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?
This blog contains industry-insider information about how RVs work. Get your info straight from the horse’s mouth – er, or mine, anyway. You have a friend on the “inside” now!
Don’t want to miss my latest?
Every month, I send out a monthly email newsletter.
- Latest blog posts
- Industry insider information
- Questions From the Road Column
If you’re serious about RV ownership, you should check it out. Just sign up to the left. You can also send me a direct email at my Contact page.
Read my column at RV Travel!
What Causes a Failed Cooling Unit on an RV Propane Refrigerator?
You’ve probably heard the term “bad cooling unit.” This is a catch-all phrase t…
Nerd Battle of the Best RV Self-Leveling Roof Sealants
Are you a fellow sufferer of analysis paralysis? I am. Choosing a self-leveling sealant is enough to…
Loud RV Hydraulic Pump? Entrained Air Might Be the Culprit …
Many larger RVs and motorhomes use a pressurized hydraulic fluid system to move slide-outs, leveling…
Quick Tip: Clean Your Air Conditioner Evaporator Coils in the Spring and Fall! (with Video)
Today’s quick tip is to clean your air conditioner’s evaporator coils during your spri…
Resetting the Excess Flow Valve Inside the Big Green ACME Nut on Your LP Pigtail
If you’ve been RVing for any length of time, someone has probably told you about the trick to…
How Does an RV Absorption Refrigerator Work? No, Really!
Call me suspicious, but I am skeptical of anyone who claims to comprehend the inner workings of an a…
Is Anything Better than a Fiberglass RV Roof?
Until now, I’ve aimed most of my words about RV roofing at the winner by popular choice: memb…
The Elusive High-Performance RV Range Hood, And the Art of Dehumidification
I was recently working with a customer who wanted to retrofit and upgrade his mega teardrop camper (…
Yes, You Should Leave Your Black Tank Valve CLOSED!
If you’re wondering whether you should leave your RV’s black tank valve open or closed…
Want to get the most out of this blog?
If you want to get the most out of this blog, bookmark AskTheRVEngineer.com in your web browser! Return whenever you need a technical refresher.
- You can view every single article I’ve ever written about at the article index, where you can also search by your favorite category or topic.
- For Q&A letters written by real RVers like yourself, read the Questions From the Road column.
- I also keep a short list of RV products I recommend. You’ll get my honest opinion!
- Here’s a list of RV discount clubs and memberships that will help you save money on the road.
Buying or selling an RV?
Check out my 200-point (and growing!) RV PDI checklist (courtesy of Changing Gears/Sterling RV Solutions.) You can use it to conduct a thorough PDI inspection of an RV before purchasing or selling. Just my way of saying thanks for being a Reader 🙂
