We’ve been reading about an interesting product called the True Topper as a replacement for traditional slide toppers. Most RVs with slide-outs either have nothing at all over their slides, or they have fabric slide toppers. A slide with no topper means dealing with any water and/or debris on top before retracting them. Fabric slide …
Maintenance & Repairs
If you’ve got a 50-amp RV, knowing how to wire a 50-amp RV plug can be important information. In fact, a shore power cord plug in poor condition can be dangerous. And a broken plug that can’t be used at all can ruin your camping trip. Fortunately, 50 amp plugs aren’t difficult to replace, or …
Who doesn’t love their RV screen door when the weather’s nice? It lets in the sun and the breeze, and gives the RV a bit of a screened-in porch feeling. But over time, travel, and terrain, several things can go wrong with an RV screen door. Today we’ll show you the four most common RV …
Today’s post is a complete step-by-step tutorial on performing an Onan Quiet Diesel 7500 generator coolant change yourself as a DIY maintenance project. So, if you’ve ever wondered, “Can I change the coolant on my RV’s Onan generator myself?” the answer is yes, you can! We’ve got a list of what you’ll need and the …
Knowing how to care for RV slide-out seals is critical if you want to keep them in good condition so they’ll last rather than requiring periodic replacement. Slide-out rubber seals prevent water leaks into your living space. And having to replace them is a nuisance. So if you want to be able to extend and …
Winter is finally behind us, and spring has sprung (okay… we’re a little late since summer is now upon us)! But when we’re doing our RV spring cleaning, one thing we shouldn’t forget (though it’s easy to overlook) is our tow or towed car! So today, we’ve got tips for car spring cleaning. If you …
Knowing how to clean an RV vent fan is more important than you may think. This maintenance task doesn’t need to be done often, but if you don’t do it at all, you’re missing out on the benefits of your vent fan, one of the most-used devices on many RVs. We’re not talking about a …
We’ve posted before about how to clean battery terminals as part of regular RV battery maintenance. But what causes RV battery corrosion in the first place, and how can you prevent it? If your RV has flooded lead-acid batteries, you want to do whatever you can to avoid the buildup of corrosion. Properly maintained flooded …
Each spring, we service our genset as part of routine spring cleaning. And the Onan diesel generator oil change is so easy that it makes a great DIY project for almost anyone. So, in this post, we’ll show you the step-by-step process of our Onan 7.5kw diesel generator oil change so that you can follow …
Over the years, we’ve demonstrated how to replace the fabric on many different awning & slide topper models. That includes a Dometic awning fabric replacement on one of their most popular models — the Dometic/A&E manual pull-down patio awning. We’ve actually created two videos for the same model. After learning a new way to do …
Like the rest of our equipment, we take very good care of our batteries. But there comes a time when even well-maintained batteries start to lose their juice. That’s why knowing how to replace an RV battery is important. In this post, we’ll show you exactly how to do that, even if your battery bank …
If you’ve ever had a slide out get stuck, you know the frustration and stress of being unable to drive your rig because the RV slide-out won’t retract. The best way to avoid that situation is to learn how to manually retract an RV slide room that’s stuck before you find yourself in that situation. …
“How do I find an RV wash near me?” is a question we’ve heard many times over the two decades we’ve been on the road. After all, if there’s one thing we’re known for, it’s keeping our rig clean! We’ve got a 43′ diesel pusher, so we understand that washing a big rig is a …
Batteries are a critical part of any RV. Your RV battery gives you the power you need to operate a variety of features, including appliances, devices, and lights. If you have a motorized RV, you also need a battery to start and drive your rig. But there are several different types of RV batteries, and …
The Dicor RV roof sealant that surrounds the various items on your RV roof is one of the most important maintenance items on your RV. Dicor self-leveling lap sealant is ubiquitous in the RV industry, sealing roofs on everything from pop-up trailers to diesel pusher motorhomes and everything in between. As we’ve noted in our …