Tough Choices in the Life of an old RV
Our Roadtrek had been running great. We had passed our 200,000 mile service with no issues. Our transmission had been rebuilt at 172,000 miles (a bit short of the expected…
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Is My Battery Charged?
“What is wrong? My battery was low, so I turned on my generator, and 20 minutes later the battery was full, so I turned off the generator. But 20 minutes…
On the Road: Microwave Replacement
Why don’t things quit working before we hit the road? We had just headed out in our winterized Roadtrek for a 10 day trip when we found the microwave oven…
Fixing Glycol Leaks in Alde Systems
First of all, you probably won’t have to do this on your Roadtrek. For one thing, Roadtreks with Alde systems have a six year warranty. Well, except for my Roadtrek….
RV Tire Inflation on the Go: Portable Air Compressor
When we purchased our used Class B motorhome it needed new tires. The tires had plenty of tread but had “aged out” at over 6 years of age. In addition…
Tail Lamp Assembly Replacement on Sprinter vans
I had a slight accident and cracked the lens of my tail light on the passenger side of my Sprinter last week, but rather than get all upset about it…
RV Toilet Seal Replacement
It was a hot fall day when we first noticed the smell. There was no doubt about the source – we had dumped far too many black tanks to have…
The Care and Feeding of Your Solar Panels
Since I’ve had more solar panels on my Roadtrek RV longer than anyone else, I get asked occasionally what i have to do to keep them working. The answer is……
Tiny Lights for RVers and Campers
Most RVs have interior lights that work on 12 VDC battery power or 120 VAC shore power to light dark corners and illuminate activities like cooking, reading, and finding the…
The Mysteries of the RV Water Pump
Water pumps in Class B RVs, or pretty much all RVs for that matter, are just about the same. The basic design was developed back in the middle Cretaceous and…
Observations: When Things Go Bad on the Road
We return from most trips with a short list of things to do or fix. These are seldom anything to interfere with trip enjoyment, but little things to make life…
Painless Refinishing of Your Older RV’s Wood Cabinets
Our Roadtrek has oak cabinet doors and some oak interior trim. The cabinet walls are mostly a plastic oak veneer over plywood. The lower kitchen cabinets on our 20-year old…
RV Awning Tips and Tricks
Most Class B campers come with an awning already installed. It resides in its own garage on the right side above the door and it cranks out from the side…
Tips: Upgrade Kitchen Lighting Easily
When we bought our 1995 Dodge Roadtrek 190 Popular the kitchen had one feeble incandescent light, so it was too easy to serve the garbage instead of salad. We remedied…