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PEX Crimp vs SharkBite: Is PEX Crimping Better Than SharkBite?

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By James V.

Today’s plumbing industry has become something your grandfather would not recognize. Gone are the days of blow torches, pipe wrenches, and other tools. In comes a simple crimping method that uses plastic

Jayco and Forest River RV Plumbing Diagram Schematic (Guide)

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By James V.

With some minor adaptions, the plumbing in an RV or trailer is fairly close to what you would expect in a traditional home. There are pipes everywhere that carry both hot, cold, and used water to their

What Size Is RV Water Lines? (RV Black and Gray Pipe Sizes)

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By James V.

Your size may be different. The older the RV the chances are your water lines are not the same size nor made of the same material as modern RVs. You could have old plastic pipes with metal fittings and

Where Is My RV Water Pump Switch? Water Pump Switch Location

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By James V.

Usually, RVs get 2 pump switches. One is on the outside and one is on the inside. These switches allow you to operate the pump when you are either outside or inside. Both do not have to be on to turn the

How To Fix a B&B Model 571 Check Valve Leaking (Alternative)

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By James V.

With a myriad of parts in an RV and trailer, you will always be doing some sort of maintenance to pass your golden years. One of those duties will be to fix a leaky B & B check valve. It may not be

What Is The Maximum Water Pressure For RV? (Guide)

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By James V.

Most people consider their RV their home or at least their second home. However, that can get confusing as an RV is not built like a traditional home and what works for the latter may not work for the

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Magnesium vs Aluminum: Is Magnesium Anode Rod Better? (Guide)

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By James V.

When you need protection for your water heater, getting the more expensive anode rod option may be the best way to go. These may cost more but they work better and make sure you do not experience foul

RV Fresh Water Tank Overflows When Connected To City Water

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By James V.

This is a common issue. Believe it or not, it can happen often. Not to one person but to many people who own RVs. There are simple explanations for this issue and they are not hard nor expensive to fix.

Camco Water Bandit Alternative (Campground Spigot Adapters)

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By James V.

When you have no threads, the Camco Water bandit comes to the rescue. Designed to fit basically any water faucet this adapter makes sure you can hook up to an outdoor faucet no matter where you are. It

Sealing RV Pipes: How Do You Fix a Leaking RV Plumbing?

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By James V.

No matter if it is a house, an RV, or a trailer, at some point in time, something will leak. Plumbing leaks can be difficult to find as they can be anywhere in your RV or trailer. You just have to follow

What Size Is an RV Water Heater Drain Plug? (Atwood, Dometic)

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By James V.

When you like doing your own maintenance work on your RV or travel trailer, it is always good to know the sizes of nuts, bolts, and plug heads. That way you can reach for the right tool and get the task

RV Hot Water Tank Plug Size (Dometic, Atwood)

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By James V.

Even small parts need to have the correct replacement size or you can end up in ‘hot water’. This fact goes for water heater drain plugs as the fit has to be exact or they will not stop any water from

Jayco Water Filler Inlet: How Do You Fill an RV With Water?

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By James V.

RV makers have made it possible for you to enjoy every aspect of your country. They have built a fresh water tank and they have included plumbing to get water directly from the city. Either way, you should

Girard Hot Water Heater Reviews (GSWH-2 Dimensions)

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By James V.

Tankless water heaters serve an important part of life. They provide the hot water you need when you need it without waiting. But then so do regular water heaters. Which water heater type you use will

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How Do You Use a Jayco Camper Water Heater? (Light, Drain)

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By James V.

Simple devices can stump people. It is not that people are not smart but those simple appliances like a water heater can stop working for very simple reasons. This failure can stump even the smartest of

Troubleshooting: Girard GSWH-2 Tankless Heater Not Working

Not everything electronic works as it should. They are often a very good upgrade but when things start to go bad, you often need an expert to handle the problem and diagnosis. That is when the electronic

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How to Install a Water Heater Door Latch On an RV (Atwood)

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By James V.

Things will break as you own your RV. Some breaks are major needing a lot of money and talent to repair or replace the broken items. And some are simple and inexpensive to repair or replace. All it takes

How to Replace RV Water Heater Thermostat (Test and Adjust)

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By James V.

Hot water does so much for everyone. It helps clean the dishes, makes them germ-free, and so on. Plus, it helps keep everyone nice and clean as well as germ-free. But hot water also relaxes tired muscles

How to Replace RV Water Heater Element (Atwood or Suburban)

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By James V.

No matter where you go and where you live, some mechanical device will have a part that doesn’t last. When it happens to your Atwood or Suburban water heater, you could be out of hot water until you

Camper Water Heater Pilot Won’t Light or Stay Lit: How To Fix

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By James V.

When you can’t get your pilot light to stay lit or even light up, those cold showers are in your near future. These are not a lot of fun but they are great motivators to get that water heater fixed and

Dometic Hot Water Heater Not Working on Electric or Gas

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By James V.

Technology grows at a fast pace. That is the trouble of living in a technological world. The advances go so fast that the body of troubleshooting knowledge cannot be accumulated in the same amount of time.

Can You Put a Regular Sink in an RV? (Replacing an RV Sink)

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By James V.

There are only two general rules when it comes to adding features to or replacing them on your RV. One, will it work and two, will it fit? Not every RV or travel trailer has the room for those unique additions

Why Is My RV Sink Not Draining? (How to Unclog RV Sink)

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By James V.

