Trailer Suspension – the Weak Shackle

In this competitive environment, it is not uncommon for a manufacturer to make product choices to cut costs when the consumer doesn’t care or notice out of sight or mind, as they say. In the case of many travel trailers and some fifth wheels, the suspension components are the least expensive available. If you only […]

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 […]

Winterize On the Go

*As originally seen in Trailer Life Magazine* As the colder weather approaches, many of us are faced with the task of preparing our RV for cold weather storage, which primarily involves protecting the water system from freezing. The procedure for this involves draining down the entire system, including water heater and tanks, blowing out the […]