The Cold Facts: RV Refrigerator Service and Maintenance
Bill Gehr
May 14, 2013
If you own an RV, chances are it’s equipped with a gas/electric refrigerator. With the summer travel season on the horizon, now is the time to give your refrigerator a little TLC. Absorption refrigerators produce cold from heat, so it’s imperative that all systems work together and function properly... Read more »
Replacing RV Wiper Blades
E. Don Smith
April 13, 2013
Last year it seemed as if every time I drove my motorhome it was raining, which led to the realization that I needed new and better wiper blades. All it takes is a few hours behind the windshield in a torrential downpour to give you some perspective on the significance of good wiper blades. In our October... Read more »
Keep Paper Products In Place While Driving
March 12, 2013
How to prevent paper products from unraveling when driving an RV. A TrailerLifeTV original video. For more trailer videos, go to www.TrailerLife.tv.
A Quick Guide to Generator Care and Maintenance
Bill and Jenn Gehr
March 1, 2013
Much of the freedom we enjoy by traveling in a motorhome can be attributed to the benefits of self-containment, which is supported in large part by the onboard AC generator. Travel anywhere you wish and with the push of a button, you have full access to myriad options such as heating food in the microwave,... Read more »
How to Install a Motorhome Tank Monitor
February 14, 2013
Watch as we show you how to install a non-invasive holding tank monitor for your RV. A TrailerLifeTV original video.
How To Help Your Radiator Keep the Engine Cool
E. Don Smith
December 5, 2012
As you drive your motorhome, the engine generates a tremendous amount of heat. A quick walk behind a rear-engine diesel coach while it’s idling is all it takes to better understand how much heat is produced during operation. The law of conservation of energy teaches us energy cannot be created or... Read more »
Quick Tips: Silence Your RV Shades
September 10, 2012
Driving a motorhome is a task that requires your full attention and the last thing you want is to be distracted by your window shades while steering 30,000 pounds down the road. In many coaches, the front passenger seat window as well as the driver’s side window and the entry door have a retractable... Read more »
Corrosion Prevention
Rich Johnson
September 7, 2012
Life is tough on anything made of metal that lives outdoors. Rust is a constant threat. But beyond that, there’s a form of cannibalism that takes place when different types of metals come into direct physical contact with each other. Dry contact between dissimilar metals is no problem, but when an... Read more »
Quick Tips: Keep Your King Bed Covered
September 3, 2012
I created this solution for a king-size bed where it is difficult to get a fitted sheet on because the bed is blocked on three sides. I purchased two double-size flat sheets, placed them together, and then sewed them across the bottom and halfway up each side. I put this on top of the mattress, no tucking... Read more »
Quick Tips: Simple Hose Control
August 28, 2012
I have hoses to the water softener and filter, coach city-water inlet, macerator and holding tank flush on my motorhome, and I have been using a group of Y hose connectors that have not worked very well. To simplify the process, I used good old American ingenuity and built a water manifold that has the... Read more »
