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THOR DAZZLE – Roof Seal and Skylight Maintenance

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Roof Seal and Skylight Maintenance for THOR DAZZLE I keep the most common failure components stocked in my van because certain repairs come up so predictably I’d lose time driving to a supplier. When I show up to a rig and already know what’s wrong before I open the access panel — that’s not experience, … Read more

JAYCO MELBOURNE – Roof Seal and Skylight Maintenance

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Roof Seal and Skylight Maintenance for JAYCO MELBOURNE The calls I get on holiday weekends are always the same energy: a family parked at a campground, kids in the background, and a very stressed adult trying to describe a sound or a symptom over the phone. I always ask the same first question: when did … Read more

CHINOOK BAYSIDE – Roof Seal and Skylight Maintenance

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Roof Seal and Skylight Maintenance for CHINOOK BAYSIDE The most expensive mistake RV owners make is replacing parts before they’ve diagnosed the actual problem. I’ve walked up to rigs where the owner has already swapped three components and the real issue is something a five-dollar fuse or a loose connector would have fixed. Diagnosis first. … Read more

WINNEBAGO REVEL 44E – Lithium Battery Bank Service and Solar System Maintenance

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Lithium Battery Bank Service and Solar System Maintenance Parts Needed: 100Ah 12V Lithium-Ion (LiFePO4) RV, Marine, Solar, & Off Grid Battery – Inter… (Part Number: GC2 100Ah 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery) ($777.21) – Quantity: 2 Victron Energy smallBMS Battery Management System with pre-alarm (Part Number: Victron VE) ($49.30) Victron Energy Color Control GX for … Read more

WINNEBAGO REVEL 44E – Fresh Water System Service and Cassette Toilet Maintenance

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Fresh Water System Service and Cassette Toilet Maintenance Parts Needed: SHURFLO 4008-101-A65 New 3.0 GPM RV Water Pump Revolution, 12V (Part Number: Shurflo 4008-101-E65 or Flojet 04406-143A) ($69.95) Shurflo 255-213 RV Replacement Water Pump Strainer | 1/2 Twist-On Pipe Strainer (Part Number: Shurflo 255-215) ($7.85) SHURFLO 94-237-00 Series 2088 Check Valve Kit (Part Number: Shurflo … Read more

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

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Knowing how to diagnose and repair RV systems isn’t just a maintenance skill — it’s a negotiation weapon when you’re buying. Every mechanical issue I can identify on a walkthrough is money off the asking price. Most sellers don’t know what’s wrong with their own rig, which means an informed buyer has all the leverage. … Read more

Imagine waking up to a panoramic desert sunrise, with no one else in sight for miles. Picture parking your RV alongside a serene mountain lake, your only neighbors the whispering pines and curious wildlife. This is the essence of boondocking—the ultimate expression of freedom and self-sufficiency on the open road.

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Imagine waking up to a panoramic desert sunrise, with no one else in sight for miles. Picture parking your RV alongside a serene mountain lake, your only neighbors the whispering pines and curious wildlife. This is the essence of boondocking—the ultimate expression of freedom and self-sufficiency on the open road.

RV dealer service departments are backed up. Have been for years. If you’re a full-timer waiting six to ten weeks for a warranty repair appointment, that’s six to ten weeks where you’re either living without that system or paying out of pocket for a mobile tech. Learning to handle repairs yourself isn’t optional — it’s … Read more

Embarking on Your First RV Adventure: Common Pitfalls and How to Steer Clear

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Some repairs on an RV are DIY-friendly. Others involve propane, 120-volt shore power, or structural load-bearing components where a mistake has real consequences. Part of my job is knowing which category a job falls into — and being honest with owners about the line between a competent DIY fix and one that needs a professional … Read more