RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author, Author at RVing For Newbies

Propane Issue

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Dec 30, 2019 | Appliances, Furnace, Propane

Q: Stove top burners lite but only about half flame when set to high. Hot water heater is about the same – low flame. The furnace will light but immediately go out. A: This happens most commonly for this reason: There is a part of the propane regulator subsystem...

NCVT – Non Contact Voltage Tester

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Dec 29, 2019 | 120VAC, Electricity, Shore Power

Q: What is a NCVT and why do I need one? A: A non-contact voltage tester detects electricity in a wire or outlet, just by getting near it. It is the size and shape of a fat Sharpie and the detection occurs at the probe tip, which, in many cases, is designed to be...

Sanitation of Freshwater System

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Dec 22, 2019 | Freshwater Tank, Grey Tank, Sanitation, Sanitize, Water, Water Systems

Q: How do I sanitize my freshwater system, tanks, lines, etc. A: Drain the water heater Caution: Never drain the water heater when it’s hot or under pressure. Turn off the water heater. Run water out of your hot water faucets until the temp is low enough to not burn...

Types

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Dec 4, 2019 | Camping Terms

Q: What are the different RV Classes? A: Class A motor homes are the big ones. Class B RVs are often referred to as camper vans. Class C RVs can be viewed as hybrids between Class As and Class Bs. Class Cs are built upon chassis cabs, typically from Ford, Ram, or...