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DIY projects and Do It Yourself tips for full-time RVers

repair landing gears

How to Repair Landing Gears: Fix Fifth Wheel Legs Part 2

January 4, 2023 by Jim

Use this cheap fix to repair landing gears in fifth wheel legs with inexpensive rebuild kit, and discover how it may be easier to replace the entire leg.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, RV Tech Tags DIY, fifth wheel, Repairs, RV maintenance Leave a comment
fifth wheel landing gear legs

How to Fix Fifth Wheel Legs Part 1: Replace Landing Gear Leg

December 29, 2022December 28, 2022 by Jim

Learn how to fix fifth wheel legs and find right replacement parts with tips, photos, documentation, and user manual downloads.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, RV Tech Tags DIY, fifth wheel, Repairs, RV maintenance 1 Comment
fallen window repair

How to Repair Fallen Window on Dodge Ram

October 6, 2021 by Jim

Fix a Dodge Ram fallen window with step by step instructions, detailed photos, and minimal tools to address what Jim considers a design flaw.

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags DIY, Dodge Ram 2500, Repairs Leave a comment
headlight lens

How to Replace Dodge Ram Headlights

September 22, 2021 by Jim

Follow these simple steps and helpful tips to replace dodge ram headlights when they become faded and dim. See better and drive safely at night with new lenses!

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags DIY, Dodge Ram 2500, maintenance, Repairs Leave a comment
rv water heater repair

How to Troubleshoot & Fix RV Water Heater Electrical Problem

February 26, 2020 by Jim

Your RV water heater won’t heat water? See detailed steps for electrical troubleshooting to fix RV water heater, replace heating element, and thermostat switch.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, RV Tech Tags DIY, RV maintenance, water heater 36 Comments

How to Replace Dodge Ram Driver Seat Cushion

August 30, 2019 by Jim

Yes, you can replace the driver’s side seat cushion in your Dodge Ram 2500 without removing the seat. Here are some simple tips and video, and recommendation for the best replacement cushion available.

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags DIY, Dodge Ram 2500, maintenance 7 Comments

RV Office Workstation Remodel – Part 1: Couch Removal

July 24, 2019July 17, 2019 by Jim

Jim shares steps for how to remove the ugly old RV jack knife sofa, and hints at the new ergonomic RV workstation he built for himself coming up in part two.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, Work Tags DIY, home office, remodel, upgrade Leave a comment

How to Repair RV Roof Molding Trim

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 by Jim

How extreme weather affects RV weatherstripping, and the best way to replace vinyl insert trim to keep RV roof molding from leaking and creating black streaks.

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags DIY, Repairs, RV maintenance, weather 6 Comments
Sewer Cow Video

Taming the Sewer Cow

March 1, 2017 by Jim

Does your RV plumbing sound like a sick cow? Listen to this to identify the cause and learn how to fix it!

Categories RV Tech Tags DIY, plumbing, Repairs, RV maintenance 2 Comments
DIY RV Tub Repair Video

Top 3 Tips To Replace RV Bathtub

August 3, 2016August 3, 2016 by Jim

Jim shares helpful tips for how to replace your RV bathtub and why you should do the tub surround at the same time. Complete with detailed steps, photos and video!

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags DIY, maintenance, Repairs 12 Comments
RV Range Hood Vent DIY Repair

How to Replace RV Range Hood Vent

July 6, 2016 by Jim

How to replace the RV exterior wall vent in a few easy steps to repair a broken range hood vent.

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags DIY, maintenance, Repairs 4 Comments
Replace RV LP Detector

How to Replace RV Propane Leak Detector and When

July 5, 2016June 22, 2016 by Jim

Propane alarm keep going off in your RV? Learn why and see how to replace the LP leak detector in a few simple steps, Yes, they do go bad!

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags DIY, maintenance, Repairs, safety Leave a comment

How To Service RV Water Heater, And Why

August 25, 2022June 8, 2016 by Jim

Does your RV water heater whistle? Replace the electric element and anode rod with these basic tools in a few simple steps!

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags appliances, DIY, how to, maintenance, RV maintenance, water heater 3 Comments

Cheap Easy Fix for Broken Power Window Switch

May 11, 2016 by Jim

This funny video shows how to fix broken window lock button, with tips for how to do job easier and for free!

Categories Simple Living Tags DIY, Dodge Ram 2500, frugal, Repairs 1 Comment

Cheap Easy Fix for Cracked RV Bathtub

April 27, 2016 by Jim

How to use Eternabond waterproof roof repair tape to repair RV bathtub cracks, cheap fix with simple steps and DIY tips.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, Live Tags DIY, product review, Repairs 2 Comments
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