RV waste valve replacement is not something any RVer wants to think about. But occasionally, it becomes necessary. Fortunately, it’s a relatively easy repair, especially if you have a guide to follow. This post outlines the steps for the DIY replacement of a black or gray waste valve. Not only are we giving you a …
Maintenance & Repairs
This post is a guide to draining, flushing, cleaning, and descaling an RV water heater. We’ll show you the method we’ve used for years to effectively flush and clean our tanked water heater and how to descale a tankless one, too (like our new Truma AquaGo Comfort Plus on-demand water heater). Our method for our …
In this post, we’ll tell you (and show you) how to change the fuel filter on an Onan diesel generator. If you’ve got a gas generator in your RV, we’ll be sure to include some information for you as well. Note that our ’05 Newmar has an Onan 7.5-kilowatt QuietDiesel generator. If you have a …
The Dometic Oasis Elite door awning motor failed on our Newmar Mountain Aire with the awning in the closed position, leaving us with no obvious way to get into it. We had to find a way to fix or replace it, and we were hoping to avoid a huge repair bill, or damaging anything by …
The RV water heater anode rod is an unsung hero that sits quietly in the background, protecting your expensive RV water heater tank from damage and eventual destruction. Today’s post is all about the RV anode rod, what it does, how it works, and which RV water heaters require them. We’ll tell you (and show …
Tankless water heaters (sometimes referred to as on-demand water heaters) are popular for their energy efficiency and continuous hot water supply. But like any appliance, they can experience problems. Since this type of water heater is becoming more and more common in RVs (and since no one likes to shower in cold water), we thought …
How much does it cost to maintain an RV? The answer to this question has lots of variables, of course. But in this post, we’ll cover things you’ll want to consider when buying an RV as you factor in the cost of maintaining that RV. Is it all worth it? Having lived and traveled the …
Accurate tire pressure readings can only be taken when tires are cold, often understood as any time before you’ve driven on them. But, really, what IS cold tire pressure, and are you sure your readings are accurate even if you haven’t driven on your tires yet today? Don’t be too sure! Most RVers, especially us …
One of our favorite pieces of RV gear is our Viair air compressor. In fact, we actually have two of them. We carry one in our RV and keep a smaller, lighter model in the back of our Honda CR-V toad car, in case we need it when we’re away from the RV. We’ve spent …
Finding RV roof leaks can be tricky, but it’s one of the most essential maintenance and repair tasks an RV owner can undertake. Identifying and repairing leaks while they’re minor will save you from costly repairs in the future and could even save your RV from destruction. In today’s post, we’ll discuss the best way …
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a full-time RVer, proper maintenance of your RV refrigerator will help ensure that it continues to operate efficiently and keeps your food fresh as you travel. In today’s post, we’re providing a guide to the most important RV refrigerator maintenance tips. RV Refrigerator Maintenance Tips Keeping in mind that …
We’ve always been pretty obsessive about keeping our motorhome neat and tidy, and we’ve also posted on various aspects of RV AC maintenance. But how do you clean RV air ducts to keep your rig’s air quality clean and healthy? That’s what we’re covering in today’s post. To be clear, we’re not talking about just …
We recently wrote a post answering the question, “How much RV antifreeze do I need to winterize my RV plumbing?” We noted that the answer depends not only on the size of your RV but also on whether you choose to blow out your RV water lines vs using antifreeze. (Even when blowing the lines …
If you’ve noticed that the water in your RV kitchen sink is draining slowly (or not at all), you’ve likely got a clogged RV kitchen sink drain. A clogged RV sink can be a major inconvenience, but with a few common items and a little bit of elbow grease, clearing a clog in an RV …
Caulking is an important maintenance task for all homes, including RVs. A good caulking job seals gaps and prevents leaks, keeping living spaces comfortable and well-protected and leak-fee. But achieving a smooth, professional finish can be a challenge, especially for beginners. In this post, we’re offering some smooth caulking tips to make the job easier …