How Level Is Level?
May 19, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
How Level Is Level? Q: I’ve read articles about the importance of leveling an RV when operating an absorption refrigerator. This is done to prolong the life of the unit and provide efficient operation. However, in none of the articles does it mention how level is level. It’s virtually impossible to get an RV perfectly [...]
The RV Doctor – Correct Care & Maintenance of Your RV Slideout
May 11, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
The RV Doctor – By Gary Bunzer One of the more prominent external features on any RV, slide rooms are designed to be more “high tech” than “high maintenance.” From an RV owner’s perspective, it’s the one advanced feature that requires the least amount of attention, comparatively. However, slideouts can become problematic, especially when totally neglected. But [...]
Harsh-Riding Tires
May 9, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Q: It’s time for us to replace the tires on our 33-foot Itasca Suncruiser, and I have a couple of questions before I make such a major investment. We took a month-long cross-country trip last summer, and some of the roads were so rough they almost bounced the fillings out of our teeth. We have [...]
RV Spring Shakedown De-winterizing a Recreational Vehicle
April 15, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
by Gary Benzer, RV Doctor As memories of a cold, long winter begin to wane, many of us get antsy for that first RV excursion of the season. Holed up all winter, we’ve been making travel plans, waiting for the trees to blossom, the birds to chirp and the campgrounds to open. The majority of [...]
Go on a Power Trip…with DC to AC Power Inverters
March 30, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Most RV’ers have been in a situation where a power inverter would be quite handy. Perhaps it was when you were dry camping and there was no household electricity available at your site. Or when you want to watch a movie at night but don’t wish to go to the trouble of hauling out the [...]
Ask The RV Doctor – Power Choices
March 5, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Q: We recently purchased a 24′ Aerolite RV. We see that many sites offer 30 or 50-amp service and we are uncertain as to which one our RV would require for running a heater, air conditioner, stove, refrigerator and small electric appliances. Can you advise us as to which service to request? —Kathy Cunningham, Cicero, NY [...]
Ask The RV Doctor – Decal Decay
January 28, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Q. Dear Gary, I own a 2004 Flagstaff fifth-wheel which, as far I know, has always been outside with no protective covering. The decals on all sides have started to curl up during the last couple of years. Is there any way to restore (re-glue) or replace the decals? I have had some people tell me [...]
Ask the RV Doctor – Propane vs. Electric
January 14, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Q. Dear RV Doc, I have a Jayco trailer that has a dual electric/propane water heater. The propane heats the water faster, but the electric is at no cost to us when using the power that our State Park provides. We don’t need hot water right away, so we have been using the electric mode [...]
Updating and Maintaining Your RV Freshwater
January 2, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
by Alan Lidstone All RVers are concerned about having safe water for drinking, cooking and personal needs, with adequate water pressure for convenience. Today’s RVs use a demand type water system that generally includes a 12-volt DC electric water pump, fresh water tank, plumbing lines, water heater, water filter system, pressure regulator, faucets and shower [...]
Ask The RV Doctor – Sinking Roof
December 8, 2012 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Sinking Roof by Gary Bunzer Q: I have a roof air conditioner that is causing the RV roof to sink in.It’s on an older RV and water is pooling around the base and causing a leak. What can I do to re-brace the roof and raise it back to normal? —Tom Scot, Shinglehouse, PA A: Tom, [...]
