As an RV owner, you must get familiar with your travel trailer and where important components may be hidden. Yes, many of the components in your travel trailer will indeed be hidden. The water pump is one of the most important components you should get familiar with in your RV. The water pump is the … Read more
Autumn is a wonderful time of year. It brings up fond memories of beautiful leaves, pumpkins, and most of all, the time to winterize your RV. As the cold weather approaches, the concern for your fresh water lines freezing is right around the corner. It doesn’t take much for an RV water line to freeze … Read more
Water in your propane line is odd and really should never be there. When you encounter water in your propane, there are a couple of possible causes that you start to explore. The most common reason for water in a propane line is either a leak in the propane system or something wrong with the … Read more
As an RV owner, you are likely familiar with your water system pump noise. Seems like every time someone in the RV uses the water, you know about because of the familiar noise from your water pump. But, sometimes, that pump noise sounds different. It’s not a normal pumping noise but rather a humming noise. … Read more
RV owners love fresh air and the great outdoors! But what about when inside your RV? Is your HVAC system giving that air quality you deserve? When running your RV furnace, are you getting those airborne particles, dirt, and contaminants out of the air? Many of us know that filters are great for improving our … Read more
Having your brake controller not recognize your trailer is an unsafe situation. This means your electric trailer brakes are not connected to the tow vehicle, and the only thing stopping your trailer is your truck brakes! The most common reasons for a brake controller not recognizing the trailer are a poor trailer connection or a … Read more
If your RV furnace and AC run at the same time, this is something you should investigate. Not only are you not getting the desired temperature, but you could also be wasting propane or shore power. The most common causes of your RV furnace and AC running at the same time are an incorrect thermostat … Read more
Your Keystone RV has many standard features that make living on the road much more comfortable and enjoyable. Creature comforts such as showers and hot water are all thanks to your RV water heater. The Keystone RV company is not the only one with a water heater as a standard feature. But they are one … Read more
As an RVgoer of many years, I have tried everything under the sun in my RV black tank to control odor. I have done all the popular brand tank treatments, laundry detergent, and vinegar. Anything to try to eliminate that unpleasant odor from the RV toilet. Many people have RV tips to control that black … Read more
When RVgoers first realize they have a battery disconnect switch, the first question usually is: “Should I disconnect my RV battery when plugged in?” And that is a valid question. Since RV manufacturers install a battery disconnect switch, it must mean that you need to use it. Right? The truth is, sometimes you want your … Read more
Wiring batteries in a parallel configuration is used in many applications. And with good reason, because it allows you to increase your battery capacity yet still operate with the same voltage. For example, many people have a battery bank in parallel connection in an RV or a solar panel system. But is it safe? Is … Read more
Did you know that you can have two 12 volt batteries make 24 volts? Or how about using those same two 12 volt batteries to make 12 volts? It’s true. Depending on your needs, you can easily connect two 12 volts batteries to generate the necessary voltage or increase your battery capacity. Connecting batteries is … Read more