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Dewinterizing Steps
Hillsdale, KS, November 2025 I am very spoiled that John typically does the winterizing and de winterizing. Today, I, sort of, helped. I spent more time looking pretty and being easily distracted while he did the work. The easily distracted is something that tends to drive John a little bonkers :-). So to prove that…
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Winterizing Steps
Winterizing is the process where you prepare your RV to protect it from freezing. The primary concern is the water freezing in the RV plumbing and damaging the RV water system. Most new RVs use PEX, which allows for some expansion in the tubes, but the joints can still freeze and crack. Some RVs are…
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More Fun Than You Can Shake An Axle At!
Hillsdale State Park, KS, October 2025 The view at the RV Maintenance Facility we are using is pleasant. The amenities are a little bit lacking. A Sam’s Club palette sheet instead of a rolling mechanic’s creeper? At least the cardboard is free! Our current RV is holding up better than our first one, but we…
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Paint once, then again, and hope for no streaks!
Sparta, WI, Aug. & Sept 2025 While we were in Wisconsin, one of the many goals was to replace the seam caulk, scrape lose paint and paint 2 sides of Mom’s house. Originally, I was thinking the front and end of the house. (We did the other end in 2024.) Once we were home and…
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Repairing Foil-Backed Foam Board
Okmulgee, OK Do you have damaged foil-backed foam board insulation in your house? If so, why did you leave it uncovered instead of finishing your construction? Never mind; no one wants to hear your excuses. If you do have exposed foil-backed foam board insulation with damage, here is an interesting trick to help address the…
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Insert the Anode into the A Slot
Some RV water heaters are made of aluminum and do not require a sacrificial anode rod. Our water heater is not that type. If you read the periodic maintenance activities, you would know that we plan to check the water heater anode rod about every three months. They are normally expected to last around five…
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RV Setup Checklist
These are the roughly ordered tasks for setting up the RV upon arrival at a new campsite. This list will change over time as omitted activities are added or a better process is identified. Some of these tasks continue the day after (e.g., setting up personal and hobby stuff). Some of these tasks happen in…
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Periodic Maintenance Activities
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If It Is Not One Thing, It Is Another.
Say, maybe a fridge? Sunday afternoon, Kate mentioned that the fridge light was out. I was thinking the bulb probably needs to be replaced. Later, Kate mentioned that she was not sure the fridge was running. Doh! Modern 12V DC RV fridges use LEDs for light. LEDs do not tend to burn out like light…
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RV Teardown Checklist
These lists are the (roughly) ordered activities for tearing down in preparation for moving to a new site. This list will change over time as omitted activities are added or a better process is identified. Some of these tasks start the night before (e.g., stowing personal and hobby stuff). Some of these tasks happen in…