Leave Winnebago Solis House Battery On Overnight: Safe & Essential

Leave Winnebago Solis House Battery On Overnight: Safe & Essential

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Always consult a certified RV technician for safety-critical repairs, battery work, or electrical modifications. Improper battery management can result in fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, or equipment damage. I’ve been full-timing in my Winnebago Solis for three seasons now, and one of the most common questions I hear … Read more

Top 20 Class B RV Models and Their Top 3 DIY Repairs

Top 20 Class B RV Models and Their Top 3 DIY Repairs

So you’re standing in front of a Class B van you’re thinking about buying—or you already own one and something just quit working—and you need to know: what’s actually going to break on this thing, and can you fix it yourself without calling a dealer? The honest answer is that you absolutely can, but only … Read more

Common Problems Winnebago Elora RV: Owner Fixes & Guides

Common Problems Winnebago Elora RV: Owner Fixes & Guides

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Always consult a certified RV technician for safety-critical repairs. The Winnebago Elora Class B+ motorhome has earned a solid reputation for comfort and maneuverability on the road. Built on the Ram ProMaster chassis, the Elora offers excellent fuel economy and nimble handling for RV enthusiasts who want … Read more

Hymer Aktiv – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Hymer Aktiv – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

As someone who’s logged over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned a thing or two about keeping my diesel heater in top shape. When I hop into my Hymer Aktiv, I need the assurance that my heater will perform without fail. Many RV owners think of their diesel heaters as … Read more

Chinook Bayside – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Chinook Bayside – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

I’ve spent enough mornings elbow-deep in the engine bay of a Chinook Bayside that I could probably do this job blindfolded — though I wouldn’t recommend it. The glow plug on these units fails in a particular way: quiet at first, then your heater starts cranking for thirty seconds before it catches, then forty-five, then … Read more

Jayco Melbourne – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Jayco Melbourne – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Skip this repair and you’ll be sitting in the cold, watching your heater cycle and fail, cycle and fail—or you’ll crack and hand a dealer $400 to $600 for what amounts to swapping a spark plug. I’ve seen it happen too many times on Jayco Melbournes: the glow plug dims, the fuel pump starts misfiring, … Read more

Thor Dazzle – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Thor Dazzle – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

I have a glow plug sitting on my workbench right now that I pulled from a Thor Dazzle last February—it’s blackened at the tip, corroded where it threads into the combustion chamber, and completely dead when I run voltage across it. That plug represents a frozen cabin at 2 AM in the Sierra Nevada, a … Read more

Coachmen Galleria – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Coachmen Galleria – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Hi, I’m Drew Callahan, and after logging over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned a thing or two about keeping my Coachmen Galleria’s diesel heater running smoothly. Recently, I’ve received several questions from fellow Galleria owners about why their diesel heaters won’t light on those cold mornings. More often than … Read more

Winnebago Ekko – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Winnebago Ekko – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Hi, I’m Drew Callahan. After logging over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve come to appreciate the nuances of RV maintenance. Recently, I found myself facing a familiar challenge with the Winnebago Ekko’s heater shroud removed, and I’m staring at the combustion head. The glow plug is corroded enough that I … Read more

Outside Van Aterra – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Outside Van Aterra – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Hey there, I’m Drew Callahan, and after covering over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned a thing or two about keeping my diesel heater running smoothly. If you find yourself needing a diesel heater glow plug replacement on an Outside Van Aterra, you might get quoted anywhere from $180 to … Read more