The biggest change you may experience will be buying an RV or travel trailer and exploring the nation. Once inside those RVs, you may notice that the change did not happen everywhere. You still have to

Fixing RV Fresh Water Tank Overflow Valve Problems (Leaking)

Boondocking is a lot of fun but you must have a supply of fresh water on hand to enhance that fun. However, things do not always work out the way you want and sometimes your freshwater tank loses more

Can I Connect PEX to CPVC? (Connecting PEX to CPVC Guide)

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By James V.

With the cost of professional labor going through the roof, it makes sense to try and DIY. You certainly save money and you learn new skills as well as techniques. The only problem is that you also have

Pop Up Camper Faucet Replacement (How to Measure and Replace)

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By James V.

While many people think faucet replacements are easy, and they can be even in a pop-up camper. The ease or difficulty will depend on the type of water system you have. If you have pressurized water all

Find Water Vending Machine Near Me: Glacier Water Locations

Purified water can be as clean and fresh as real glacier water but it is a lot more convenient. Instead of traveling thousands of miles to get to a glacier, you may just have to drive a few blocks to get

Forest River Water Heater Bypass: Where Is The Bypass Valve?

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By James V.

It seems the favorite one with RV manufacturers is hide and seek. That is where they hide the key components, and you have to spend hours looking for them. What makes the game worse is that sometimes the

Finding a Foot Powered Water Pump For RV (11 Alternatives)

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By James V.

When you need water, you need it fast. The biggest problem with an electric pump is that so many things can go wrong at the wrong time. They are great devices but when they lose power, they are just another

How to Boil Water While Traveling (12v Kettle Boiling Time)

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By James V.

When it says while traveling, it does not mean that you can boil water while you are actually moving. A little common sense is involved in this process and a little common sense will prevent any injury

Winterize RV Without Antifreeze: Try Compressed Air Next Time

Winterizing is no fun. When the winter season comes, and you do not use your RV, you can perform different tasks to make sure your RV is ready for the Spring or Summer seasons. This means picking the best

RV Water Tank Drain Valve: How to Drain RV Fresh Water Tank

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By James V.

RVs tend to provide their owners with a lot of freedom. You can go just about anywhere you want, when you want. However, RVs don't get you freedom from responsibilities. That means you'll always have something

On-demand Water Heater For RV: Are Tankless Heaters Worth It?

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By James V.

One of the advantages today’s RV owners have over their older counterparts is technology. There have been so many technological advances that modern RVers can cut costs and not have to be saddled with

RV DSI Fault on Water Heater: What Is a DSI Fault? (Fixed)

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By James V.

Hot water is essential. But sometimes the hot water heater doesn't agree with that statement. It tends to be a little ornery at times and decides to act up on you. When it does, you will get a code telling

RV Electric Water Heater Switch: How Do I Turn It On?

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By James V.

When you join the RV community, one of the first things you learn is that not all RVs are made the same. You may have similar features, but the parts are found in different locations, different numbers,

Where Is The Water Pump Located In RV? (Motorhome – Trailer)

Class A RVs are not that small but when compared to a house, it offers less room for you as well as all the equipment needed to power the amenities. That means that RV builders need to be creative when

Atwood Water Heater Will Not Stay Lit or Won’t Light (Fix It)

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By James V.

Being in hot water is only good if you are taking a bath or a shower. Also, hot water is good for cooking and making your favorite beverage. Other than that being in hot water is not a good thing. Having

Expert RV Armor Reviews: How Much Does RV Armor Cost

Nothing lasts forever. RV roofs like house roofs take a beating for years. They last as long as they can but the time will come when you have to make repairs or replace it. It isn’t the materials so

How Much Does an RV Washer and Dryer Weigh? (Cost and Size)

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By Shelly P.

When you are looking at adding an RV washer and dryer to your rig, there is more to the issue than keeping your clothes clean. You need to factor in their weight before you purchase the unit you like the

How to Install Heat Tape on an RV Water Line or Holding Tank

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By Shelly P.

The cold can be fun or it can be your enemy. Cold weather has a way of freezing your pipes, holding tanks and other RV equipment making them hard to use. You want to be prepared when the cold strikes and

How to Install an RV Washer and Dryer (7 Tips to Use It)

Some RVs may not be plumbed for a washer nor have the electrical outlet for a dryer. Yet those facts do not need to stop you from keeping your clothes nice and clean and avoiding local laundromats. You

Where is and How to Open an RV Low Point Drain Valve

There is a valve for just about everything. When you go through your RV you will notice one thing. The manufacturers have placed a valve just about everywhere they could. This is done to make sure your

How to Remove Dicor Lap Sealant (Leveling Caulk) from RV

You can’t have a good RV without top of the line sealant. But sometimes that sealant ages, cracks and lets the water inside. One of the ways to avoid this is to do regular checks on all your seals to

Can You Use a Humidifier in an RV

It's a discussion that won't go away. The reason for that is because the weather patterns throughout the country are not the same. What will work in one part of the country will not work in another so

How to Bleed Air From RV Water Lines: 5 Helpful Tips

When it comes to air in the water line you will need to bleed the air out. It is not a difficult task to do. It just takes a little time. Once you have the air out, your water pressure should be fine.How

RV Water Pump Keeps Running All the Time (Cycling)

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By R. Geraldi

The water pump is vital to many of your RV activities. When it doesn’t work right, your vacation experience may suffer a little bit. You want the water pump to work when you turn the faucet on but you

How Does an RV Water Pump Work and How To Operate It

Having a good time with your RV means you need to take time to get to know the vital parts and how they work. Knowing how your RV pump works and how to operate it correctly can save you a lot of vacation

RV Water Pump Runs But No Water! How to Fix it?

When you use your RV Little issues keep cropping up. That is the nature of the beast. Your RV is filled with lots of parts that can go wrong. One part that is essential to a good camping experience is

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