Spring 2014 RV Tips and Tricks  by  Toni Calzone

Making a 50 amp tester  from   http://www.myrv.us/electric/Pg/tester_50amp.htm

Motorhome Technical Help at   http://www.beamalarm.com/foretravel-links/foretravel-technical-help.html

Gary Bunzer Video: Beware if this happens when touching an RV:   http://vimeo.com/90126202
   Good test for any 120 volt electrical environment

Fall 2013 RV Tips and Tricks Toni Calzone

Fall 2013 RV Tips and trick presentation link - click here 


Web Sites of interest

http://www.rvtechlibrary.com    part  of the Tiffin Linked web sites

http://www.batteriesnorthwest.com/batteryschool.cfm   education on batteries

http://rvservices.koa.com/rvinformation/rvmaintenance/rv-converters-and-amp-draw.asp

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/yago102.html      solar powered refrigerator

http://www.phy.davidson.edu/instrumentation/NEETS.htm     United States Navy Electricity & Electronics Training Series

http://bryantrv.com//    appliance trouble shooting, service  documents, owners manuals

http://manuals.adventurerv.net/ appliance trouble shooting, service  documents, owners manuals

http://www.rverscorner.com/ RV Repair and Maintenance:  for the do-it-yourself RV owner.

http://www.motleyrvrepair.com/new_page_2.htm  MAINTAINING YOUR RV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lZ96BXoT10  Headlight Lens Restore using Toothpaste!

http://www.woodalls.com/articledetails.aspx?ArticleID=2399491 Keeping It On the Level  By Gary Bunzer        http://www.rvdoctor.com/

http://www.etrailer.com/faq-wiring.aspx Trailer wiring faqs  to include any other tow behind

http://www.prestolite.com/pgs_training/training_0.php A Step-By-Step Approach To Vehicle Electrical Systems Problems 

Fall 2012  Tips  -  Toni Calzone

Headlight Lens Restore using Toothpaste!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lZ96BXoT10

Also demonstrates which toothpaste works best which is the toothpaste that has the whitener in it

Atwood Recalls some furnaces:
http://rv-recalls.blogspot.com/2012/06/atwood-recalls-some-furnaces.html

http://affordablervsolutions.com/atwood-recalls-8935-iii-ac-8940-iii-ac-furnaces/

Atwood Mobile Products has determined that a safety issue may be present in the 8935-III AC and 8940-III AC Atwood furnaces powered by 110-volt AC power.  Mostly for park models


Atwood Water Heater  Service Tips:

http://www.winnebagoind.com/resources/service/pdfs/2004-07%20Care%20&%20Maintenance%20of%20Water%20Heaters.pdf


Setting-Up  Batteries Properly to get the best performance:

Are you sure your batteries are set up properly to get the best performance.  There have been a number of publications this year about the proper way to set up batteries for chassis and coach\trailer set ups.  Here are a few links for to understand why and what to look for.

http://www.trojanbattery.com/Tech-Support/TechologyLibrary/ConnectionsDiagram.aspx

http://www.rvdoctor.com/2012/01/how-are-rv-batteries-connected.html

http://www.rvdoctor.com/2011/02/charging-6-volt-rv-batteries.html

http://www.rv-insight.com/RV-Batteries.html

FMC Magazine published one of Gary Bunzer  in-depth articles, "The Balance of Power," you might find helpful. Feel free to contact FMCA and request a copy of the January 2012 issue.  If you are a subscriber the link is:

http://www.fmcmagazine.com/back-issues/2012/january/6919-the-balance-of-power?tmpl=component&print=1&page=


Winterizing Your RV:
Articles on winterization

http://www.kinstler.com/how_to/winterize_an_rv/how_to_winterize_rv.html 

above has good pictures to refer to

http://rvservices.koa.com/rvinformation/rvmaintenance/step-by-step-rv-winterizing-checklist.asp

http://www.gonecamping.net/stories/winterize.html

http://winterize.adventurerv.net/

Spring 2012   Tips        Toni  Calzone

MAINTAINING YOUR RV - 33 Technical Points Of Interest For The RVer (In No Particular Order)  By Gary Motley   Master Certified RV Technician  http://www.motleyrvrepair.com/new_page_2.htm

Handling Moisture in RVs      http://www.phrannie.org/moisture.html

phred Tinseth © 1999-2002 Reproduction permitted

Web site: http://www.phrannie.org

RV Moisture Control by Charlie Kerekes, 1/26/2006 http://changingears.com/rv-art-moisture-control.shtml?sec-art

Keeping It On the Level  By Gary Bunzer    http://www.woodalls.com/articledetails.aspx?ArticleID=2399491

Fall 2011 Tips and tricks

Trailer wiring faqs  to include any other tow behind
http://www.etrailer.com/faq-wiring.aspx

A Step-By-Step Approach To Vehicle Electrical Systems Problems
http://www.prestolite.com/pgs_training/training_0.php


http://www.rvdoctor.com/

Summer 2011 Tips

Electronic RVCare Log Book for multiple vehicles - FREE Download   no special software needed
Keeps accurate and complete records to provide information for scheduling preventive maintenance (PM) and a history of work done on your vehicles.
http://www.rvcarelogbook.com/blog/

Capture Those Stink bugs:
http://www.ehow.com/how_7854677_stop-stink-bug.html
http://www.homeandgardenideas.com/home-improvement/pest-control/extermination/make-stink-bug-trap

Get a handle on those electrical issues:  Articles by Mike Sokol
http://www.noshockzone.org/rv-electrical-safety-part-iii-%e2%80%93-outlets/
http://www.noshockzone.org/rv-electrical-safety-part-iv-%e2%80%93-hot-skin/
http://www.noshockzone.org/rv-electrical-safety-part-v-%e2%80%93-amperage/

Get a handle on those low voltage issues:  Articles by Mike Sokol
http://www.noshockzone.org/rv-electrical-safety-part-vi-voltage-drop/

Posts by Toni Calzone   antonia.calzone@verizon.net   RV Tech in Training thru Northampton Community College

LP Detector - Got you waking up in the night:
http://www.mobuiltrv.com/lp_detectors.htm
http://escapeforum.org/index.php?topic=1296.0

Spring Tips

Been running thru your rv during the winter.  Here is a good tip to get the road debris cleaned from the under carriage

http://www.motorhomemayhem.blogspot.com/