by RV Mentor - Joe | Oct 13, 2020 | Black Tank, Electricity, Freshwater Tank, Gray/Grey/Galley Tank
Q: What is the difference between Full Hook Up (FHU) and electric only at a campground? A: Full hook up(FHU) is water, electric and sewer(to dump your tanks). Electric only means no water and no dump facilities at your camp site. WITHOUT FHU: Freshwater: you will need...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Oct 2, 2020 | Tires
How many of you know what your tire code is on each of your tires. What is a tire code? It is the “born” on date as to when that tire is manufactured, it appears on the outside of the tire BUT it only appears on one side. Depending on how the tire is...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Sep 27, 2020 | Propane
1. Swapping: If it is entirely empty and you don’t mind getting a different tank, go for it, BUT look on the collar to make sure it is NOT expired since if you change your mind and want to do #2 later, you’d need to get it recertified or come back here to...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Sep 23, 2020 | Appliances, Black Tank, Freshwater Tank, Gray/Grey/Galley Tank, Water, Water Heater, water heater, Water Systems, Winterization, Winterize
So it is getting cold, let’s talk about winterization of your RV’s water system. Q: When should I winterize? A: Here is my take: As a 14 yr RV owner, I will call it quits and winterize once wind chill gets to 28 degrees. Or ambient temp of 30 or less for...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Sep 18, 2020 | Engine, Fluid Analysis, Generator
Food for thought when contemplating buying a used RV. Today’s topic is fluid analysis. What is Fluid Analysis? Fluid analysis for a vehicle is equivalent to a blood test analysis for a human! We know that the doctor can diagnose medical conditions by...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Sep 14, 2020 | Tools
Now this is not necessarily safety related but trust me you will want this tool and replacements for it: <drum roll> a #2 square bit: https://amzn.to/3mkWHCX I already(probably like you) have a screwdriver with interchangeable bits, so much in an RV uses #2...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Sep 12, 2020 | Propane
Q: Does your RV have multiple propane tanks? Q: Does your regulator let you switch between them (manually) and might even let you sit it in the middle so it draws off of both tanks at the same time? Q: Do you realize why that is a bad idea? A: Drawing off both them...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Sep 11, 2020 | 120VAC, 12VDC, Batteries, Electricity
Sometimes it is the easy thing, check those first when it comes to Electricity. RV owner, contacts me about: couldn’t get fridge to come on 120VAC, buttons wouldn’t even light, plug it into the tow vehicle and poof all good, fridge comes on. (but wait...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Sep 9, 2020 | Slides
Should I use slide supports on my RV? NO, NO and NO. YOU NEVER put anything under the slide, first time the RV shifts a bit or sinks, the weight of the RV will be supported by the slide and you will ruin it. I’ve seen people do this and bring the RV in to get...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Sep 8, 2020 | 120VAC, Electricity, EMS, Safety, Shore Power
Safety – Electricity – Campground Receptacle This week’s blog post and (later this week with video) is Electricity Safety at the campground. First off, electricity at the receptacle BEFORE you plug your RV in Non-Contact Voltage Tester(NCVT): Test...
