Confessions of an RV Technician – Learned from Problems Seen in the Field

RV Help - No, I don't need my RV AC serviced!

When is the last time you had your RV AC serviced or any preventive maintenance done on your RV? Are you the typeof person that procrastinates or are you proactive regarding recommended service and maintenance intervals? If you are a service procrastinator. I guarantee this episode will enlighten you. It might even freak you out a little. If you’re squeamish, it might gross you out. If I had not witnessedthis confession, I wouldn’t even believe it. Today’s RV Help is a confession about what happens when you say “No, I don’t need my RV AC Serviced!” This is one of my wildest confessions to date. Every time I get the opportunity; I tell this story and share pictures. There’s nothing better than a good story…. good true story to drive a point home.

RV Help – Avoiding dangerous electrical issues in your RV

We all have different motivations to pack up the RV and hit the road. One of the most common reasons is the freedom to explore our beautiful country. Another common reason is just to get away from the daily grid. Many RVers seek beauty and isolation. We accomplish this through boondocking. To boondock, your RV needs to be 100% self-sufficient. You need to generate your own power, have plenty of fresh water in your tanks and plenty of space in your holding tanks. Back in 2017, my wife Tracey and I discovered the pure joy of boondocking in august at an altitude over 9000’ overlooking Laramie, Wyoming. It was so peaceful and relaxing. We were instantly hooked. We had a very capable generator on our motorhome and every morning I needed to start the generator to run our power-hungry coffee machine……what a buzz kill. From peace and quiet to the constant drone of the generator. That’s when we decided we needed to get a solar setup with more capable batteries and a large inverter. Today’s dose of RV help is our second segment on RV electrical issues. This confession relates specifically to the generation of off grid solar power, but the actual problem applies to ALL RVs of any configuration. In this episode, I'll talk about ✔️ When DIY makes sense (and when it’s a money pit)✔️ Why a certified tech might save you more✔️ What you need to know before grabbing your tools✔️ How one bad board became a hot mess (pun intended) Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rfactorrv?sub_confirmation=1Contact us:R Factor RV ServicesEmail: Info@RFactorRV.comWebsite: RFactorRV.comIG: @RFactorRV

RV Help - When DIY isn't enough

When it comes to your RV you can find pretty much any repair on YouTube. We all want to be do-it-yourselfers whether it's for the thrill of accomplishing something new or saving a few bucks, but should we? Does the video give you enough knowledge and foundational information? In this episode we're going to discuss the pros and cons of DIY RV repairs. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rfactorrv?sub_confirmation=1Contact us:R Factor RV ServicesEmail: Info@RFactorRV.comWebsite: RFactorRV.comIG: @RFactorRV

RV Help - How to help your RV technician fix your RV faster

As an RV technician, I come across all sorts of challenges on the job and I love a good challenge. We’ve all heard the phrase – It’s not work if you’re having fun. That’s how I feel many times, but like anything sometimes it’s fun and sometimes it’s just work.When it comes to troubleshooting a problem, I’m typically having fun. But before I can troubleshoot and resolve a problem, I must diagnose and understand how it happened in the first place. If it’s not obvious why that’s important, then lets consider that sometimes problems on the surface aren’t caused by things that are so obvious. For example, your AC not cooling might not be a problem with the AC. It could be a power problem. It might not even be a problem with your RV, it could be a problem with your shore power connection. So today, we’re focusing on the importance of communication between RV owners and their technicians. You the RV owner have a very important task. You must give your technician enough information to help localize and identify where to look and what to fix. Your job that you must accept is to paint a complete picture and to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Why? It will definitely save you time, saving time equals saving you money. It might reduce inconvenience and it will certainly reduce stress.Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rfactorrv?sub_confirmation=1Contact us:R Factor RV ServicesEmail: Info@RFactorRV.comWebsite: RFactorRV.comIG: @RFactorRV

RV Help for stationary RVs

Today we are talking about RVers that park and setup their RV long term and use it as a weekend getaway or vacation destination. Since these RVs don’t travel very much, they aren’t subject to as much wear and tear, so you have less to worry about….If you think this way or just don’t give it much thought at all, then this confession is for you.Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rfactorrv?sub_confirmation=1Contact us:Chris RatcliffR Factor RV ServicesEmail: Info@RFactorRV.comWebsite: RFactorRV.comIG: @RFactorRV