Maintenance & Upkeep

Out of sight, out of mind, right? Unfortunately, this is not a good principle to live by when it comes to your RV awning. In fact, a neglected awning can quickly deteriorate and turn into a bigger problem, leading to mold, mildew and the need for a complete replacement.

We surveyed the Lippert Scouts to find out how gas prices are impacting their travel plans and asked them for advice on how to improve RV gas mileage.

It’s time to get your boat ready for the upcoming boating season! We make it easy with our 10 Tips for How to Dewinterize a Boat and Get Ready for Spring.  

Getting your RV prepped for travel and the camping season. Check out our complete RV spring maintenance checklist and make sure your RV is ready to roll. Read more >

Nate Axness of ProjectTrek has been a full-time RVer since 2016. From properly preparing a rig for storage to keeping up with preventative maintenance, Nate knows a lot about costly RV maintenance mistakes to avoid.

Proper 5th wheel hitch maintenance is the key to ensuring that you’re able to freely travel without trouble or hassle during any season, but is especially critical in the winter where the cold temps can take a toll on your equipment. Let’s explore some of the steps you can take to keep your 5th wheel hitch well-maintained and operating at its best – before the winter and throughout the year in general.

Are you thinking about replacing your old, worn-out RV awning fabric? Here’s everything you
need to know to do it yourself... Read more >

How do you fix and adjust an RV slide-out that is out of sync? Here are very simple instructions on how to retime your RV’s Schwintek In-Wall® Slide-Out if that occurs, as well as how you can prevent it from happening again in the future... Read more >

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 >

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 >