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 […]
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 […]
Winterizing with RV Antifreeze
I am often asked about using RV antifreeze to winterize the water system in an RV. There are questions about what it is, how to use it if necessary, and if it is safe. The RV PHD Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or […]
RV Tools
Aren’t we lucky? We have opposable thumbs and we make tools! In this section of the RV PHD we’ll talk about tools that are great for RVers and techs to have in their toolbox. Arguably the most important tool in the tech’s toolbox is an AC/DC amp clamp digital multimeter (DMM). And, with the cost […]
Cooking and Fire Safety Tips
In honor of Fire Prevention Week (and month), let’s look at how to keep you and your family safe while cooking in and around your RV and the campsite. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking was the leading cause of reported home fires and injuries and the second leading cause of home fire […]