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RV, trailer and recreational vehicle maintenance tips and DIY modifications

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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
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How to Fix Leaking Wheel Hub on Your Trailer

October 19, 2022 by Jim

Got a leaking wheel hub on your trailer? Find out why and follow these simple tips to fix it and get back on the road safely.

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags fifth wheel, RV maintenance, safety Leave a comment
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
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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
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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
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Another Simple Way to Keep Mice Out of Your RV

September 8, 2021 by Jim

Use this simple trick to keep mice out of your RV. Forget the traditional traps! Stop them from getting into the RV in the first place.

Categories Full-Timing Tips, Live Tags ranch, rodents, RV maintenance 2 Comments
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
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
repair rv seams

How to Fix RV Delamination

December 2, 2020 by Jim

Follow these simple tips for the best way to fix RV delamination or prevent it from getting any worse.

Categories Full-Timing Tips Tags RV maintenance 2 Comments
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
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

Our Fast, Lazy and Cheap RV Wash

November 18, 2019 by Rene

Forget wasting the day on a DIY RV wash, now we head straight to a cheap Southern California RV wash on the way to Fountain of Youth.

Categories Uncategorized Tags maintenance, RV maintenance 4 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
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