Technical Articles
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How to Get Rid of Tired, Old Transmission Fluid
The demands your RV puts on its transmission are huge. As the temperature of the transmission fluid rises, the risk of serious damage to your RV increases. |
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Tune In to RV Technology
How technologically savvy are you? New and improved technologies are emerging faster than some of us can load and unload our RVs. From Wi-Fi to Wii, from iPods to XM and from satellite TV to DVDs, our mobile entertainment options have exploded – and keeping up with them can be daunting. |
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Are Solar Panels Right For You?
Simply put, solar power uses the sun’s energy to charge 12-volt DC appliances like lighting, stereos, TV, and other appliances. Although solar power is free, solar panels can be expensive. Are they worth the cost? |
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Slide Out Extensions
Once a high-end luxury item, slide-out room systems have become a common feature on today’s RVs. With a simple touch of a button, campers increase their living space. There are three basic types of slide-out systems: 12-volt DC electric-motor, high-pressure hydraulic and hybrid systems. |
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Reverse Polarity
Reverse polarity is the term used to describe the condition where the hot (ungrounded) and neutral (grounded) electrical wires have been connected to the wrong terminals of a receptacle. It’s a fairly common electrical problem in households, businesses – and campground hookups. |
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Propane Tanks
An invaluable source of energy for RVers, Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas) is key to providing creature comforts on the road. After a long day of hiking, sightseeing, biking or driving, your family can enjoy warm showers, cold drinks and a hot meal thanks to the miracle of propane. |
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The Ins & Outs of Power Inverters
Although meant to simplify RV living, inverters can cause plenty of headaches for the uninitiated. Here’s the lowdown on inverters – boiled down to the basics: |
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Instrumentation
If you’re like most drivers, you probably keep a good eye on your speedometer and your fuel gauge while driving but don’t give the other dashboard monitors much more than a passing glance – unless your engine begins to balk. |
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Going Wireless
Staying tethered to a modem while roaming around the country isn’t practical. With the expansion of new technologies, more and more RVers are opting to go wireless. Are you ready to cut the cord? |
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Tips for Keeping Water Fresh in an RV
If you turn on a faucet in your RV’s kitchen or bath and are hit with the smell of rotten eggs, that’s a sure sign that it’s time to freshen your RV’s system. Although some well water contains sulfur, which can lead to the smelly spray, the likely culprit is a buildup of bacteria in your freshwater system. |
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