Any HVAC engineer will tell you that flex duct is a necessary evil. It’s quick to install but retards airflow. Your RV may have quite a bit of 4” flex duct running from your furnace
Curious about the difference between a heat strip and a heat pump? Or which one costs more to heat your RV in the winter? What’s a Heat Strip in an RV? A heat strip is
Almost all RV air conditioners run off 120-volt AC electricity, which is what most campers call “shore power” or “grid power.” And as many RV owners learn to their dismay, you need to be plugged
I am going to assume that you are a normal person and that the phrase “failure of a diode” makes as much sense as the IRS Form 1040. So if you’re wondering, “Why is my
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all RV refrigerator. And it makes me so mad. You have five options for RV refrigerators: 3-way absorption refrigerator 2-way absorption refrigerator AC/DC compressor refrigerator DC-only compressor refrigerator AC-only compressor refrigerator I’ll
Recently, I saw the results of a poll by RVLifestyle.com asking RV owners, “What features do you want in your next RV?” Number five by popularity was “ducted air conditioner.” For a split second, that
If you’re reading this guide to troubleshooting your RV air conditioner, I’m guessing something is wrong. So I’ll dispense with my usual hilariously clever introduction. Let’s get our hands dirty. But first, without any ado,
Welcome to my conspectus on the ubiquitous RV air conditioner. This post is for any and all RV owners! I’m going to serve up some FAQs about RV air conditioners, especially rooftop units. Even if
Good news, Reader. I’m not going to ask you to count your watts, create a spreadsheet, or whip out your pocket calculator. Choosing the right size generator for your RV really isn’t that hard. Below,
I hope you’re reading this post from the comfort of your couch, not skim-reading this sentence as a high-pitched alarm rattles inside your cranium. If your RV propane alarm is going off right now, may
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