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Repairs

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

rv water pump repair

Easiest Way to Repair RV Water Pump

October 21, 2020 by Jim

See the easiest way to replace rv water pump with simple steps and photos for 12v rv water pump repair.

Categories RV Tech, Work Tags plumbing, Repairs, RV maintenance 3 Comments

Best RV Awning Repair Tip

October 11, 2019 by Jim

What is the number one tip for an easy RV awning repair? This simple job can prevent much more serious damage.

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags product review, Repairs, RV maintenance Leave a comment

Squeaky RV Floor Repair Reconnaissance

October 9, 2019 by Jim

Use Flex-Mend underbelly repair tape to patch the lining under your RV floors when exposing bottom for squeaky RV floor repair.

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags product review, Repairs, RV maintenance 1 Comment
RV Plug Repair

How to Repair Dangerous RV Electric Cord

May 13, 2019April 24, 2019 by Jim

Replace the plug end of your RV electrical cord at the first sign of any problem to prevent serious electrical damage. Follow these easy steps with photos.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, RV Tech Tags electrical, Repairs, RV maintenance 6 Comments
Dodge Ram Tail Light

Simple Tail Light Wiring Repair Makes My Day

April 10, 2019 by Jim

What does that fast clicking turn signal sound mean? Learn how to fix it when the the tail light bulb is not the problem!

Categories RV Tech Tags Dodge Ram 2500, electrical, maintenance, Repairs 5 Comments
dodge ram driver squib

What Is a Driver Squib, and Why Replace it?

March 29, 2019 by Jim

How we had to replace our clock spring to clear squib circuit fault codes and why air bag U codes for lost communication with radio cannot be cleared in some Dodge Ram pickups.

Categories RV Tech Tags Dodge Ram 2500, mechanics, Repairs 10 Comments
RV Faucet Repair

The Easiest RV Repair

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by Jim

Yes you can replace your bathroom faucet. It may be the easiest RV repair! Here are some helpful tips.

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags plumbing, Repairs, RV maintenance 8 Comments

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

Our Long, Strange Trip to The Last Frontier

August 18, 2018August 17, 2018 by Jim

Challenges, never problems! When RVing to Alaska be ready to encounter mechanical issues with truck and trailer repairs, satellite internet malfunction, and roadside emergencies.

Categories Our Story Tags Alaska, Alaska Highway, Arctic Fox, Dodge Ram 2500, mechanics, Repairs, satellite 6 Comments

How I Fought my RV Water Heater, And Won!

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 by Jim

How to replace a bad check valve the hard way, with tips for extracting broken pipe fitting from water heater. Save money on expensive new heater, by getting the right tool for the job!

Categories Full-Timing Tips, RV Tech, Work Tags plumbing, Repairs, RV maintenance, water heater 6 Comments

The One Thing You Need to Full-time RV

May 30, 2018 by Rene

If you don’t have this one thing you need to full-time RV, your adventure will be over as soon as it begins.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, Live, Making Money, Spending Money, Work Tags Dave Ramsey, money, Repairs 2 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

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

October 29, 2019October 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 14 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
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