Having Water Pump Problems?

Here is some tips that might just help you solve those water pump problems. First thing to do is to find where the pump is at. It isn't always easy to find in an RV.Unhook the hot lead. Check to see how many volts it is. To do this use a test light hooked to a good ground wire.

Before testing you should first understand how your system works. If you have a owners manual look in it for more information. If you don't have one look to the Internet for help correcting your problems.

Type in the name of the water pump in the Goggle search bar. Most people know to do this but some may not. Look for a manual for this type of water pump and down load it. If you don't find a manual, try typing in the problem in Goggle and see what comes up. You may have to do a bit of searching before you find an answer, but its there somewhere.

A good place to start looking for service manuals is http://bryantrv.com They have a lot of RV manuals about electronic devices which are very inexpensive.

Good luck. Hope this helps a little. At least its a place to start looking.

Tire Safety

Two big problems that are often over looked in RV's is over loading and under inflation. With bigger rigs that have slide outs and bigger holding tanks and also bigger storage units you can see why so many people are over loading. We have a tendon to fill every nook and cranny to the limits and then some.

Out of balance is also a issue. The cause is poor weight distribution or improper loading. The tires on the side that is overloaded are sure to have tire failure. Over loaded RV's and under inflated tires are very dangerous. Your tires have a rating that tells how much air should be in your tires. Check you owners manual for this.

When tires are not inflated properly for your load it can result in fast wear and tear on your treads, uneven wear and very poor handling on the road and heat can build up. Not to mention worn tire treads on a RV is dangerous.

Check tires often and adjust air pressure according to owners manual. Never ever check tires when they are hot because you will get a higher reading. You will then want to let some air out and when the tires cool you will be under inflated. So be sure tires are cool before checking pressure.

Basic RV Tool Repair Kit

There are a few basic items that every RV'er should always have on hand for all those minor repairs that suddenly come up.

1. A multi bit screw driver with a number 2 square driver bit (robertson screw ). This is for the square screws that are in most RVS. Try to get an assortment of bits.
2. A pair of pliers, regular ones as well as a pair of vice grips
3. An adjustable wrench
4. A couple of electrical testers-- a 12 volt tester is good for finding problems such as bad connectors or blown fuses.
5. A multimeter and an outlet tester.
6. The old stand bys--WD-40 and duct tape.
7. Also very handy in your tool kit is ( but is optional ) electrical spray cleaner, spray lubricants, electrical tape, a few interior and exterior bulbs, a few hose clamps.
8. A fully charged/filled fire extinguisher

These are just a few of the basic tools for your RV.

Slides Vs no Slides

Most coaches sold today have slide outs. There are some how ever that are still being sold with out slides. It is an individual preference. All slides are awkward while retracted. The more deeper the slide the more cramped they are.

There are some advantages to having no slides. Less weight because the framing used in slide outs adds more weight. With no slide outs the weight reduction gives you a better ride, makes it easier to handle on the road, you have more space. With less components there is less maintenance also.

Sometimes stopping at rest areas or camp grounds creates a problem with slide outs due to limited space. Some places won't allow slide outs as they think you are camping. Non slide outs aren't for every one tho. It is perfect for 1-2 or small families if you don't need lots of space. For those with larger families you need the extra space with a slide out.

Some may choose a slide out where others wont. I myself prefer no slide out as a lot of places we go has limited space. Plus it handles easier on the road. it is each persons own chose.