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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When Size Matters – Driving an RV for the First Time?
Many people have never driven anything larger than a zero-turn lawnmower before driving their first …
Andy’s Definitive Guide to RV Boondocking
Freedom is spelled b-o-o-n-d-o-c-k-i-n-g. Boondocking is an affordable adventure away from the chaos…
5 Reasons Your RV Air Conditioner Is Making a Weird Noise
Is your RV air conditioner abnormally loud or noisy? RV air conditioners are rather infamous for bei…
Furnace Failing? Here’s How to Tell if the Motor Is to Blame
RV furnace motors are scapegoats. They are often blamed for problems not at all their fault. Many a …
Have Mice Invaded Your RV? Have You Tried Peeing In It?
As an RV technician, I am often asked how to keep mice out of an RV. People have shared many theorie…
Schwintek Slide-Out Stuck? Here’s What to Do!
Schwintek slide-out stuck? Here’s what to do! Talk to a Tech! Lippert Components, the manufacturer o…
Part 3: What RV Technicians Wish They Could Tell Their Customers
Welcome to my mini “Behind the Scenes” series on choosing a mobile RV repair technician! As a practi…
Part 2: What’s a Fair Price for Mobile RV Service Labor and Parts?
Welcome to my mini “Behind the Scenes” series on choosing a mobile RV repair technician! As a practi…
Part 1: How to Choose a Good RV Mobile Technician (And Weed Out the Bad Ones)
Welcome to my mini “Behind the Scenes” series on choosing a mobile RV repair technician! As a practi…
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