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 …
30 Amp vs 50 Amp: How to convert your RV safely
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 center in America. Today, we’re diving into a common question that many RVers have: “Should I convert my 30-amp RV to a 50-amp system?” Our question comes from @JTbama2007, who asks if converting his 2019 Wolfpack 24T Toy …
Running Your RV Refrigerator Down The Road
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 facility in America. Today’s question comes from “RVing with Bandit,” and it’s all about how to power your RV fridge without using propane while driving down the road. Let’s dive into the details and see if it’s possible …