Monthly Archives: April 2020

  1. RV Doctor's Orders: What to do if your RV generator will not stay running?

    RV at Sunset

    What to do if your RV generator will not stay running?

    The RV Doctor, Gary Bunzer, offers his quick advice on potential issues if your RV generator starts but won't stay running — advice that is especially relevant for older generators. Read more >

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  2. What Is 5th Wheel Trailer Chucking?

    The Definition of Camping

    What Is 5th-Wheel Trailer Chucking?

    What is chucking and what can be done about it? Read more >

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  3. Trailer Breakaway Switch Not Working

    RV at Sunset

    Help! My Trailer Breakaway Switch Isn't Working

    The RV Doctor, Gary Bunzer, gives some advice on how to troubleshoot a trailer breakaway switch that isn’t work, along with providing some quick tips on RV brake maintenance. Read more >

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  4. Camping Strategies for a Carefree RV Lifestyle

    The Definition of Camping

    Want to live a carefree RV lifestyle? 

    Want to hit the road with no reservations or daily itinerary while still visiting popular attractions? Here’s some RV camping strategies you can employ to do just that. Read more >

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  5. Is it safe to put RV antifreeze in the fresh water tank?

    Winterizing fresh water tank with antifreeze

    Is it safe to put RV antifreeze in the fresh water tank?

    I am winterizing my Hi-Lo and am wondering about putting RV antifreeze in the fresh water tank and pumping it through the system. I don’t know if that is safe. Find out what the RV Doctor says… Read more >

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  6. RV Trips: Exploring Slot Canyons

    Dave Helgeson explores a slot canyon

    Interested in visiting a slot canyon on your next RV trip?

    What are slot they? Where can you find them? Which are good for beginners? Here are some basics. Read more >

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  7. Where is the VIN on my 5th Wheel?

    Truck towing a fifth wheel RV

    Where is the VIN on my 5th Wheel?

    I have been given a fifth-wheel that has no title. I am in the process of obtaining that, but need to know where I can find the VIN number… Read more >

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  8. Quick Tips for RV Slide-Out Maintenance

    RV Slide-Outs

    Curious about the basics of RV slide-out maintenance?

    We describe the two basic types of RV slide-out systems and give you some quick maintenance tips. Read more >

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