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I you like RVing like I do, there are plenty of things to fix and upgrade.
I will show you many ways to help improve you camping and boondocking experience. Howto repair, upgrade and complete basic RV maintenance tasks.
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I will show you many ways to help improve you camping and boondocking experience. Howto repair, upgrade and complete basic RV maintenance tasks.
Visit my website to find more specific videos to help you.
thervaddict.com/
Thanks for watching.
3 RV fuses you should know | RVAddict
Do you know where the important fuses are in your RV ?
Do you have any spare fuses on hand ?
I think it is important to know where a few important or key fuses are located in your RV
and having spares is a good plan.
I hope showing you where a few of my fuses are, inspires you get at some fuses to your RV go bag.
Make a list of the fuse types you need and the amp rating of each.
Having 5 fuses is not overkill to have on hand, you might be the one that can help someone at camp.
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Do you have any spare fuses on hand ?
I think it is important to know where a few important or key fuses are located in your RV
and having spares is a good plan.
I hope showing you where a few of my fuses are, inspires you get at some fuses to your RV go bag.
Make a list of the fuse types you need and the amp rating of each.
Having 5 fuses is not overkill to have on hand, you might be the one that can help someone at camp.
thervaddict.com
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rvaddict_kevin
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MORryde Solid Step GEN2 upgrade | RVAddict
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We needed to upgrade to the Gen2 version of the MORryde Step. in this video I show you how and why we did this upgrade. Special note about this upgrade. Our screen door NEEDED to be altered to allow the door to close when the step is deployed. This alteration was a big pain for me as I was not able to find a replacement door to fit the first time. During this upgrade, no further modification wa...
How to replace an RV Slide Seal | RVAddict
Просмотров 52 тыс.2 года назад
Have ever wanted to know how to replace an RV Slide Seal ? I will show you how I replaced mine recently. I had to replace the badly sun damaged and deteriorated TOP seal on my RV. This process is pretty straight forward and something you can do if you are handy with fixing things. Check the measurements of your slide seals for the proper fit. RV Bulb Seal geni.us/P5Bt2K RV ProFlex Sealant geni....
RV Water heater Cleaning | RVAddict
Просмотров 9602 года назад
The water heater in your RV can accumulate Scale build-up which can cause your heater to burn more fuel to heat the water in the tank. What you will need to clean your water heater tank: 3/4" x 4 foot section of PVC pipe Threaded to non threaded pipe fitting to thread into the tank. 3/4" 90 degree press fit PVC elbow. Enough Distilled Vinegar to make a half water half vinegar solution in your t...
Clean your RV awning | RVAddict
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Keeping your RV awning clean will help to reduce rotting and mold. Here is a simple task that takes very little time to do. 00:00 Begin 00:32 Awning rollout 01:17 Tools you will need 01:50 Scrubbing the dirt off thervaddict.com Thervaddict-113069787205223/ thervaddict
Dometic Fridge Eyebrow board | RVAddict
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The Dometic Fridge Eyebrow board only has Amber LED lights. I found it difficult to tell when a trouble light was ON or the fridge was in normal operation. I changed one of the LED bulbs to make it easier to tell the difference. Curious about any of the parts used in this video? use the links below to purchase them from our affiliate links below. We may earn a small commission that helps our ch...
Utah camping spots Fish Lake | RVAddict
Просмотров 2 тыс.2 года назад
This trip we found a Utah camping spot at Fish Lake, we stay at Bowery Campground to enjoying the warm water and a few places near camp. Fish Lake is located in South Central Utah. Bowery Creek Campground consists of 43 sites: Half the sites can be reserved and the other half are first come first serve, know before you go. ( Link Below) www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/fishlake/recreation/camping-cabins...
Trailer Hitch Maintenance | RVAddict
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 года назад
Trailer Hitch Maintenance is on the top of our checklist for each trip. Inspecting and lubing the tow ball and trailer coupler connection on each trip is really important. This is what I am sharing today. Thank you for supporting the channel and thanks for watching ! 🤩 00:00 Begin 01:00 Why lubricate 01:23 Cleaning the coupler thervaddict.com Thervaddict-113069787205223/ instagram....
Folding Solar Panel Lion Energy | RVAddict
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
Folding Solar Panel Lion Energy The items listed in this video are affiliate links which help support my channel by allowing me to earn a small commission that costs you nothing more when you purchase using my affiliate link. Thank you for your support. 🔹 Lion Energy 100 watt panel geni.us/Hk9g 🔹Solar panel carry case geni.us/rWZJQ 00:00 Begin 00:10 The Solar Panel 00:41 Lion Energy 01:15 Car b...
wiring an older rv for solar| RVAddict
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.2 года назад
wiring an older RV for solar can be a big project. Take it one step at a time and before you know it you will have a complete install. This video is about getting your wiring in place. Future videos will show the different components. of what it takes to manage a working solar system. Curious about any of the parts used in this video? use the links below to purchase your supplies using our affi...
