Is your RV furnace due for basic maintenance, a targeted repair, or complete replacement? In this episode of The Smart RVer Podcast, Eric Stark explains how an RV propane furnace operates and walks through the normal startup sequence—from the thermostat and blower motor to the sail switch, gas valve, ignition system, and flame sensor. Learn...

Intro: Fall can be one of the best times of the year to use your RV, but it is also the time to start thinking about freezing temperatures and winter storage. In this episode of The Smart RVer Podcast, Eric talks about enjoying those last RV trips of the season while getting a head start...

Summary/Intro In this episode of The Smart RVer Podcast, Eric Stark shares a recent experience that began with buying a boat and trailer and ended up changing the way he approaches RV repairs, hard-to-find parts, and the frustrations RV owners face when trying to keep older equipment on the road. The boat was in excellent...

Summary/Intro In this episode of The Smart RVer Podcast, Eric Stark walks through how to build a roadside RV repair kit that actually makes sense. This is not about carrying every tool and spare part you can fit into a storage compartment. It is about putting together a practical kit to help you handle the...

Is your RV slide-out stuck in or out? Before you keep pressing the button, stop and check the basics. In this episode, Eric Stark explains what to inspect first, including battery voltage, fuses, breakers, wiring, obstructions, leveling, slide-out sounds, seals, lubrication, control boards, motors, and manual override basics.

Intro: In this episode, Eric Stark covers a common RV electrical problem: outlets that suddenly stop working. Many RV owners assume they have a bad outlet, a bad breaker, or a serious electrical issue, but the problem may be as simple as one tripped GFCI outlet. Eric explains how RV 120-volt AC power differs from...

Summary: RV air conditioners can be confusing, especially when they are not keeping up with the summer heat. In this episode, I sit down with Will Troyer from GE RV Appliances to explain how RV air conditioners actually work, what owners should realistically expect from them, and what to consider before purchasing a replacement unit....

Summary RV toilet problems can be frustrating, but most of them come down to a few basic areas: the bowl seal, water valve, floor flange, black tank, or water supply. In this episode of The Smart RVer Podcast, Eric walks through common RV toilet issues, including leaks, bad odors, a bowl that won’t hold water,...

Intro/Summary Water leaks can ruin an RV trip fast, especially when they go unnoticed before you hit the road. In this episode of The Smart RVer Podcast, Eric Stark walks through the most common places where RV leaks occur and how to find them before they cause costly damage. Eric covers roof leaks, plumbing leaks,...

Summary /Intro In this episode, Eric Stark focuses on a common RV problem that can frustrate any camping trip: an RV water heater that is not working. Before replacing the entire unit, Eric walks through a simple, step-by-step approach to troubleshooting the problem and finding out what is really going on. He covers the most...