Do you need a Surge Protector?
You will hear people who say "I've been RVing for 20 yrs and never had one" Having one is like insurance, you hope you never need it but you should pay for it anyways. The answer is: Yes you need one, if you don't use one, and the campground pedestal gets a surge and...
What is this?
What is this? The top "valve/connection"? Some RVs have a built-in RV black tank flush system, which allows you to connect a hose directly to an inlet valve to essentially power wash your tank. ... This rinser is designed to spray water in multiple directions, in...
Black and Gray Tank Additives
Black and Gray Tank Additives I get asked quite often as I have been RVing for 13+ yrs now, what do you use for chemicals in your tanks: First off when using toilet, always use more water than you think you need to, black tank needs LOTS of water, you don't want poop...
RV Refrigerator, how level?
Q: How level does my RV fridge have to be? A: Based on specifications from Norcold Training Manual,Off-Level Operating LimitsSide-to-Side: 3 degrees maximum tilt off from level.Front-to-Back: 6 degrees maximum tilt off from level.Most people have a level(or can get a...
Jacks under slide?
Q: Can I put jacks under my slides? A: NO never, it will mess up the slide and structure of your RV, RV body settles some and brunt of the weight is then being held by the slide, oops no give due to jack, now the slide mechanism will get messed up, seen it, helped...
Seatbelts
Q: Is there a listing of states where I need to wear seat belts? A: Sure go here: Seat belt Laws for 50 states
Two grey tanks?
Q: It appears I have three tanks, a black and two grey tanks? What goes into each one? A: Normally 3 tanks, a black tank, and 2 grey tanks(with one known as galley tank), that being said, black is toilet and two grey tanks are for kitchen sink, bathroom sink, bathroom...
Carbon Monoxide
Q: Should I worry about CO poisoning in my RV? A: As long as you have a CO (Carbon Monoxide) detector and a propane detector you will be fine, they do have a life on them somewhere between 5-7 yrs usually, some will beep when gotten to the end of their life, some will...
Should I use (drink) water in my freshwater tank?
Q: Freshtank water, safe to use? A: Yes but keep some things in mind (from Leroy Kreider, RV Newbies group on Facebook). It’s perfectly safe to use the fresh water in your freshwater tank if you follow these few simple rules: Sanitize your tank and freshwater system...
Water Pressure Regulator
Q: Do I really need a water pressure regulator? A: Water lines in RVs should have no more than 60-65 psi. That is a very comfortable pressure for faucets and showers in your RV, could it handle more, probably but do you want to risk it? Here is the water pressure...