Trailer Brake Controller Repair: What to Check First
Most brake controller faults are not the controller. What the manufacturers actually publish about connections, fuses, magnet current, gain and the law.
50 Amp RV Surge Protector: What to Buy for a 14-50 Plug
A 50 amp RV surge protector covers two 120 volt legs and about 12,000 watts. What to look for, why open neutral is the fault that matters most, and how adapters change things.
30 Amp RV Surge Protector: What to Buy for a TT-30 Trailer
A 30 amp RV surge protector guards one 120 volt leg and about 3,600 watts. What to look for, what goes wrong at a TT-30 pedestal, and why a 50 amp unit on adapters is a poor substitute.
RV Surge Protector: How They Work and What an EMS Adds
A surge protector absorbs spikes. An EMS watches the voltage and disconnects you. What each one protects against, what joules really tell you, and why low voltage is the fault that kills air conditioners.
Best RV Sewer Hose: What Size, What Length, and What Fails First
An RV sewer hose is a 3 inch bayonet fitting at one end and whatever the campground built at the other. What size, how long, how to connect it, and when to replace it.
Best RV Mattress: Five Picks, and Measure Yours First
RV mattress sizes are not standard. The same name covers different dimensions depending on who built the trailer, so measure the platform before you order anything.
RV Water Heater Repair: What to Check Before You Call Anyone
Most RV water heater faults are a reset, a bypass valve, or sediment. Work through them in order, and check whether your tank is aluminum or steel before you touch an anode rod.
RV Roof Sealant: Which One Your Roof Needs
Before you buy RV roof sealant, find out what your roof is made of. One product sold for RVs says in writing not to use it on the two membranes most travel trailers have.
TPMS for Travel Trailers: How to Set It Up Properly
How many sensors you need, cap versus flow-through, why the repeater matters, and the alarm settings that make most people give up on these in the first hour.
RV Water Filter: What It Removes, and What It Does Not
An RV water filter improves taste and catches grit, but no RV hose filter appears in NSF's certified products database, and almost none publish a micron rating. What the specifications actually say.