5 Common RV Problems and How to Fix Them!

I hope this list helps you head off potential issues before they become problems. If you were looking for some of the things we mentioned in the video you can check them out here. www.amazon.com/shop/jaredgillis

When you first buy your RV; BEFORE you put your stuff in it, it is a good idea to find all the access panels. Some of these might just be a small cover over a hole that would allow a person to see the wires or plumbing. Very often there will be in line fuses; if there is a fuse, you can tape a replacement fuse of the right size and type to the inside of the panel door so you will have the fuse you need handy if it blows. Then all you have to do is REMEMBER where the access panel is - LOL

One thing you could do is look behind the power distribution panel and see if the ground(s) wire(s) are bunched up together into one, using a wire nut. It seems most rvs are wired this way. That's asking for disaster down the road. Go purchase a ground block and do it the right way. Its not difficult. That way each wire has it's own hold down and better connection. Prevent problems down the road.

I know this is old, but I have to give approval for the Morryde 3300. Rig had only 4000 miles, but cheap mfg components showed wear. Wet bolts, bronze sleeves and huge shackles make a big diff. Love the new system.

Those push on fitting are ok for pex but not all RVs are ONLY pex pipe. Mine for example has nylon reinforced hose combined with pex. So I have a stainless steel clamp pliers with a verity of different sized clamps. Don't forget to test your propane line work for leaks with soapy water. Great reminder on wheel bearing, might want to get inner wheel seals prior to tearing it apart. Good plug of Mark & Trish. To check your power it's real easy to get a simple AC wall outlet circuit tester. A lot of good info. Nice job.

Got an RC trailer I put a Morryde in. Went from fixing my planes all the time from damage during travel, to no problems. 10/10 that thing.

Hi Jared, I just wanted to let you know that I am a newbie to RV'ing and have subscribed to your Chanel and have been watching a bunch of your videos trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible and find them most helpful....Thank You

What I've found effective for sealing window leaks is to thin silicone with Toluene and brush it into the seams. Gets below the surface. Then a typical bead over top to finish it off.

For that pex issue when you cut the PEX line, must have a square cut had a unit come into the shop where rats chewed every water line possible. Used those quick connect fittings and learned real quick those cuts must be perfect to have a good seal.

A leaky/failed propane regulator was one of the first problems I had. Also, I STRONGLY recommend getting a "T" adapter, so you can hook up portable external propane tanks. Having to move your RV, or pay absurd amounts for delivery sucks, when you can far more easily swap or refill tanks any time you're out shopping.

If a pipe freezes, it usually fails at a low point or destroys the unit it is attached to. My friend never winterized his first camper because he " didn't have time". In the spring, he had to replace every fitting going to the water heater, faucets and pretty much anything attached to the water line. They also had mice build nests everywhere because they left paper products in their camper.

Few years ago I bought the 5th wheel camper and I am still learning. Your videos are of the best on YouTube. I learned so much ,Thank You

I'm new to RV life but you're videos are a God send. Thank you, please keep them coming.

Along with tired & wheel bearings, that’s the ideal time to do a good brake shoe inspection or replacement.

Really good video. My only tip would be to use soapy water on any gas connections you touch after you retighten everything. If there is a leak it will bubble.

Might I suggest you touch the axle hub every trip after a mile or two. If one side is too warm, fix it right away. Bearings are cheap, compared to a roadside repair shop, and don't forget to inspect and pack the inner bearings, as well, when doing routine maintenance. Good advice all round. Thanks for posting.

So Jared, since subscribing to your channel I’ve spent in the neighborhood of $1000 for Keeping my RV Day Dream and planning on Less Junk, More Journey but, it’s All About the love for RVing. I guess, you could say, with the most recent RV purchase, it’s a Motorhome Experiment with an easy $70,000 spent. All well worth it and with Vlogs such as yours and others, soon we (DW) will be full time RVers. Not hard for us after 28 years playing nomad Marine. Thanks for all the great gouge, your time, and sincere efforts at educating us all...

Thank you for this!! Just bought my first RV and I found this super helpful and makes me feel a little more confident about owning/maintaining my trailer!

Excellent job.....boxing spring hangers is so easy. Think ill do mine today. Fire up plasma cutter and mig. 👍👍👍

thank you so much! I love this video, I am in over my head as an independent woman with a horse trailer with LQ...it had to sit for a year while I set up my farm and tried to keep us all from freezing to death, now I have to build my knowledge, and get things up and running 100%