Do It Yourself RV Articles
Towing Capacities – Does The Math Add Up with Your Truck and Trailer?
How much weight can my vehicle tow? The good news is it’s easy to determine your vehicle’s tow capacity. Typically, this information can be found within the sticker on your driver’s side door frame. The rating on the sticker should determine what kind of Towable RV you can safely tow. Remember, when deciding how heavy
How to Measure RV Awnings to Replace or Repair
How to Measure for a Completer RV Slide Out Awning (Hardware, Roller Tube and Fabric) It is very easy to measure your Slide Out Room to add a Completer Slide Out Awning or Topper. The Slide Out doesn’t have to be extended, this measurement can take place with the room closed.There are only 2 steps. Step
RV Power Cords & Adapters
50 Amp RV Power Cords nd Adapters – Twist Lock and Plug In 30 Amp RV Cords and Adapters – Twist Lock and Plug In
RV Maintenance Guide and Spare Parts Suggestion
RV Maintenance Guide for RVers Plus Parts & Tools To help you enjoy the RV Lifestyle and avoid being bogged down by persistent problems or the stress of not understanding your RV, we have put together this simple guide to help remove the frustration from RV Maintenance. The following list is a suggestion of how
RV Power Converters Made Easy!
Allow TheSmartRVer.com to break down the world of converters for new RVers. There are 3 basic components of converters that you should understand as a Smart RVer:Note: We use WFCO brand converters as our example in this article. This information is based on newer converters with new technology for charging Lead-Acid, AGM, and Lithium Batteries.
Trailer Axle Information
Below are some helpful images to help you identify which trailer axle you have and which components are required for it. For more information, listen to Podcast Episode 140 about Trailer Axles.
RV Slide-Out RV Awning Fabrics
RV Slide Out Awning Replacement Fabric We have taken the worry out of replacing your RV Slide Out Awning Fabric! Each fabric is built a foundation of beliefs that has made Sunpro Mfg the leader in Sun Shade Products. We firmly believe that our simple, hassle-free ordering process and our 5 Star customer service are
Freightliner S2RV Solid Black 100% Block Out Super C Windshield Covers
Freightliner M2 & S2RV 100% Solid Block Out Windshield Cover https://youtu.be/qr-Pq1_1gEM?si=YjH5BFuoGc8U3MYe Freightliner Windshield Cover – Sunpro Manufacturing offers a specialized Windshield Cover designed for Freightliner M2 & S2RV Chassis, particularly for Super C RV owners. This Weather Max Windshield Cover offers many features and benefits: Sun and Weather Protection: The cover is designed to block out
Hughes Autoformers:Voltage Boosters
Hughes Autoformers: The Best RV Voltage Boosters! The ONLY Product on the Market to Offer Complete Protection fromLow Voltage & Power Surges! Hughes RV Voltage Booster Replacement Surge Module!This can easily be replaced in the event of a Destructive Power Surge! VOLTAGE BOOSTING As voltage drops, Hughes boosts to give you 10% more volts keeping
RV Winterizing Tips
Winterizing the Fresh Water System with RV AntifreezeDrain and Flush the RV Water HeaterYou will need to drain the water heater of all water. Turn the water heater off and let it cool down. Also, turn the water pump off or turn off the city water hook-up. Now that the water heater is cool and
Trailer Suspension Solutions
RV (recreational vehicle) owners may need a trailer suspension upgrade for a few different reasons, depending on their specific situation and needs. Firstly, the suspension on a trailer is responsible for supporting the weight of the trailer and its contents, as well as providing a smooth ride for the occupants. If an RV owner is
Elide Fire Extinguisher Balls
Elide Fire Ball 6″ or 4″ Red for RV Use RV Fire Extinguisher System A revolutionary self activating device designed to extinguish fire providing a much needed additional line of defense for fighting fires. Elide Fire Ball can be mounted in areas of concern where a possible fire can occur:Engine Compartments, Battery Compartments, Generator Compartments, Inside
RV Model Numbers And Why They Matter
RV Model Numbers Below is the “almost” comprehensive list that can be used as a guide to help any RVer to keep track of the many RV model numbers and various parts on an RV that require such information. Almost all RV appliances will have model numbers that are required in order to look up
RV Battery Wiring
RV Battery Wiring This article focuses on RV Battery Wiring and other aspects of 12 Volt Deep Cycle & 6 Volt (Golf Cart) Lead Acid Batteries, including maintenance-free lead-acid batteries. Other battery types are AGM, Gel Cell & Lithium-Ion. Lead Acid batteries are the least expensive batteries and adequate for most RVers. It is always
RV Deep Cycle Battery Maintenance Chargers
↓RV Deep Cycle Battery Maintenance Chargers! After doing Episode 44 about maintaining RV Deep Cycle Batteries I felt I should recommend the Trickle Chargers I promoted in the episode. Noco nad Battery Tender are the brands I would recommend for trickle chargers. If you are looking for a shop type of I charger I would go
Which Holding Tank Product to Choose
Which Holding Tank Product to Choose? That is a great question that is so often answered wrong. In my podcast Episode 45 I break down in great detail. Not only what I recommend but, also what type of Holding Tank Chemical/Product you should be using and why. These are the objectives you want to see happening
Stabilizing 5th Wheels & Travel Trailers
↓ FULL TRANSCRIPT EPISODE 47 – STABLIZING FOR 5TH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS Hey everybody, this is Eric Stark with the RV Maintenance And Education show at RadioArizonaRV.com, and as a reminder you can check out these podcasts or listen to them at iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Deezer and any of the major podcast channels, you can