Hey! I’m Andy, “The RV Engineer!”
RVs can be a little scary, can’t they?
You’re handed the keys after a hurried 15-minute walk-through. Now you’re in charge of a factory-built home on wheels that experiences a hurricane and an earthquake every time you drive through a rainstorm.
As an RV designer and practicing RV technician, I get your frustration. My industry isn’t necessarily known for award-winning customer service, now is it?
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Top 12 RV Awning Fabric DIY Installation Mistakes
This is not a step-by-step tutorial on how to install new RV awning fabric. That is a subject best w…
Uh Oh! Is Your Freshwater Tank Filling When You’re Hooked Up to City Water?
You likely sussed out the problem thanks to a drip, drip, drip sound coming from the bottom of your …
The RV Timed Gas Pressure Drop Test: What It Is And Why You Need One
If RV technicians had a Top 40 list, a timed pressure drop test would certainly be a recurring hit. …
Should I Get an RV Slide Topper? A Tech Weighs In
Customers commonly ask me, “Should I buy an RV slide topper? Do I really need one?’ In response, I p…
Deep Dive: The Difference Between Gas Heat and Electric Heat in an RV
What’s the difference between “gas heat” and “electric heat” in an RV? You’ve probably seen these te…
Suspect an RV Roof Leak? Don’t Trust Your Ceiling!
One would expect that a leaking RV roof would cause a stain, bubble or wrinkle on the RV ceiling. Wa…
What Happens If You Forget to Winterize Your RV??
If you’re reading this article in November, time may remain. Pump your RV’s veins full of antifreeze…
Chat With an RV Tech: Can You Actually Keep an RV Safe from Theft?
Customers ask me all the time how to protect their beloved RVs. Chains? Couper lock? GPS tracking de…
Smackdown: Advanced Surge Protector Vs Multimeter vs Circuit Analyzer?
Concerned about the quality of the power at the pedestal? In the matter of RV electrical protection,…
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