The Great Escape
Exiting your RV in an Emergency
Recall: Triple E RVs
Over 2,000 RVs recalled due to potential fridge fire Over 2,000 RVs manufactured by Triple E are recalled due to the refrigerator roof vent potentially igniting the timber frame in the roof. Triple E has contacted owners for free remedial measures. A retrofit kit will include metal heat deflectors and fitment screws. RV owners were notified in late October, 2021 […]
RV Fire Suppression
An electrical fire can start at anytime in your RV and being prepared can save your life or the life of your loved ones. Automatic fire suppression is your first line of defence as a fully automatic fire extinguisher. While fires can start for a variety of reasons, electrical fires often go out of control because they start in hidden places, […]
Servicing Your RV
What can I safely maintain on my own RV? When do I need to call the experts? The flowers are starting to bloom, the days are getting longer and we are all thinking of getting our RV back out on the road for some adventure! Before you head out this spring, you should consider that your RV has been in […]
Roadside Emergency Essentials
Review of BLIKZONE 82- Pc Auto Roadside Assistance Emergency Essentials Car Kit for Truck & RV with Tire Repair Kit, Jumper Cables, Portable Air Compressor, Tow Strap, Emergency Triangle. I hope you never need this 82 piece roadside emergency kit, but I really love it because it has just about all the accessories you might need in any emergency and […]
Roadside Safety Emergency Lighting
If you’ve ever been stranded on the roadside, especially at night or in the rain, you’ll know just how important it is to find the right emergency lighting. After searching, I’ve found a safe and reliable alternative to the traditional flares: waterproof LED emergency lighting beacons. For around $30, this RV accessory is an absolute must to keep your family […]
Does Your RV Need a Water Pressure Regulator?
Yes, a water pressure regulator keeps your RV’s plumbing system safe. As a master RV tech, I’ve had several occasions where excessive water pressure has caused leaks in RVs. I was called out to an RV that was setup in an extensive vineyard in California’s wine country. The travel trailer was built around 1995 and the plumbing was completely broken […]
Tips for Backing up your RV Trailer
If you are new to driving a trailer or fifth wheel it can be quite daunting learning how to backup into a campsite. Backing up a trailer can bend your mind, break your nerve, and leave you sweating bullets. It is not the least bit intuitive until you have done it enough times that it becomes second nature. That doesn’t […]
RV Fridge Fire Safety
RV fridges use either 12 volt DC power, 120 volt AC power, or propane gas which runs an open flame inside the back of your fridge. Did you know this open flame has caused many fires in RVs? The absorption refrigerator has been used in RVs for decades. It has the ability to operate on 12 volts, 120 volts and […]