Q & A: Repairing a Graywater Tank
February 20, 2012
Q: We have a 1993 Newmar Kountry Star diesel-pusher motorhome. The graywater tank has a few very fine cracks on an inside corner. It’s almost impossible to weld without pulling the tank out of the motorhome. I have used automotive bumper glue, windshield glue and many other epoxy type glues brought... Read more »
Create Your Own Electrical Repair Kit
Gary Wescott
February 16, 2012
It was a typical hot, humid night in Florida. We had parked on one of those funny arms that runs along the coast, thinking it would be cooler and close to the beach for a nice stroll in the morning. It was so hot and sticky you could drink the air. To move was to sweat. Sitting outside was an open invitation... Read more »
Dinghy Towing Basics
February 10, 2012
Traveling with a dinghy vehicle is almost a given with today’s larger motorhomes. Although the trend to bigger coaches has injected “camping” with more creature comforts than a luxury hotel room, it’s not without its drawbacks. Even rigs with a 60-degree wheel cut will encounter some difficulty... Read more »
Q & A: Electrolysis
December 23, 2011
Q: I’ve read about electrolysis causing cooling system problems. I put the negative probe of a digital voltmeter to engine ground and the positive probe in the coolant at the surge tank on my motorhome. It measured about +250mV (.25 volt) DC with it running; the engine was cool when I did this.... Read more »
Campsite Security Tips
November 10, 2011
You’ll appreciate these common-sense tips for backing into a campground site to avoid damage to your coach: • Decide in advance where the motorhome is to go. • Take note of posts and hazards, the hookups, where the wheels should go, and where the door(s) will open. • Be sure the power... Read more »
RV Storage Tips
November 9, 2011
Unless you’re a full-timer, you need to store your RV in the off-season. The following tips will help you prepare your coach for the months it sits idle, so that it will be in top shape when you are ready to take your next trip. Save Money If your RV is stored on private property for the winter,... Read more »
Motorhome Lighting Maintenance
November 8, 2011
Exterior lights on motorhomes are very susceptible to failure due to corrosion. This often is caused by faulty ground connections. With an assistant, check the operation of all your lights, including brake and back-up lamps. Note any problems and check for burned-out bulbs. If the bulb(s) are good,... Read more »
A No-Stress Approach to Motorhome Repair
November 3, 2011
It’s NASCAR time in Bristol, Tenn., and I am parked outside the paddock where the drivers’ buses are sequestered. About 30 minutes ago, the owner of one of the buses called to ask if I knew how to check the compressors on a refrigerator. Having stared more than a cooler or two in the face, I assured... Read more »
Drivetrain Maintenance for Gas Engines
October 12, 2011
For many motorhome owners, drivetrain maintenance is about as much fun as a root canal or paying taxes, but neglecting regular maintenance can be costly. New coach owners, as well as seasoned RVers, often don’t realize the importance of following the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule. Simply... Read more »
Better Broadcast TV Picture Quality
August 25, 2011
Once the federal government mandated that television broadcasters switch to a digital signal, watching the tube for free took on a new vision. A clear vision to be exact. Until recently, there have been almost no changes in the way RVers capture a signal; using a rooftop batwing antenna was and is quintessential... Read more »
