RVing For Newbies
The Manual
It is completed and Amazon has approved it.
This book is completed, it is broken down into various chapters. Chapter 1-4 will be online and free for anyone to read, to see Chapters 5 through 99, you will need to buy the book, with the exception of in each chapter description, if there is a link, you will be able to see it also for free, like chapter 99. Yes the last chapter is 99 with a gap up to that point, so as I find a new topic I want to write about, I can just add the chapter online and the people who bought the book will get access to it for FREE.
Chapter 1: Introduction to RVing - Free
Chapter 1: Introduction to RVing
Chapter 2: Campground Etiquette - FREE
Things that you should and should NOT do when camping.
Chapter 3: RV Electricity - Alternating Current (AC) - 120 Volts - FREE
Chapter 3: Introduction to RV Electricity 120 Volts Alternating Current (AC)
- Where does it come from?
- Converter
- Circuit Breakers
- Dog Bone Adapters
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
- Non-Contact Voltage Tester (NCVT)
- Checking of Campground Pedestal (Basic)
Chapter 4: RV Electricity - Direct Current (DC) - 12 Volts - FREE
Chapter 4: Introduction to RV Electricity 12 Volts Direct Current (DC)
- Batteries
- Colored Wire
- Fuses
- Positive and Negative Poles
- Safety when working with batteries
Chapter 5: Air Conditioners
- Air Conditioner Overview
- Troubleshooting 101
Chapter 6: Brakes, Suspension and Towing Systems
- Brakes
- Motorhomes
- Towables
- Breakaway Switch
- Suspension
- Basics
- Suspension Types
- Towing
- Weight Terms
- Hitch Types
Chapter 7: Campground Info
- National Parks
- State Parks
- Private Campgrounds
- Ways to find campgrounds
- Reservation Info
Chapter 8: Cooktops/Ranges
- Two types of cooktops: Propane and Inductive
- Troubleshooting
Chapter 9: Electricity: Advanced
- Label all of your outlets/circuit breakers
- Watts(power)/Amps (Current)/Volts(voltage)
- 30A vs 50A
- 120V AC
- 12V DC
- Checking electrical pedestal
- Converters
- Wiring size calculator
- Digital line checkers
- Multi/Volt meters
- Inverters
- Hot-Skin Condition
- Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
- Breakaway Switch
- Wiring: Colors and the nightmare of confusion
Chapter 10: Generators
- Overview
- Generator and using an EMS
- Troubleshooting
Chapter 11: Heating Appliances
- Furnace
- Heat Pump/Heat Strip
- Space Heaters
- Stove
Chapter 12: Leveling/Stabilizing Systems
- Leveling
- Manual Leveling
- Automated Leveling
- Stabilizing
Chapter 13: Inspections
- Pre-Inspection Check
- Vehicle Info
- Life Safety Checks
- Roof Components
- Sidewalls
- Entrance Doors
- Awnings
- Slide Outs
- Exterior Chassis/Running Gear
- Thermography Analysis/Moisture Intrusion Analysis
Chapter 14: Plumbing
- City Water Connection
- Freshwater Tank/Pump
- Troubleshooting
Chapter 15: Preventive Maintenance
- 120 Volts Alternating Current (AC) System
- 12 Volts Direct Current (DC) System
- Propane
- Exterior (includes roof)
- Wheels & Tires
- Fluids
- Engine Belts/Hoses Inspection (MH only)
- Storing/Winterizing
- Safety Devices
- De-Winterizing
- Sanitation of Freshwater Tank and Water Lines
- Waste Water Tanks
- Air Conditioning Units
- Refrigerator
- Recall Info
Chapter 16: Propane
- Tank Types
- Tanks (swap or refill)?
- Leaks
- Safety
- Safety Devices
- Troubleshooting
Chapter 17: Refrigerators
- Types
- Repairs
Chapter 18: Water Heaters
Chapter 18: Water Heaters
- Tank
- Tankless
- Troubleshooting
Chapter 19: Water Systems and Tanks
- Freshwater Tank
- Water Hose
- Water Filter
- Water Pressure Regulator
- Filling
- Sanitation
- Black & Grey Tanks
- Prior to Dumping Tanks
- Dumping Tanks
- Black Tank Flushing
- Dump Station Locator
- Sewer Hose
- Water Heater
- Water Pump
Chapter 20: Internet
Password Protected Page for buyers of the book: https://rvingfornewbies.com/chapter-20-internet/
Chapter 21: Emergency Water/Food and other Stuff
Chapter 21: Emergency Water/Food and other Stuff (WIP)