300 Watt Inverter for camping ? | RVAddict
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.2 года назад
We have been using a 300 watt inverter for the last year along side our 3,000 watt inverter. In this video I show you that you CAN power a small TV and charge a laptop using a small "Pure Sine Wave" power inverter connected to your existing battery system. 00:00 Begin 00:50 The inverters i use 01:22 Where i wired the Inverter to the RV. 02:03 Kill-A-Watt for Measuring power consumption.🤩 therva...
RV automatic transfer switch | RVAddict
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.2 года назад
We have had the Elkhart LPT50BRD 50 Amp RV Automatic Transfer Switch installed in my RV. I explain in this video why you would want a transfer switch in the first place. Thank you for watching 👍 00:00 Begin 00:32 The Elkhart switch 02:05 Where i installed the switch 02:50 how i mounted the unit 03:56 The delay start timer option thervaddict.com Thervaddict/ rvaddict_k...
Replace your RV Springs | RVaddict
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
Replace your RV Springs. Do you know how to tell the difference between good or bad Leaf Springs? I did not know but I learned and will show you what we found. Other stuff on the RV changed as a result of fixing the problem and I will show you what we experienced. 00:00 Begin 00:54 Discovering the problem 01:37 Who will do our fix ? 02:16 What to look for 02:41 What had to happen 03:33 What cha...
How to use an RV refrigerator | RVAddict
Просмотров 100 тыс.2 года назад
How to use an RV refrigerator when you never have before. When you are new to RV camping there are a number of NEW tasks and things to learn. Operating your refrigerator is essential to keeping food in the Rig. There are a few tools I use to monitor my Fridge temp because our fridge did not work well when we purchased the RV. I hope you find this video helpful to make your camping trips better,...
Pine Valley UTAH | TheRVAddict
Просмотров 6852 года назад
Pine Valley UTAH has some great campgrounds and fun local sites to see. On this trip we stayed at the Dean Gardner Campground, went to visit the Vyeo Pie shop and stopped to see the site of the Mountain Meadows Massacre of 1857 00:00 Begin 00:32 Pine Valley Camp site 02:01 Vyeo Pies 02:26 Smelling the Pines 02:51 Mountain Meadows massacre site. 05:17 Thanks for watching ! thervaddict.com facebo...
Travel Trailer lock system | TheRVAddict
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Travel Trailer lock system | TheRVAddict
Broken RV sliding Door | TheRVAddict
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Broken RV sliding Door | TheRVAddict
RV tank sensor repair | TheRVAddict
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RV tank sensor repair | TheRVAddict
Starvation State Park Camping | TheRVAddict
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Starvation State Park Camping | TheRVAddict
RV refrigerator not cooling enough ?| TheRVAddict
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RV refrigerator not cooling enough ?| TheRVAddict
MORryde storage box installation| TheRVAddict
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MORryde storage box installation| TheRVAddict
How to FIX your RV Stabilizer switch | TheRVAddict
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How to FIX your RV Stabilizer switch | TheRVAddict
How to fix a Propane leak at the tank | TheRVaddict
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How to fix a Propane leak at the tank | TheRVaddict
Adding sensors to your RV |TheRVAddict
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Adding sensors to your RV |TheRVAddict
MOPEKA propane tank level indicator |TheRVAddict
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MOPEKA propane tank level indicator |TheRVAddict
Lippert electric stabilizer switch replacement | TheRVAddict
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Lippert electric stabilizer switch replacement | TheRVAddict
Grand Canyon south rim camping | TheRVAddict
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Grand Canyon south rim camping | TheRVAddict
Battery monitor test for your RV | TheRVAddict
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Battery monitor test for your RV | TheRVAddict
RV slide out wall repair | TheRVAddict
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RV slide out wall repair | TheRVAddict
I have a 2012 PW Excel with a Dometic RM8505 fridge. post struck a cord as I have issue with elevation over 3,120 ft according to the fridge manual. A new control panel was installed by previous owner, but don't have details of which one. I have owned since 12/22. Did your new control panel fix your issue with going up in the mountains?
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Oh boy 2 years old, ify you can get longer legs for your steercase.
Everything in this video could be used to advertise a 12 V compressor fridge.
I'm going to be using an ICECO fridge in my vehicle. Not an RV.
