RV Air Conditioning Maintenance Video
Professor of RVing, Jim Twamley shows you how to perform annual maintenance on your RV air conditioner.
When an air conditioner runs, the compressor builds refrigerant pressure. If the compressor is then shut off, either manually or by satisfying thermostat demand, it must stay off for some period of time, [...]
Ready For That First RV Camping Trip? A Guide to RV Camper Care
We’ve made the list…now you’d better check it twice…
Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner! But before you pile the family into your RV and hit the road to your next KOA, take a look at this checklist. After all, [...]
Basic RV Electricity. Basic Motorcoach Electricity. RV Electricity FAQ
One of the most common questions and concerns I receive is about the RV electrical system. Most people ask if I can explain the RV electrical system in simple to understand terms. The electrical system in your RV can seem complex and confusing until you have a [...]
RV Waste Holding Tank Dumping Instructions
RV Waste Water System Care & Maintenance
The wastewater system inside the recreational vehicle is self-contained, while on the road or set up in a campsite. The main parts of the waste system are the toilet, holding tanks and tank dump valves. As in residential households, the drainage system also includes [...]
How Do Trailer Lights Work?
Mounting
A trailer light can be mounted in many different fashions depending on the model, but the most common type simply mounts to the trailer via one or two bolts with a nut on each end. Manufactured trailers will have provisions and a specified spot for the trailer lights, but custom trailers [...]
7 Steps To Hook-Up a Semi-Truck and Trailer
Coupling and uncoupling a semi-truck and trailer is an essential skill for a truck driver. Nothing spells “bad day” like having a trailer slide off a fifth wheel at an intersection. However, as long as you follow the proper procedures, you can hook up a semi- truck to [...]
How To Hook Up A 5th Wheel Hitch
Fifth wheel RVs are the best handling, most secure recreational trailers on the road. They handle so much better than a standard travel trailer, there just is no comparison. With a properly set up fifth wheel, you can pull a 15,000-pound trailer all day long in comfort. You’ll [...]
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