Hey! I'm Ross, "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 a designer and RV engineer, 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
- Some industry insider information
- Questions From the Road Column
- And more!
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 About/Contact page.
Cool RV Gear
Discount Clubs
Featured Partner
Recent Articles
Your Burning FAQs About the RV Air Conditioner
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
What Size Generator Do I Need for My RV? (A Math-Free Solution)
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,
Why Does My RV Battery Keep Dying? (Every Reason I Can Think Of!)
“Stop! Don’t go into the light!” If you’re constantly begging your RV not to give up the ghost, then read onward. I have some ideas why your RV house batteries might be dying so quickly.
How to Install a 30A RV Electrical Outlet Hookup at Home
Let’s learn how to install a 30A outlet for an RV at your house. I should begin this guide with a few words of caution, though. If you can install a 50A outlet, do it!
17 Design Differences Between European and North American RVs
RVs may be as American as apple pie, but other countries love recreational vehicles, too. You can find caravans in Australia and New Zealand, camper vans across Northern and Mediterranean Europe, and fang che in
Yes, RV Lithium Batteries Are (Probably) Worth the Cost!
If you thought regular RV batteries were expensive, you’re about to throw up a little. Lithium batteries cost the proverbial arm and a leg. Even a barebones lithium battery costs about $500. Decent deep-cycle lithium
Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Inside an RV
It’s invisible. It’s odorless. It’s tasteless. And it can kill you: the “quiet killer.” Sounds like a teaser trailer to a B-grade horror film, but we’re talking about carbon monoxide (CO). Today’s topic: How NOT
Does Your RV Propane/CO Detector Keep Beeping?
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
FAQs About RV Cassette Toilets (vs Conventional Commodes)
Like most things in America, they were popular in Europe first. Cassette toilets have recently made inroads in the United States RV market, and they’ve piqued people’s interest. How does a cassette toilet work? Is
What Is An RV Hot Skin? (And Can It Kill You?)
If you touch a metal part on the outside of your RV and get shocked, is that a problem? What if it’s only a tingle? Yes, any stray voltage condition is potentially dangerous – even
Can You Use AGM Batteries in an RV?
Can I Use an AGM Battery in My RV? Yes, you absolutely can use an AGM battery in your RV or camper! While you can use AGM batteries as starting batteries, you’re probably considering AGM
Don’t Flush Your Money Away on RV Toilet Paper!
Do you really need to take out a second mortgage to afford RV toilet paper? Is the specialty toilet paper all it’s cracked up to be, or is it is just a money-making ruse? Will
Random Article!
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, organized by niche.
- For questions asked by real RVers like yourself, read the Questions From the Road column.
- I also keep a list of RV products I recommend. You’ll get my honest opinion!
- You can also peruse a list of RV discount clubs and memberships that will help you save money on the road.
- For the other side of the RV world, like insurance, buying and selling, towing calculators and RV checklists, you can visit Changing Gears. It’s been going strong since 2005!
- For RV camping and nomadic lifestyle tips, I invite you to check out Wayfinding Wheels. It’s full of tips and experiences shared by RVers just like you!
Trailer and Towing
Learn all about towing, tires and trailers!
Click HereBuying or selling an RV?
Check out my 100-point (and growing!) RV PDI checklist.
You can download it for free. 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 🙂
Cornerstone Content
Looking for the best of the best? The below is some of my cornerstone content. Here, you’ll find free online e-books, original research, topic deep dives and technical ultimate guides.
Hey, let's chat!
Visit our About/Contact page to get in touch!
Share Your Headache with The RV Engineer
Got a DIY techie or RV design question? Send me an email at my About page!
Yes, I actually do answer many questions from RV owners and travelers such as yourself! Check out the Questions on the Road column for answered questions from RVers just like yourself.
Want to Share Your RV Mod with the World?
The world would love to see your handmade dinette table, innovative storage solution or custom black water drain system! E-mail me an 800-word (or longer) write-up on your DIY mod story (with images), and I’ll send you $25 as a thank-you! Reach out to me via the About page, and I’ll get you started.
