Bill Gehr, Author at RV Enthusiast Magazine - Page 2 of 17
Plug It In, Outside

Plug It In, Outside

Plug It In, Outside Photos by the author AC outlets are typically provided inside the front storage compartment, which complicates the process needed to route power cords to appliances and other electrical accessories on the patio. Installing an outdoor outlet in a...
Gas Pains

Gas Pains

Gas Pains Photos by the author If you smell LP-gas in or near the compartment housing the second cylinder in a fifth wheel, the single-stage regulator has likely failed. The fix is easy, but you’ll want to upgrade to a better-quality regulator by Marshall Excelsior....
Have (Sili)gun, Will Travel

Have (Sili)gun, Will Travel

Have (Sili)gun, Will Travel Photos by the author Laying down a bead of sealant can be a work of art for some and make a terrible mess for others. You can level the playing field with the use of a Siligun caulking tool — and smooth out the results. Most RV service...
Power Trip

Power Trip

Power Trip Photos by the author After learning that all the galley-area 120-volt AC outlets and microwave in my fifth wheel were tied to a single 15-amp circuit, it was time to pull more power to the area. Adding a new outlet to a separate circuit did the trick — now...
Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning Photos by the author Being “in the know” before pipes will freeze and rupture can circumvent costly repairs and downtime to your RV. A simple device from Kidde is your first line of defense. When my tankless water heater came on recently in the wee...