Stabilizing vs. Leveling
Unfortunately, RVers are getting confused about something that can cause serious damage to their RVs or even cause injury and death. Confusing stabilizing an RV vs. leveling an RV. The RV PHD Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Just because you […]
Do RV Owner’s Manuals Bite?
I’m not really sure what it is all about. RV manufacturers provide an owner’s packet with their RVs, or now at least an electronic version, with manuals for all the appliances, components, and systems, including a generalized RV owner’s manual that is provided across the manufacturer’s brands. But owners seldom read the information. At seminars […]
Is RV Leveling Still Needed
Often, having to level an RV for proper refrigerator operation is mentioned. But is this still necessary in 2024? Well, it depends. The RV PHD Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. RV Refrigeration Keeping food cool is essential for food preservation, […]
Quick Tip – RV Propane Alarm
Propane alarms are an essential safety device every RV with propane onboard has. This quick tip is about testing and maintaining your alarm and what to do if it sounds. About Detectors Propane detectors in RVs are hardwired to the 12-volt DC power system and are no more than 20 inches off the RV floor. […]
What To Do When your Frame Breaks
Complaints of trailer frame failures have been circulating online recently, and I wanted to take a moment to address frame failures and what you can do to minimize damage. I want to allay your fears; most frame failures are not the end of the world or your RV’s life, but they certainly can bring your […]
RV Podcast with Will Miller of Heartland RV
Recently, I was honored to be a guest on Launching Life’s Journeys-An RV Podcast by Will Miller of Heartland RV. Will is one of the nicest people I have met in this business and is doing an excellent job. I met Will at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, where we hit it off. I […]
LP Cylinder Requalification
The great pandemic has had long-lasting effects on all people worldwide, businesses, industries, and governments. Supply chain issues immediately come to mind, but government rule and law changes, it turns out, are yet another. In the RV technician program, we continue to teach students that LP gas DOT cylinders must be re-qualified in the US […]
Techs Towing Safely
We get into habits while working, sometimes taking shortcuts to save time and effort. I get it. And working more efficiently is acceptable, provided that the result is the same or better than doing the same work before. One place where I see techs take a shortcut often is towing RVs without batteries. The RV […]
Azdel
Over the years, one of the biggest problems I have seen with RVs is water damage from body leaks. Bad things happen when roofs, walls, and floors are subjected to water. Damage ranges from mold and mildew intrusion to structural damage. The damage can be extensive, even leading to the RV being a total loss. […]
Sanitize your Water System
Water cleanliness and safety are of primary importance to RVers, and for good reason. Because we travel from location to location with our water system in tow, we never really know the quality of the water we’re putting in our RV, and we need to maintain the system in the RV in a clean and […]