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Repairs

Repairs and DIY fixes and tips for RV fifth wheel trailer and truck tow vehicle

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
rv microwave

What Is the Easiest RV Repair? Hint: It’s a Replacement

October 5, 2022 by Jim

Jim shares simple tips for the easiest RV repair. Spoiler alert it is a quick replacement, with options for a cheap fix.

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trailer brakes

RV Maintenance, Repairs, and Hacks, Oh My!

August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 by Jim

Check out photos and links for out top five popular RV maintenance and repairs posts from 15+ years of full-time RVing.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, Our Story Tags photos, Repairs, RV maintenance 2 Comments
remove rv furnace

How to Fix RV Furnace, with Troubleshooting Tips

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 by Jim

Learn how to fix RV furnace problems with detailed troubleshooting tips, service manual, and complete part numbers list for Suburban RV furnace.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, RV Tech Tags how to, Repairs, RV maintenance 2 Comments
transfer switch repair

How to Repair Transfer Switch for Automatic Solar Power

July 13, 2022 by Jim

Follow these simple steps to repair transfer switch for automatic switching from shore power to RV Solar. With photos, parts list, and important tips.

Categories RV Tech Tags electrical, Repairs, RV maintenance, solar power Leave a comment
auto-inflate air bags

How to Fix Auto-Inflate Air Bags Sensor

November 3, 2021 by Jim

How to replace the SmartAIR self-leveling sensor to auto-inflate air bags suspension, with a little help from the fantastci customer support at Air Lift.

Categories RV Tech Tags airlift, Dodge Ram 2500, Repairs Leave a 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
repair truck toolbox

How to Repair Truck Toolbox Lock, For Free!

July 14, 2021 by Jim

Want to repair truck toolbox lock, for free? Start with Highway Products, and take advantage of lifetime warranty to replace toolbox handle with these simple tips.

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags product review, Repairs Leave a comment
trailer plug wiring

Wiring Tips for Heavy Duty Trailer Plug and Socket

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 by Jim

The best way to replace your trailer plug and socket is to use heavy duty matching parts and follow these simple steps to avoid frustration.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, RV Tech Tags electrical, Repairs, RV maintenance 2 Comments
bad trailer plug

How to Fix Trailer Tail Lights Not Working

June 29, 2021June 2, 2021 by Jim

Trailer tail lights not working? Follow these simple steps for a quick and cheap fix when troubleshooting why your trailer taillights are not lighting up.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, RV Tech Tags Repairs, RV maintenance Leave a comment
fix satellite dish skew

How to Fix Satellite Dish Skew Motor

March 24, 2021 by Jim

Step by step instructions and photos to fix satellite dish skew motor on MobilSat RV DataSat 840 mobile RV satellite internet system.

Categories RV Tech Tags internet, Repairs, rvdatasat, satellite Leave a comment
rv vent cover

How to Replace RV Vent and Add a Fan

March 10, 2021 by Jim

Want to replace RV vent and add a fan? Jim shares detailed step by step instructions with photos, and upgrades lighting at the same time.

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags electrical, Repairs, RV maintenance, upgrade Leave a comment
dodge ram tipm reset

Does Dodge Ram TIPM Reset Fix Low Beam Out?

February 17, 2021 by Jim

Watch Dodge Ram TIPM reset video, learn why we replaced our truck batteries when we did, and discover what mobile mechanic NOT to call near Indio, CA.

Categories Rants & Raves, RV Tech Tags batteries, Dodge Ram 2500, maintenance, Repairs Leave a comment
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