🎄 Ho ho ho! It’s Santa Todd here, bringing you some holiday cheer and solutions to your RV electrical questions. Whether you’re decking the halls of your RV or just staying cozy this winter, these tips are for you. Let’s dive in! Powering Both Legs of a 50-Amp Service A Class A RV owner shared a clever idea to power …
Starlink on RV Roof: What They Don’t Tell You!
Welcome to another Tech Tip Tuesday, brought to you by the National RV Training Academy, the largest hands-on RV training academy in America. This week, we’re bringing a little holiday cheer to your RVing questions with Santa Todd and Tony Frost. Whether you’re considering Starlink for your RV or just wondering if a beard is essential for RV maintenance, we’ve …
Am I doing something wrong? Leveling an RV
Welcome to Tech Tip Tuesday, brought to you by the National RV Training Academy, the largest hands-on RV training academy in America. As we head into winter, many RVers have questions about cold-weather solar system maintenance and the safe leveling of motorhomes. Today, we’ll dive into these topics to keep your RV safe, functional, and ready for adventure—even in freezing …
RV Tips: Avoid Freezing This Winter
Welcome to another Tech Tip Tuesday, brought to you by the National RV Training Academy! Winter is upon us, and if you’re planning to brave freezing temperatures in your RV, you’ll need to take extra precautions to stay warm and protect your rig. Today, we’re covering two hot topics: heater safety and preventing your plumbing from freezing. Let’s dive into …
Will my battery still charge if I switch off the disconnect?
Welcome to another Tech Tip Tuesday, brought to you by the National RV Training Academy, the largest hands-on RV training academy in America! Whether you’re here to expand your RV knowledge or solve a pressing issue, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive into some common questions about RV maintenance that Todd and Chris from Why Wait tackled in this session. …
Leaky Waste Valve Issues?
Welcome to another 2-Minute Tech Tip Tuesday brought to you by the National RV Training Academy! This week, Todd and special guest Chris from the YouTube channel Why Wait discuss a common issue faced by RVers: dealing with unexpected leaks from the black tank when connecting or disconnecting hoses at the campsite. Chris shares his experience and solutions for ensuring …
Intermittent Water Heater Operation
Welcome to another Tech Tip Tuesday from the National RV Training Academy! Today, Todd dives into troubleshooting a Dometic water heater with a unique issue: it starts up fine, but the flame intermittently goes out, causing the system to shut down and attempt re-ignition. This common problem for RV owners is brought to us by Lori, who’s seeing her water …
Why you want solar panels with a 12 volt Refrigerator
In this Two-Minute Tech Tip Tuesday, Todd from the National RV Training Academy dives into an essential topic for RV owners—solar panels and how they interact with your RV’s 12-volt refrigerator. This week, we’re on location, discussing solar installations and addressing a question from Doug Hanwell. Doug’s Question: “Our panels on the roof never stop charging if the sun is …
An RV Electrical Maintenance Must
The Importance of Tightening Your RV’s Electrical Connections: A Vital Annual Task Welcome to another Two-Minute Tech Tip Tuesday, brought to you by the National RV Training Academy—the largest hands-on RV training academy in America. This week’s tip dives into something that many RV owners may not think about but is crucial to maintaining a safe and functional electrical system: …
Is Your Motorhome’s Engine Charging Your House Battery?
Welcome to another Todd’s Two-Minute Tech Tip Tuesday, brought to you by the National RV Training Academy—the largest hands-on RV training academy in America. This week, we’re tackling a common question from @turdbowman, who owns a 2023 Entegra Quest 24L, a motorhome on a Sprinter 3500 chassis. Issue: Upon arriving at his campsite, he found that his 230 amp-hour lithium …