Refrigerator in a slide out on warm/hot days is very hard to keep at a safe cool temp. Fan has been added inside etc
Two days before our trip, I freeze 16 water bottles and put half in the freezer and the other half in the refrigerator just to help the cold process begin.
Use only top grade fuses. The two best brands are Bussman and Littelfuse. They will blow open reliably at the rates amperage. The cheap bargain packages of fuses that are sold at the big box stores are not reliable. They have been tested and found to be dangerous to your equipment.
Your fridge will turn on by propane and battery,but it will take 3 to 5 days to actually get the right temperature to use for storage like almost everyone else
You can speed that up by using freezer packs and use a re-circulating fan inside the fridge section. Pack the freezer full of frozen food, leave space for the recirculating air in the fridge, never pack the fridge section full.
@@ScubaSteveCanada no good,freezer packs and frozen goods will only last no more than a few hours at a temperature of around 90 degrees(just use for storage)
Very informative video. It seems like the fridge light stays on when door is closed
Best intro, change my mind.
I use white lightning chain lube, clean and reapply every trip.
Great tip!
Drawing a conventional 12v battery(s) down to 50% will reduce their life significantly. AGM are somewhat more tolerant of deeper discharges, and the t105 type 6v battery is quite a bit better still. I take my agm batteries down 40% only before recharging.
You're doing a great service. Thank you for doing this video
Excellent Presentation And Valuable Information ! Thank You For Sharing.
Outstanding video Sir! Much appreciated and definitely going to check my fuses and load up on the ones I need.
Sad to see that Ed Helmick passed away July 23, 2024. I have a few collections of his iconic photos on our wall. He will be highly missed.
I did not know that. I saw Ed in the hospital a couple months back. Ed was a happy, fun and sharing man. We will miss him. Thank you for letting us know.
Great video, no annoying background music, i learn that that thing that was laying around attached to a cable is the thermistor...thanks,
I've found that it is pointless to precool the fridge before my trips. I prefer to let frozen half-gallon milk jugs do the work along with pre-cooled products. I turn on the fridge at my location, usually electric, and rotate the jugs to maintain one frozen. Maybe I put one in an outside cooler. My fridge is more efficient with propane and uses little to run for several days in the event that I don't have shore power.
He gave me some facts a rv owner would never know tho !
Silicone is wrong and will fail for sure! Lap sealant wont fail if done properly
I have had a parasitic of higher than normal, like 6 amps. It was on the same circuit as the heater. I, of course blamed the heater. years later, as I gave up after pulling the heater and replacing its board, I still had the draw. I have replaced my batteries and it had to be bad - Then I just put up with it as I plug in most of the time. When traveling, I just want my inverter to work so i can have a cup of coffee using the Kuriag. I replaced the inverter, still when I want the coffee, BEEEPPPPP no power to run my coffee. I was talking to a park ranger who came by---he said that, older units mine 2003 dometic, have a "Humidor" switch and it is actually a heater----hmmm I did discover a toggle switch on the underside of the top piece that you attached the temperature thing, just the other day and kinda wondered what it was, but---anyway, That switch activates a little heater. I turned it off and THAT was the draw!!!!! Who knew!!!!!--so, perhaps you want to do a video on that after you confirm it, of course! So just this morning I did not have to go out and start the Honda generator for morning Joe!!! It only took me 12 years to have this discovery!!!
That sir, is an awesome story. I am glad you found the culprit.
I tried your link to the sika flex and it isn't working. If I search sika flex I get tube's of caulk. I am trying to stop the same leak as you did.
I wonder if they stopped selling it. Try asking a local rv shop if they will see you little bit, that is the only thing I can think of
How do you seal the ridged connections ??? Mine keep popping off !!! They have a black rubber seal inside the femal end and goes over the ridged brass fitting.
Skip to 5:00 min that’s when he actually starts the repair the rest is his life story!
I had no idea that the fridge had 2 fuses! Thank you for your extremely helpful advice!
We have a 2020 Class C. The 120 volt side of the fridge works fine ,, the 12 volt gas side of the unit often has to be reset after running for a while.. Batteries are new, any ideas would be appreciated.
He said he had the same problem and said he needed a new control board.
Great tips. We are getting ready to pack our travel trailer. Good advice to have food cold and frozen before you put them in the RV refrigerator.
So what is the orange/red thing called that all the wires are going into? I have one the wires are broke off to short to repair? In your diagram it is the K101
That is the full tank sensor wire in my case. It goes to the panel on the camper
Tnx!
Something to keep in mind is when you stop at a gas station to fuel your vehicle while pulling a camper is that a pilot/flame can be dangerous while at the pumps.
