much value is there in RV forum advice?

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016 RV Staff

Steve Savage Mobility RV Service In my opinion, the more you know, the less value there is in following these sites — and the less you know, the more confused you are likely to become. The problem, as I see it, is this: Some information on the forums is as good as you will find anywhere. On the other hand,... Read More

An RV tech answers would-be buyer questions

April 1, 2016August 2, 2016 RV Staff

By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service I try to help readers, rather than hype the RV industry — of which I have been a part in various capacities for years. What I’ve found, having spoken at RV conferences and now as we interact with owners as I repair RVs, is folks buy with “stars in their eyes,” focusing on floor... Read More

Why your RV roof needs to flex

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016 RV Staff

Courtesy Dicor Corporation Most people don’t think of the need for an RV roof to be flexible, but flexibility is a vital characteristic that every RV roof... Read More

Using small inverters to keep your stuff charged

April 1, 2016April 3, 2016 RV Staff

By Dave Helgeson Traveling with all of today’s modern conveniences like digital cameras, cordless tools, laptops, tablets, electric razors, etc., equates to the need to charge them on a regular basis. If you frequently dry camp for long periods, do you find yourself constantly battling to keep things charged? While some of the items mentioned above can be operated with... Read More

Simplify backing into your RV space

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016 RV Staff

By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service If you tow, I suspect you have suffered through the stress that comes along with backing into your space in the campground with everyone watching. The yelling matches between spouses can reach divorce-pending proportions and discussions about the best way to communicate between the person driving and the person directing have been going on... Read More

Buffing out your RV finish

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016 RV Staff

By Fred Burns One of the bigger projects in maintaining your RV is keeping the outer shell clean and shiny. This involves frequent application of a good wax. It also means using a buffing compound and buffer after a few years when the finish starts to fade or get chalky. Is your RV at the point where it needs rejuvenating?... Read More