by RV Mentor - Joe | Aug 1, 2020 | Cell, Internet
Today’s let talk about cell phone boosters. Standard Disclaimer:Everything tested by RV Mentor was purchased at regular price like you would pay, I do not accept anything for free to do reviews on, this way it is all an ethical review, if I hate it and think it...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Jul 27, 2020 | Books
RV Mama Survival Guide for Life in the Rig Jennifer Miller My thoughts on the author “Jenna is part wife, part mom, part RVer and quite a psychologist.” “This gal Jenna is a hoot, seriously funny stuff with just enough seriousness thrown in to...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Jul 23, 2020 | Internet, Wifi
Can I use the wifi at a campground to do work, stream movies, etc?? SO a few things to think about(I’m an IT geek by trade, besides inspecting RVs) 1. You probably don’t know the size of the data pipeline coming into the campground for use by everyone, is...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Jul 22, 2020 | 120VAC, Electricity, Shore Power
Part 2 of our series on installation of a smart plug for your RV, the replacement of the shore cord that fits into the RV end. Covered in this video is the following: We take a look at replacing the RV Electrical plug on the shore cord side. Those with RVs who have...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Jul 19, 2020 | 120VAC, AC, ATS, Electricity
When was the last time you took a look inside your ATS? Have you ever looked at it? One of the leading causes of fires in an RV is loose connections/wires in your ATS. What is an ATS? It is the decision maker on who feeds electricity to your RV(assuming you have two...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Jul 16, 2020 | 120VAC, Electricity, Shore Power
Part 1 of our two part series on the installation of a smart plug Covered in this video is the following: We take a look at replacing the RV Electrical plug on the side of the RV. Those with RVs who have this plug on the side, you know how frustrating it is trying to...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Jul 7, 2020 | bleach, Sanitation
I spray each connection, hose, water filter, water pressure regulator, etc with a bleach solution in a spray bottle. It has been asked what is the concentration for that? General Purpose: Spray solution 1/2 tablespoon bleach to 1 gallon water (For tabletops, toys,...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Jul 4, 2020 | 12VDC, Batteries, Converter, Electricity
Part 3 of Electricity DC Series for RVing for Newbies. Welcome to RVing for Newbies/RV Mentor Youtube channel. Here we will discuss things to the newbie RVer. From Electricity to taking a peek inside a Black Tank, yep that is going to happen. RVing for Newbies on Face...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Jul 3, 2020 | Water Heater, Water Systems
Before draining it, make sure the propane and/or electric is turned off. #1, if you have an atwood water heater, there is not normally an anode rod in it, so remove the plastic plug #2 if you have a suburban water heater, at least once a yr, pull out the anode rod and...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Jul 2, 2020 | 12VDC, Batteries, Converter, Electricity
Part 2 of Electricity DC Series for RVing for Newbies. Welcome to RVing for Newbies/RV Mentor Youtube channel. Here we will discuss things to the newbie RVer. From Electricity to taking a peek inside a Black Tank, yep that is going to happen. RVing for Newbies on Face...