In other words, turn the fridge off before getting to the pumps and turn it back on as you exit onto the road.
What is the best way to turn on the propane tanks? Turn on one or both? Will the valve switch automatically, and if so, which way should I turn the valve?
Turn both on, should not matter the direction of the valve
I love your videos! This one hit a cord with me - “you gotta learn to do it yourself.” Now, for a quick and maybe insane question: how do you remove the lower power module cover? 🙃
Thanks, usually a snap and click fitting. Might have to unscrew it from the mounting board
I just bought a fridge temp gauge from Lowe’s and hung it on the rack. Can’t read it without opening the fridge but I still get an idea of how it’s doing.
That's why a wireless gauge is a far better solution; no need to open the door.
@@ScubaSteveCanadayeah that’s a better way. I realize now this gauge reads several degrees high vs my thermopro wireless thermometer I stuck in there for testing. You also can’t get a real reading when opening the door. It gets about a 6° increase when open the door. So yeah the wireless method is definitely better. I plan on getting one of those soon it just hasn’t been a priority lately.
Great video! What brand of regulator do you have with threaded compression fittings?
No model number that I can find.
Thank you. Your explanation helped me fix all tank’s problems
Glad it helped
thank you
You're welcome
Worth your weight in gold man ! Thank you !
My pleasure!
Does this campground have full hookups for the RV?
Only some locations. Our spot was dry camping
Excellent informational video
Which Battery Cable did you attach the power check unit to check draw? I want to check to see if I have a power draw when I put the motorhome into storage plugged into 110 Volts. Thanks
Wish you would have said something about the converter
Yes, check everywhere
First time RV owner, just ran into this same and somewhat common problem from the many vids I see on this very topic (needed to replace pig tail). Followed your instructions and happy it is fixed. Thank you for the video!
Glad it helped!
LOL! Flatulence! My unit just went off and on the unit itself said "red/red/green/green" means end of life. That's what mine did. It also says reset will last 3 days and then happen again. After 30 days it will be on continually. I guess I need to take it in and have it replaced lest it activate and I can't shut it off. btw my co unit is 5 yrs old.
We used to add frozen bottles of water inside the fridge to make it easier to keep food cold and help with the load
Great tip!
You can place a penny on top of the frozen water. That way you can tell if the freezer was stopped working for very long if you are away from the camper for an extended period of time.
Does Pro sensor have a USB plug to connect via the power bank or throw other power supplies? How long does his battery live?
No usb. Must replace 2132 batteries.
I want to install the sensor on my car's propane tank 70 liters. It is cylindrical and located horizontally. Will this pro version sensor work? Thank you.
Will not work with what your application
@@RVKevin I don't have Mopeka product yet, but I want to track the level of propane in my tank. So I think buy a sensor for my car's tank. But what is the difference between a car's tank and an RV tank? My car's tank dimensions are Diameter 38 cm, length 80 cm. Thank you
Is frost buildup on the fins helpful or should I drop the thermostat setting (1-5 adjustment button on the outside/above the freezer door). Thanks
Frost prevents accurate temperature regulation.
WOW i have the same issue with our new Gulf Stream 23 right out of the lot. We went to Canada from Denver and by the time we came back the screws of the right corner of the slide were out, same scenario. Luckily it happened within the 1st year so it was under warranty. We took it to Camping world so they fixed it. They stated the slide was not properly built etc. Right after the fixing we went to Vegas from Denver and by the time we came back it was happening again. We took it back to Camping world and now they are stating the wall that holds that side of the RV frame was broken. Because is the wall it falls under the 3 year infrastructure warranty. Now they are contacting Gulf Stream for the warranty and i guess to replace the wall. Kind of weird as i do think the wall was broken when we bought it, and i guess Camping world missed it when they repaired it the first time. You invest that much in this units to just find out that they are just poorly built. It is so sad!! and i guess the places who suppose to repair them, they just don't care but the money they can get for the service. Very disappointing!! Anyways, Your repair looks fabulous!!!!
Sad to hear about your experience, the time, the effort, and the stress involved. Just not good. I hope they make it right for you.
How long do you figure you could use a 300w car lighter inverter for if you had you laptop plugged into it and you werent driving? How long would be safe enough to pull power without draining the car battery?
Depends on how old battery is and allot of other things. Only do it while car is running. Safe bet
@@RVKevin I'm really not good at this stuff so thanks for your answer. What does bumping up the wattage to 500w do? Charge laptops/phones faster?
The part about the thermistor slipping down because of rough road driving, I can tell this is knowledge coming from a hardened RVer.