by Bill Gehr | Aug 18, 2023 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
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...
by Bill Gehr | Aug 4, 2023 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
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...
by Bob Livingston | Jul 28, 2023 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
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...
by Bob Livingston | Jul 28, 2023 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
Getting Lugged Down Photos by the author Chrome-plated lug-nut caps enhance the appearance of trailer wheels — but over time they can distort and get stuck in a socket needed for removal and torquing. Replacing them with higher quality, solid lug nuts ends the...
by Bob Livingston | Jul 21, 2023 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
Battery Bliss Photos by the author Quick chargers for cordless-tool batteries can add to the clutter inside any RV. “Out of sight” does not necessarily mean “out of mind” when mounting these bulky units inside a storage compartment. No RV tool kit can be complete...
by Bob Livingston | Jul 21, 2023 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
Getting Closure Lubricating stubborn entry and compartment door latches makes them easy to close without slamming and suffering expensive-to-repair damage Just about everyone experiences issues with latches on their compartment and entry doors. Exposure to the outdoor...
