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What is that beeping?

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Nov 29, 2019 | Beeping, Carbon Monoxide

Q: What is that beeping? A: Could be either your carbon monoxide (CO) or propane detector, see which one it is first. They beep usually for 3 different reasons: 1: Either propane or CO carbon monoxide is detected, meaning they truly sense an issue. 2: Most of them run...

Refrigerator Level ?

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Nov 28, 2019 | Refrigerator

Q: How do I know if my RV Absorption Refrigerator is level enough to not cause damage? A: Two ways: Exact (ok roughly exact) way: Get out a 6 inch level and check front to back and side to side, if the bubble is somewhere inside the two innermost lines on the level...

Microwave

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Nov 27, 2019 | AC, Appliances, Electricity, Microwave

Q: While trailer is hooked up to tow vehicle, can I use my microwave? A: Nope, microwave needs AC voltage just like at a house, so you need to be hooked up to either shore power or be running a generator to get the electricity you need to run the microwave.

CO vs CO2

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Nov 27, 2019 | Carbon Monoxide, Furnace

Read all about it here: https://www.co2meter.com/blogs/news/1209952-co-and-co2-what-s-the-difference

RV vs Car Anti-freeze

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Nov 26, 2019 | Anti-Freeze, Winterization

Q; What is the difference between RV and Car/Truck Anti-freeze? A: RV antifreeze is non-toxic and is used in the potable water systems of RVs and boats. Propylene glycol is the most common. A: Regular anti-freeze is toxic to humans and animals used only as an engine...

EMS vs Surge Suppressor

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Nov 24, 2019 | AC, Electricity, EMS

Q: What is a Surge Suppressor? A: A surge suppressor stop excessive voltage from coming down the wire to your RV. Q: What is an EMS? A: An Electrical Management System or EMS is a step up from a surge suppressor. Q: Why would I want an EMS instead of a surge...

Converter & Inverter

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Nov 24, 2019 | AC, DC, Electricity

Q: What is the difference between a converter and an inverter? A: Inverter: takes DC(battery power) and converts it to 120V AC, there are two types, modified sine wave and pure sine wave. Converter: takes 120VAC(shore power or generator) power and it converts it to...

Toilet Paper

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Nov 24, 2019 | Black Tank, Sanitation, Toilet

Q: What kind of toilet paper should I use? Can I use same stuff as at home? A: It should be septic safe toilet paper. A: Fill a small Tupperware container with some water. Take a piece of the TP and add it in. Put the lid on and shake for a few seconds. If it...

Fridge freezing everything.

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Nov 23, 2019 | Refrigerator

Q: How do I change the temp? A: Look in fridge, back wall, on the fins is usually a little sensor, slide it up to make it colder, down to make it warmer.

Shower Pressure

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Nov 23, 2019 | Shower, Water

Q: What is the best way to get better water pressure? A: Oxygenics shower head. Uses 1.8 GPM and doubles the pressure.

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