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6 Insider Hints for PERMANENTLY Cleaning Your Waste Tanks

I recently had the privilege of attending a free seminar by Sue “the Queen of Poo,” RV Tech and founder of Royal Flush RV. Sue Rasmussen is a delightful, well-spoken certified RV technician who specializes

Quick Tip: Can (or Should) I Recharge My RV Air Conditioner Refrigerant?

There is a LOT of false advice going around about recharging your RV air conditioner. When I typed the search phrase “Can I recharge my RV air conditioner?” into Google, 8 of the first 10

Quick Tip: Double-Check Your Furnace Flexible Ductwork!

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

Quick Tip: How Many Solar Panels Do I Need to Recharge My Batteries?

Last week, “Sean” wrote me an email asking how many solar panels he needed to recharge his RV house battery. “So I apparently have the wrong battery (deep cycle marine approximately 88 Ah) for my

Quick Tip: Why Is GVWR Higher or Lower than GAWR? ANSWERED!

Curious why the GVWR of your RV is greater than the GAWR? Concerned that the math seems shadowy? Fear not, because there’s a perfectly reasonable answer. Federal Law Allows GVWR to Be Higher than GAWR

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Quick Tip: Should I Disconnect My RV Battery When Plugged Into Shore Power?

There is a common misconception among new RV owners that you should disconnect your house batteries when plugged into shore power (something about issues arising from multiple power sources). If you have a modern multi-stage

Quick Tip: What Causes RV Trailer Tires to Wear on the Inside Only?

If you’re like me, uneven trailer tire wear feels like theft. It’s not fair. One side of the tire is in the prime of its life, and the other is eating through a straw and

Quick Tip: What Causes Mold in an RV – and How to Get Rid of It?

Are you having nightmares of mold and mildew getting in your RV?  Mold and mildew aren’t the same things! Both are fungi. Mold tends to be the more health-hazardous of the two. It is darker

Quick Tip: Heat Pump Vs Heat Strip – Which Is Better for Winter RV Camping?

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

Quick Tip: How Often Should You Reseal Your Camper?

How often should you recaulk your RV? There are two answers to this question: the by-the-book answer, and the quick-and-dirty answer. Both answers require you to inspect your RV every 3 to 6 months. But

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