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RV Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve: Keeps You Safe!

We’ve covered RV water heaters from a few different angles here on the blog before. But today we’re talking specifically about the water heater pressure relief valve. It may seem unimportant — a thing you flip when you’re draining your water heater for annual maintenance or winterization. But that little valve is actually an important …

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Is a Shurflo Water Pump a Good Choice for Your RV?

A Shurflo water pump is among one of the most commonly found pumps on new RVs and campers. They’re also popular as replacements for pumps that leak or no longer function properly, and the replacement makes a good DIY project. There are a variety of RV water pump brands on the market, several of them …

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How to Unclog an RV Black Tank: End the Nightmare Quickly

Have you ever had to unclog an RV black tank? Not sure how to go about it? Today’s post will have you well-prepared to handle what can become one of the grossest messes an RVer could face (especially if the tank is full). 🧻😫🤢🙈 We’ll even let you know how to avoid black tank clogs …

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How Long Does It Take for Water to Freeze in RV Pipes?

As we write this in late fall, many RVers are thinking about winterizing their RVs. Depending on where you live, the question “How long does it take for water to freeze in RV pipes?” becomes more important to answer with every passing day. As the temperature drops everywhere, we think it’s a good time to …

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Air In Water Lines: An RV Problem That’s Easy to Solve

Air in water lines is not an uncommon problem, but if the plumbing system in your RV has this issue, you’ll want to fix it as soon as possible. While air pockets in water lines don’t present a particularly urgent issue, an RV that has air in the water pipes is a nuisance and could …

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Is Your RV Water Heater Leaking? What to Do to Fix It!

Is your RV water heater leaking? If so, you’ve got an issue that could ruin your camping trip. In today’s post, we’ll troubleshoot the main reasons for a leaking electric/gas water heater and what you can do to fix the problem. When you’ve got a leak anywhere in an RV, there’s no time to waste …

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How to Unclog an RV Toilet: Tips to Keep the 💩Flowing!

If you’ve ever had a clogged RV toilet, you know that the best way to tend to it is to prevent clogging in the first place!  But, with that obvious statement aside, we all know that solid waste and paper can sometimes create a clog. For this reason, it’s a good idea to know in …

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How Long Does an RV Water Filter Last?

When you’re traveling and living in an RV, having a fresh water supply onboard is a real gift. But how long does an RV water filter last? Ensuring that you have plenty of clean potable water that’s safe to drink is important. Safe water for drinking, showering, cooking, and washing dishes requires a water filter …

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Low Water Pressure In Your RV? Try These Tips!

Low water pressure in your RV can be annoying. Low-pressure showers or a lack of pressure when you’re trying to wash dishes, flush the toilet or do anything else that involves a decent flow of water generally indicates that you’ve got a problem somewhere in your RV’s water system. We recently published a post suggesting …

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Your RV Toilet STINKS! Learn How to Eliminate RV Toilet Odors

No, you shouldn’t smell your RV toilet. That’s not normal. While an RV toilet doesn’t work in quite the same way as a toilet in a sticks & bricks house, that doesn’t mean it should smell. So, if your RV toilet stinks, it’s time to learn how to eliminate RV toilet odors. How Does an …

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What Is an RV Macerator Pump? And Do You Need One?

You may have heard of an RV macerator pump online or from fellow RVers. Or maybe your RV even came with one. But what is a macerator pump exactly? What does it do, and how necessary is it to a successful and thorough holding tank dumping experience? Like many things related to RV tank dumping, …

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RV Toilet Leaking? Here’s What to Do!

There’s not a lot that’s worse than finding your RV toilet leaking (except maybe finding your black tank leaking!), but it helps to know what’s causing the leak so that it can be repaired as quickly as possible. In today’s post, we’re going to run through the various reasons why an RV toilet might be …

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Components of a DIY RV Outdoor Shower Kit

We recently published a post asking the question, “Is an RV Outdoor Shower Worth Having?” For many, it’s well worth having, but an outdoor shower didn’t come standard on their RV. Others are working on a self-built rig and would like to install an outdoor shower. So, today we’re taking a look at the components …

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Blowing Out RV Water Lines vs RV Antifreeze

All RVers who either use or store their rigs in climates where temperatures can fall to freezing or below need to winterize their RVs, one way or another. Some prefer to use RV antifreeze, while others prefer to blow out their RV water lines with compressed air. In today’s post, we’ll look at the pros …

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RV Black Water Tank – Everything You Need to Know

Today’s topic is neither glamorous nor exciting, but most RVers would agree that the RV black water tank is a crucial aspect of one of the most convenient systems aboard their rigs. It must be because you usually can’t get two RVers together for more than 5 minutes before they start telling their “RV black …

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The RV Black Tank Flush System – All You Need to Know

Every RVer knows that of all the duties an RV owner has to tend to, dumping the black tank is the least enjoyable. That said, there are ways to make tasks related to the black tank considerably easier to endure. A prime example is the RV black tank flush. Not every RV has a black …

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How to Replace an RV Plumbing Vent (and Upgrade It!)

Adequate air circulation is an essential part of the design of an RV. Most RVs have several rooftop openings and items that are dedicated to the proper movement of air. At least one of these openings on every RV is an RV plumbing vent. That’s right, not all of the vents on the roof of …

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No Hot Water in Your RV? Try This Simple Fix First!

RVs are like homes – they have a multitude of systems to tend to, such as plumbing and electrical systems. When something isn’t working properly, for example when there’s no hot water in your RV, the troubleshooting process begins. Sometimes we find that some part of the system has failed, but other times we find …

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Want Safe Drinking Water in Your RV? Get an Acuva!

Safe drinking water is something many of us take for granted every time we turn on the faucet and fill a glass. But when your lifestyle involves traveling in an RV to many different locations where water is of unknown quality and safety, you need to think long and hard before putting that glass to …

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