Out-of-kilter RV slide-out
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, I have a 2011 Keystone...
View Article3-In-One Slide-Out Silicone Lube prevents sticking/squeaking
By Bob Difley Squeaking and squealing from slide-outs, windows and doors that are sticking can ruin the calm of a campsite, but new 3-In-One RVcare Slide-Out Silicone Lube, and Window and Track Dry...
View ArticleReader seeks input about ‘Extreme’ RV siding problem
From editor Chuck Woodbury I received this email from reader Kate Perrie about a serious condition with cracking paint on the exterior of her motorhome. I am sharing it with you to see how many...
View ArticleRV slideout wants to keep sliding in
Dear RV Doctor: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...
View ArticleBeware your RV slideout
You may not have thought about it, but that slideout on your RV that makes your living space so roomy can also be your enemy. Find out why in this short video from RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury....
View ArticleRVs without slideout toppers: Do they leak?
By Chuck Woodbury EDITOR I was talking to my neighbor in the RV park. He’s a traveling nurse on his way from his last assignment in Cooperstown, New York, to his next one near Atlanta. After talking...
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How to avoid damaging slides when leveling an RV
By Russ and Tiña De Maris So what’s the correct way to level your rig without damaging the slides — before or after they are extended? The safest (and most warranty-wise) answer: “Do what your rig’s...
View ArticleHow to easily remove old, ugly decals from your RV
If your RV is getting up there in age, there’s a good chance its decals are not looking so good — faded out, cracked, even peeling. Here’s an easy way to remove them using a blow dryer and WD-40. Easy!...
View ArticleRVer needs help finding slideout’s manual override
Dear Gary, We have a 27-foot Gulf Stream Streamlite trailer with a small slideout. The manual states that there is a manual override to retract the slideout in the event that the electric motor...
View ArticleDealer says water in RV from retracting slideout is normal
Dear Gary, I’m a single woman and have a Fleetwood Bounder. When it rains and I bring the slideout in and I un-level the motorhome, water from on the top of the slideout comes pouring into the rig....
View ArticleBuy an RV without slideouts? Think again
by Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service Considering the purchase of any type of RV without slideouts? Think again! I know, I know. You’re going to tell me slideouts are prone to water leaks – and I’ll...
View ArticleClear debris and water from slideout with RV Slideout Broom
If you have slideouts you know the importance of cleaning the tops before retracting the slides. Otherwise, you get the outside inside. Not a good thing. Slideout toppers help to keep debris and...
View ArticleManually overriding the RV’s slideout system
Dear Gary, I have a 2011 Jayco trailer with a slide. The owner’s manual states that the slide can be manually operated in an emergency but doesn’t say how. Could you help me with this? —Paul G. Here...
View ArticleRVers can’t locate source of slideout leak
Dear Gary, We have a 2009 Monaco and have had a leak in the bedroom slide from the very beginning. It takes about an hour or so for the water to start dripping in on the floor and it will continue to...
View ArticleSlide Seal Conditioner improves slide out function, prolongs life
Replacing your slide out seals is not a chore you would look forward to. You can help prevent early deterioration – and necessary replacement – of the seals by treating them with a seal conditioner....
View ArticleSagging slideout topper – What’s an RVer to do?
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, The awning over my...
View ArticleWhat can be done for RV sidewall delamination?
Dear Gary, What’s the most inexpensive way to deal with a soft wall spot where there was prior water damage? Also, the outside has a bubble. Is there any way of smoothing it without spending a fortune?...
View ArticleWhat can be done about a leaky slideout?
Dear Gary, We recently purchased a 2004 coach. From the moment we got it the slideout has leaked so bad that the wood trim around the interior of the slideout has all been removed due to mold, and the...
View ArticleSwitch doesn’t stop RV’s slideout when retracting
Dear Gary, 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 slideout. I have talked to numerous RV...
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