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RV Doctor House Calls From "RV Roadtrips" episode DRVR-103

Host Gary Bunzer visits three other families at the Grand Canyon and troubleshoots their RV maintenance and care issues.

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Figure A

RV Doctor House Call #1

RV owner Roger has a problem with his fresh water system. When it's hooked up to the pump and Roger walks away it starts to run inexplicably. It tends to cycle quickly with a short run. Gary offers two causes for the problem--1) an external leak somewhere in the piping system or 2) an internal leak in the pump that's causing the pressure switch to lose pressure and cycle quickly. Here's the solution.

Material:

hose clamp

Tool:

Metal cutting tool (to remove old hose clamp)

1. Look for leaks in the RV that can be a sign of a particular problem.

2. Check the pump for problems. See if there is a visible drip in the pump area. That may be the source of the problem.

3. Replace the faulty hose clamp (figure A) and check the system again.

Figure B

RV Doctor House Call #2

Jan's step up to her RV can be treacherous when wet and especially at night. Gary helps ensure a safe entrance and exit (no matter the time of day or weather conditions) by applying non-skid, glow-in-the-dark tape to the steps in question.

Material:

Non-skid tape

1. Clean the steps completely of all dirt before applying tape.

2. Remove adhesive backing from non-skid tape and apply to the steps (figure B) leading to the RV.

RV Doctor House Call #3

Don uses a 64-watt solar panel which puts out 17 volts to power his battery while at camp. When traveling it's stored inside the coach but is the first item unloaded when the RV stops at camp. Solar panels are a great source of free energy and are well suited for many camping areas.

RESOURCES :

Camping World
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