RV Repair Articles & Videos

• How to Repair a Lock Cylinder on an RV

  Don't get locked out of your RV due to sticky or malfunctioning cylinder locks. It's not uncommon for RV doors and hatches to get mucked up from road detritus and debris, or have cylinder locks get sticky from salt water air or accumulated… read more

• How to Repair an RV Greywater Valve

  Repair your leaky greywater tank as soon as you discover the leak, but certainly before your next RV trip. A leaky valve is subject to rust and other damage, which can cause even more repairs to your water system. The greywater tank in your… read more

• How to Repair the Brakes on an RV

  Before loading passengers into your RV for a weekend camping trip or summer road trip across the U.S., check the brakes. Brake failure is a common problem when routine maintenance and service is ignored. Damage from rust, corrosion and wear… read more

• How do I Check RV Trailer Brakes?

  Before loading your RV for a weekend getaway or family vacation, check the brakes. There are disc-brake systems and surge-brake systems, so check for damage or wear and tear. read more

• How to Repair an RV Interior

  Traveling in an RV over time may result in leaks, dents, cracks, inoperable appliances and faulty cooling. These and other interior problems are easy to repair. Some are so easy you can do them while you're on the road traveling. You'll onl… read more

• How to Do RV Trailer Repairs

  Traveling in an RV over time will result in aluminum siding damage, holding tank odor, RV refrigerator and furnace problems as well as broken accessories. These and other repairs are easy to fix. Some are so easy you can do them while you'r… read more

• How to Repair an RV Holding Tank Leak

  Pressure placed on a holding tank can cause surface cracks that lead to water leakage. In most cases, you can quickly repair a leak with repair putty. The process is relatively easy, but you must cover the area around the leak completely an… read more

• How to Repair an RV Gray Water Valve

  The gray water tank on an RV holds water from the sink and shower drain. Over time the seals in the gray water valve will break down and leak. The valve itself will wear from normal use and begin to leak as well. Repairing a gray water valv… read more

• How to Repair RV Doors

  The RV door is one of the most important parts of your camper, but something you seldom notice. The dozens of times you open and shut the door on a regular trip compound over time, causing wear and tear. The only way to repair RV doors and… read more

• How to Check Out a Used RV

  RVs are big toys, are big fun and have big repair costs. When checking out a used RV to buy, take a thorough look at the inside, outside and engine before sealing the deal. The RV may look great at the first glance and seem to drive smoothl… read more

• How to Repair a Leaking Water Pump on an RV

  Your RV water pump is designed to turn on when you run a faucet or flush a toilet. It pumps water into your RV's plumbing system and restores normal water pressure. If your water pump continues to run when water is not in use, you may have… read more

• How to Change RV Tires

  Changing a tire on a car is no big deal; jack it up, switch the bad tire with the good and viola. But what happens when you're driving something far bigger than a car--an RV, for example? Relax--changing an RV tire isn't all that hard, eith… read more

• How to Repair RV Water Damage

  RVs suffer a lot of exposure to elements and it seems almost inevitable that some caulking fails, a small hole gets poked in the roof, a pipe starts leaking or a seam opens and water gets into the RV's interior. Such leaks will cause water… read more

• How to Repair Water Lines in an RV

  RV water lines are often not as sturdy as their household equivalents, and they have much more potential for wear and tear due to freezing. This means the owner of an RV must be handier with basic plumbing than the owner of a house, lest th… read more

• Coleman 7656 Furnace Troubleshooting

  Coleman is best known for creating camping equipment such as tents, sleeping bags, heaters and coolers. However, the company also creates furnaces, such as the 7656 furnace, which are often used in mobile homes and RVs. Troubleshooting this… read more

• Do it Yourself RV Repair

  With an RV in your driveway, you have the freedom to go almost anywhere without leaving modern comforts behind. You also have the ups and downs of owning a home on wheels. It's not always possible to find a mechanic when you need one and th… read more

• How to Use Dry Ice in an RV Fridge

  Dry ice isn't the best long-term solution for keeping your RV fridge cool, but in an emergency, to preserve power or while waiting for a repair part if your RV fridge is broken, it can rescue your frozen food supply and save the day. Unders… read more

• How to Repair a RV Ceiling

  When you have an urge to explore "the road less traveled," an RV will get you there in style. To keep it that way, regular care and maintenance is needed. A top priority is the ceiling, as problems here are often caused by structural breach… read more