by Chris Dougherty | Dec 21, 2021 | Accessories, Gadgets, Technology
Starting Softly The use of a SoftStartRV unit can dramatically reduce the initial start surge of an RV air-conditioner, allowing for its use with a portable generator producing just 2,500 watts of power. View this article in our premium digital issue Reducing the...
by Chris Dougherty | Dec 16, 2021 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
Go with the Floe: Lippert’s Floe 636 Induratec Allows for On-the-Go Winterizing Winterizing the plumbing in an RV involves blowing out the system with low-pressure compressed air, then — especially on larger RVs in very cold areas — drafting antifreeze into the...
by Chris Dougherty | Nov 17, 2021 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
Checking Your RV for Leaks It can be argued that an RV’s greatest enemy is water. RV owners are always deeply disappointed and surprised when they’re told by a service provider that the damage they’re seeing is from a leak, which is not covered by warranty or...
by Chris Dougherty | Oct 28, 2021 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
The Art of Hooking Up: Sewer Connections If you’ve ever been exposed to RV sewage, you know it’s not very pleasant. A cheap hose can fail in mid-dump, so obviously, this isn’t a product where you want to cut corners. Sure, you can buy a sewer hose for $15 and in an...
by Chris Dougherty | Oct 21, 2021 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
Pre-Drive Safety Checks It’s funny when you think about it, but the average motorhome or trailer is larger and weighs way more than most private aircraft. This in and of itself isn’t important unless you plan to attach wings to your RV — but one ritual pilots adhere...
