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Can WD-40 really do all that?
By Greg Illes The “WD” in WD-40 stands for “water displacement,” and it was reportedly the 40th blend that finally made it to production. Since that time (1953), the simple product has achieved...
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What’s causing noisy RV slideout?
Dear RV Doctor: Our 2007 Winnebago has a living room/dinette booth slide that makes a loud groaning or growling noise when sliding. It has a little bit of a jiggle back and forth along the front edge...
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Banish RV slideout squeaks
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many an RVer has been driven to distraction by a squeaky slideout. There’s just something jarring to the nerves about this noise, perhaps it’s the same affliction that hits...
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How to get rid of slideout squeaks
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many an RVer has been driven to distraction by a squeaky slideout. There’s just something jarring to the nerves about this noise — perhaps it’s the same affliction that hits...
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It’s fall! Time to check your RV’s roof
By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician When autumn arrives, it’s a good idea to spend a little time on RV roof maintenance. First, make sure the roof is clean, using a cleaner recommended for your...
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RV slideouts: Hydraulic or electric?
By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you’re shopping for your first RV with a slideout, you may be scratching your head: Hydraulic or electric? Electric or hydraulic? What’s the difference – in a practical...
View ArticleIs runoff from fiberglass roof staining sides of RV?
By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician Dear Chris, I am getting white streaks on the side of my Newmar Ventana RV from the water from the roof AC units. They are next to impossible to remove with...
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How to care for your RV slideout
By Russ and Tiña De Maris How do you keep your slideout happy? A little bit of maintenance and forethought will go a long way to making sure your RV experience doesn’t get unhappy when your slideout...
View ArticleRV slideout “topper” awning sagging. What to do?
By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician Chris Dougherty received this question from an RVtravel.com reader when he was our technical editor. Dear Chris,The awning over my slide out is sagging on one...
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Slideout toppers — What to do when the wind blows
By Russ and Tiña De Maris If your rig is equipped with “slide toppers,” those fancy awnings that extend out over slideouts to keep weather and dirt from collecting on the slide, you know they can be...
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Rain clouds coming — should you put in your slide-out?
By Russ and Tiña De Maris You have your rig settled down in a wonderful camping spot. Your camp chairs are set up, and music is softly rolling out the door. But, uh-oh – look out there. Here comes a...
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RV slideouts date back 70-80 years
The slide-out has become a popular feature with American RV manufacturers in recent years but the idea is by no means new. Even 70–80 years ago British caravan constructors were making models with...
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Slideout won’t stop trying to slide in
Dear Gary:I desperately need your input. I have a 1998 5th wheel RV with a slideout living room. My problem is that there must be a relay somewhere that is sticking when I attempt to close the...
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RV delamination dilemma
Dear RV Doctor:I have a 2004 RV with a wood frame. Last summer I noticed what I believe you call “delaminating” on the front section. The camper’s exterior fiberglass appeared to be rippling. I...
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What to do about a leaky RV slideout
Dear RV Doctor:We purchased a 2004 coach three months ago. From the moment we got it the slideout has leaked. It has leaked so bad that the wood trim around the interior of the slideout has all been...
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How to adjust a Lippert slideout
Dear RV Doctor:Can you explain the adjustment sequence on how far the slides go in and out with my Lippert slideout? The manual just says to adjust the jam nuts, but not which way. —Paul B. Dear...
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Lube your slideout?
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com’s technical editor. Dear Chris, We own a 2011 Coachmen...
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Banish ugly streaks with Star brite Black Streak Remover
Star brite Black Streak Remover By Bob Difley If those ugly black streaks from water run-off bug you, Star brite® has a spray that will get rid of them. Description Black Streak Remover begins...
View ArticleThe sticky slideout
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com’s technical editor. Dear Chris, Lately my larger...
View ArticleLippert slideout adjustment
Dear Gary, Can you explain the adjustment sequence on how far the slides go in and out with my Lippert slideout? The manual just says to adjust the jam nuts, but not which way. —Paul. B. Dear Paul, I...
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