RV Propane Detector Beeping

Image of an RV Propane Detector which is located centrally in the RV and near the floor

Is your RV propane detector beeping and annoying? At first, you must evacuate the RV, shutting off power and propane and opening doors and windows as you go. If you smell propane, get out of there fast! You can investigate the cause of the alarm when the propane is off and the RV has a … Read more

Are you TORQUEING to your RV?

Torque wrench in the foreground with an RV trailer wheel in the blurred background

When you see a tire fitter wrenching on your wheels at the tire shop, do you see them use a torque wrench? I have seen vehicle dealerships use torque wrenches, but I cannot recall any time when I’ve seen it done at a tire shop. Usually, the tire fitter spins the lug nuts on the … Read more

Jayco Tent Trailer gets a Rearview Camera

Photo of rearview safety camera fitted to the rear bumper of a Jayco tent trailer

I travel to Australia to visit friends and family several times each year and when I’m there, I often field requests to do some installations to the Australian ‘caravan’ as travel trailers are named there. I am often asked if a rearview camera is useful, and the answer is always ‘yes’. I have a caravan … Read more

Spare Wheel location modified

Teardrop camper trailer photographed from the rear with solar panels on the roof and a retractable awning on the left

This customer was told it could not be done! Somehow I found a way.I was consulted by a customer who has a tiny teardrop camper which was perfect for towing behind her Subaru Crosstrek. The customer wanted to know if it would be safe to add a bicycle rack to the camper which can carry … Read more

RV Furnace Repair in Morro Bay

Image of RV Furnace maintenance and repairs in Morro Bay

I was contacted today to inspect a furnace in a mobile home in Morro Bay. This 24 volt version had the wrong propane jet installed and soon after, it was discovered that the tenant had tampered with the thermostat calibration. The occupant was only trying to help fix the first fault. I was able to diagnose both … Read more