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Small Tips, Big Results

Small Tips, Big Results

Small Tips, Big Results Photos by the author and Bill Gehr Sometimes, it’s the little things that can make a big difference in livability and comfort. RVers love to tinker — and are not afraid to share great ideas with the entire community. RVers are industrious by...
Under Pressure

Under Pressure

Under Pressure Creating nominal positive pressure inside your RV can reveal all of its possible weak spots where water incursion can lead to expensive repairs. Since this week’s newsletter carries a tip on locating and eliminating an LP-gas leak, we thought we’d also...
Your Nose Knows

Your Nose Knows

Your Nose Knows If you get a whiff of propane, it’s time to don your Sherlock Holmes hat and find the source of the leak. Testing connection points, hoses, regulators and cylinder/tank valves with dishwashing soap and water is your first line of defense. A strong...
Closing the Gap

Closing the Gap

Closing the Gap Photos by the author Blocking the space between the main and slideout floors keeps wayward M&Ms from finding refuge and making a mess. Chasing dropped items that fell off the island counter was humorous at first — but got old fast. Now the bugs...
Decontaminating Water

Decontaminating Water

Decontaminating Water Photos by the author Keeping contaminants out of an RV’s water system is an ongoing process. You can’t have too much filtering when dealing with unknown sources, especially water supplied from a well. A mesh screen filter is a good way to...
Maintaining Your Slides’ Glides

Maintaining Your Slides’ Glides

Maintaining Your Slides’ Glides Lubricating rack-and-pinion slideout mechanisms will squelch annoying noises, restore a smooth operation and provide years of trouble-free service. While you’re at it, give those bulb and wiper seals some TLC, too. Just about everyone...