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DIY RV maintenance tips hack tricks videos and how-to articles for full-time RVers

SimpleTire Makes Buying New Truck Tires Simple for RVers

March 13, 2019May 2, 2018 by Rene

LiveWorkDream reviews the SimpleTire website after ordering tires online and getting them installed in Mt. Shasta, CA before embarking on an epic adventure, driving north to Alaska in their Dodge Ram and fifth wheel trailer.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, Spending Money Tags maintenance, review, simpletire, tires Leave a comment

My Favorite RV Mods

April 11, 2018 by Jim

Jim lists the Top Ten RV Modifications he has made to his fifth wheel trailer and truck, over his ten years on the road.

Categories Best of, RV Tech Tags maintenance, upgrade 1 Comment

Another Easy RVDataSat 840 Repair

September 4, 2023January 3, 2018 by Jim

How to repair skew gear assembly on RVDataSat 840 mobile satellite internet dish mount.

Categories RV Tech Tags internet, maintenance, rvdatasat, satellite Leave a comment

Another RV Catastrophe Close Call

September 4, 2023March 15, 2017 by Jim

How to identify the source of shore power wiring problems and prevent an RV electrical fire.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, RV Tech Tags electrical, maintenance, RV maintenance, safety 13 Comments

More Fifth Wheel Hitch Maintenance Tips

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 by Jim

How to repair the spring on a Pullrite Superglide auto sliding fifth wheel hitch and replace rocker arm shims to maintain hitch in top condition to prevent damage.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, RV Tech Tags fifth wheel, hitch, maintenance, Pullrite, RV maintenance 2 Comments
How To Fix Old Dim Headlights

How to Fix Old Dim Headlights

September 4, 2023January 4, 2017 by Jim

The 3M Headlight Restoration Kit makes repairing old cloudy lenses easy, and improves headlight brightness.

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags maintenance, product review 2 Comments

Is a Gross RV Sewer Hose Explosion Inevitable?

September 4, 2023November 30, 2016 by Rene

If you’ve endured a RV sewer hose explosion it’s probably not your fault, based on the junky Camco RV products we’ve bought at WalMart.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, Live, Rants & Raves, Spending Money Tags Full-Timing Tips, maintenance, product review 10 Comments

Don’t Go Anywhere without Matching RV Trailer Tires

September 4, 2023November 2, 2016 by Rene

RVers with towables, don’t cheap out on tires. Here’s why a full set of matching RV trailer tires can save you from blowouts and more.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, Live Tags coachnet, maintenance, RV maintenance Leave a comment

To Idle Your Diesel Or Not, That Is The Question!

September 4, 2023October 26, 2016 by Jim

Do you need to idle your diesel truck when you stop after towing all day, and why? Jim answers the debate about cooling down your engine with detailed answers and photos.

Categories RV Tech, Spending Money Tags Dodge Ram 2500, maintenance, mileage, product review, Repairs 15 Comments
DIY RV Tub Repair Video

Top 3 Tips To Replace RV Bathtub

September 4, 2023August 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

How To Get Free RV Kitchen Faucet

September 4, 2023July 20, 2016 by Jim

Learn how you can get a free kitchen faucet for your RV! And no, this is not a contest.

Categories Spending Money Tags maintenance 4 Comments
RV Range Hood Vent DIY Repair

How to Replace RV Range Hood Vent

September 4, 2023July 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

September 4, 2023June 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

September 4, 2023June 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

How to Repair 7-pin Trailer Cord Plug

September 4, 2023March 16, 2016 by Jim

How to replace the 7-pin plug on your fifth wheel or trailer cord to avoid brake controller warnings and braking system wiring issues.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, RV Tech, Work Tags DIY, maintenance, Repairs 10 Comments
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