Motorhome Spring Cleaning
Gary Wescott
April 4, 2012
Spring is coming. Whether you have been traveling all winter, or just hibernating in the South with other snowbirds, road grime, dust, bird droppings and other acts of nature have no doubt accumulated on your motorhome and maybe even your dinghy vehicle. To preserve their value, and make them more fun... Read more »
Seal it Up: Replacing an RV Toilet
Bill and Jenn Gehr
March 15, 2012
RV enthusiasts get great satisfaction in having all the creature comforts of home — until something pops up, like a toilet that’s no longer holding water and is creating unpleasant odors inside the trailer. Replacing the waste ball or blade seal will usually put that smile back on their faces. Some... Read more »
Create Your Own Electrical Repair Kit
Gary Wescott
February 16, 2012
It was a typical hot, humid night in Florida. We had parked on one of those funny arms that runs along the coast, thinking it would be cooler and close to the beach for a nice stroll in the morning. It was so hot and sticky you could drink the air. To move was to sweat. Sitting outside was an open invitation... Read more »
Campsite Security Tips
November 10, 2011
You’ll appreciate these common-sense tips for backing into a campground site to avoid damage to your coach: • Decide in advance where the motorhome is to go. • Take note of posts and hazards, the hookups, where the wheels should go, and where the door(s) will open. • Be sure the power... Read more »
RV Storage Tips For The Off-Season
November 9, 2011
Unless you’re a full-timer, you need to store your RV in the off-season. The following tips will help you prepare your coach for the months it sits idle, so that it will be in top shape when you are ready to take your next trip. Save Money If your RV is stored on private property for the winter,... Read more »
Motorhome Lighting Maintenance
November 8, 2011
Exterior lights on motorhomes are very susceptible to failure due to corrosion. This often is caused by faulty ground connections. With an assistant, check the operation of all your lights, including brake and back-up lamps. Note any problems and check for burned-out bulbs. If the bulb(s) are good,... Read more »
A No-Stress Approach to Motorhome Repair
November 3, 2011
It’s NASCAR time in Bristol, Tenn., and I am parked outside the paddock where the drivers’ buses are sequestered. About 30 minutes ago, the owner of one of the buses called to ask if I knew how to check the compressors on a refrigerator. Having stared more than a cooler or two in the face, I assured... Read more »
Drivetrain Maintenance for Gas Engines
October 12, 2011
For many motorhome owners, drivetrain maintenance is about as much fun as a root canal or paying taxes, but neglecting regular maintenance can be costly. New coach owners, as well as seasoned RVers, often don’t realize the importance of following the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule. Simply... Read more »
Better Broadcast TV Picture Quality
August 25, 2011
Once the federal government mandated that television broadcasters switch to a digital signal, watching the tube for free took on a new vision. A clear vision to be exact. Until recently, there have been almost no changes in the way RVers capture a signal; using a rooftop batwing antenna was and is quintessential... Read more »
Safe Dinghy Towing with Even Brake
July 27, 2011
Few of us who tow dinghy vehicles would complain that we have too much braking capability in view of the fact that the combined weight of our motorhomes and dinghy vehicles may range from 10 to 20 tons. Consideration of our personal safety, chassis manufacturer requirements, state/provincial towing laws... Read more »
