All Things RV

12 volt electrical
Maintain your house battery(s). Understand how the 12v system in your rig works.

120 volt electrical
120 volt shore power keeps your rig humming, whether it's from campground hookups or generators. Understand how your rig is wired and what to do when something goes wrong.

Water system
You'll take your water system for granted until something goes wrong. Learn what to do when it does. Also ask about toilets, water heaters, holding tanks, hoses and pressure regulators.

Sewer system
Your gray water and black water tanks require periodic attention. Learn what to do while on the road and while the rig is in storage.

Propane system
Lore abounds about best practices for propane tanks. Discuss with others about their experiences with tank monitors, hoses and grills.

TV, cable, satellite, entertainment systems
Many if not most RV-ers like to have their shows while on the road. Ask about options and gear. Talk about various TV options, DVD players, surround sound, speakers and so on.

A/C and heating
Learn about a/c units, heaters and heat pumps.

Appliances
All about stove tops, ovens, fridges and microwaves.

Slideouts
If you do a lot of camping you will eventually run into slideout problems, such as broken cables. Unless you want to get a second mortgage and take it to the dealer, learn how you can handle such problems yourself. Learn how to take care of your slideout seals.

Tires and brakes
Dealer-grade tires are the bane of new RV owners. Ask about the best tires for your rig as well as how to maintain your brakes. Talk about axles, wheel rims, wheel chocks, ramps and tire covers.

Jacks and stabilizers
Don't take your jacks for granted. Learn how they work and how to lubricate them.