by Malcolm Callister | Jun 14, 2024 | Maintenance, RV Living
It was the middle of February; we were enjoying a month of luxury camping at Retama Village, in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. At the end of March, we would head back to Canada. After fourteen years of faithful service, our RV water heater sprung a leak. “What!”...
by Malcolm Callister | Apr 18, 2024 | Maintenance, RV Living
Imagine this: You’re camping in the Arizona wilderness in your RV, enjoying the peace and quiet of nature under a star-studded clear January sky. You have a portable electric generator for emergencies. You think you are prepared for anything until one night when your...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 25, 2023 | Maintenance, RV Living
Last month I set out an RV Spring Tune-up list – all the things that needed attention and service before heading off this season. Most of us have experienced tire failure at some point in our lives. When you get a flat, everything suddenly stops – often stranding you...
by Howard J. Elmer | May 19, 2023 | DIY, Maintenance
Good maintenance is preventative maintenance. Opening your RV on a nice spring day provides a great opportunity to begin the prep for the coming season. Like most annual rituals – it’s best to follow a step-by-step checklist to avoid missing important details....