RV Tech Savvy: Power for a CPAP Machine
As a follow-up to September’s “Using CPAP Machines” letter, I also have a need for a CPAP machine. Partly for me and mostly for...
RV Tech Savvy: Sun Damage
The strong Arizona and California sun has taken its toll on my 2012 Fleetwood Bounder. Two problems have developed: The side cameras have become...
RV Tech Savvy: Inflation Pressure Versus Altitude
We have a Class A motorhome. I maintain 100 psi air pressure in the rear tires and 95 psi in front (maximum is 110...
RV Tech Savvy: Refrigerator Makes Battery Go Dead
I own a Four Winds 5000 Class C. I have a problem keeping the refrigerator running when dry camping. The battery goes dead before...
RV Tech Savvy: House Batteries and Solar Panels
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We have a 2007 Fleetwood Excursion 39S with four 6-volt house batteries. Located on top of one of the air-conditioning units is a small...
Roof Vent Restoration
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Is there a product or method for restoring the appearance of my roof vent covers? Over the years from exposure to sun, rain, grime,...
RV Tech Savvy: Roof Vent Restoration
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Is there a product or method for restoring the appearance of my roof vent covers? Over the years from exposure to sun, rain, grime,...
Dinghy Speed Limits
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Nearly all manuals included with dinghy vehicles include the warning not to exceed 65 mph. Why? Is it a matter of control, or can...
Speedometer and Tach Fluctuations
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I have a 1998 Tradewinds diesel motorhome that I purchased new. On a recent trip from Minnesota to Arizona, the speedometer and tachometer would...
RV Tech Savvy: Biodiesel Concern
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I’m a longtime Good Sam member and I have a question to which I can’t seem to find a definitive answer. What is the...
Products
Flex Charging
Seems like we’re always looking for an open outlet to charge our phones or tablets. SalVinCo introduces a way to charge an electronic device...
Battery of Skills: REDARC Manager30
Australia-based REDARC Electronics has launched The Manager30 battery-management system. The system, which has been available Down Under since 2014, is designed to charge and...
Breathe Easy at Home and on the Road: The RV Air Mega Purifier
Indescribably Cleaner Air and Smell for Your RV
We all know that our RVs can become, how shall we say, funky smelling from time to...
Give Cell Signals a Boost
Can you hear me now? If not, you may need a cellular signal booster in your motorhome. The Drive 4G-X RV cellular signal booster...
Power By Yamaha: Efficiency and Technology Combined
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA introduces the all-new EF2200iS portable inverter generator. The 55-pound EF2200iS is powered by a high-output MZ80 OHV, air-cooled, single cylinder...