Corian is a great material, but it isnt impervious to staining and discoloring. Heres a quick, easy tip for whitening a Corian or similar solid-surface kitchen or bathroom sink. Whether in your RV or in your house, this simple technique will rejuvenate even the dingiest and most discolored sink. When our RVs sink first began getting dingy and stained, we tried whitening it with bleach, which wed heard was very effective. Bleach is just so smelly and toxic that we decided to stop using it. Then our dear friend (and fellow RVer) Orene began waxing poetic about the wonders of Oxiclean. Wed originally been turned off by the in-your-face advertising for the product by pitchman Billy Mays, so we had never tried it before. Orene insisted we take a small ziploc bag of it back to the RV and now we wouldnt be without it. Thank you Orene! Be sure to confirm that all methods and materials used are compatible with your particular RV. Every type of motorhome, motorcoach, fifth wheel, travel trailer, bus conversion, camper and toy hauler is different, so your systems may not be the same as ours. RV Geeks offers basic DIY (do it yourself) RV service, repair and maintenance tips from full-time RVers who have been handling most of their own maintenance since hitting the road in 2003. RVgeeks is proud to be affiliated with RVtravel.com. www.rvtravel.com While were not RV technicians, were very mechanically inclined and have learned a lot about RV systems over the years. We handle <b>…<b>

As a follow-up to our videos about RVing in the winter and connecting to an external propane tank, we thought wed share one of our "Now We Know" video vlogs about what our winter is like so far. The Lower Mainland of British Columbia, where were spending the winter, is generally known for overcast and wet, but mild, winters. So we were expecting it to be chilly and damp, with the occasional light snowfall that melts within a few days. But this is supposedly a "La Nina" year, which means the Pacific Northwest generally experiences colder-than-normal winters, with more precipitation than usual. We just got hit with about 2 feet of snow, and the forecast is for more over the next few days. Today we decided that wed better dig out, before we were unable to get out the door. lol All of the preparations we outlined in the other two videos are being put to the test, and were happy to report that were warm and comfortable, and everything is working great. That doesnt mean we wont be going back to snowbirding next winter. Watch our video about HOW TO: RV in the Winter: www.youtube.com Watch our video about HOW TO: Connect to External Propane: www.youtube.com Be sure to confirm that all methods and materials used are compatible with your particular recreational vehicle. Every type of motorhome, motorcoach, fifth wheel, travel trailer, bus conversion, camper and toy hauler is different, so your systems may not be the same as ours. RV Geeks offers basic DIY (do it yourself <b>…<b>

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We returned from a 5-week trip away from the RV to find the drain pipe from the kitchen sinks leaking. Since weve already completed the repair, we decided to create a new video series called "Now We Know" which will be more casual, unedited, vlog-type informational videos about general RV topics, rather than "How To" videos. Our kitchen is in a slide-out, and we always wondered how the sink drains connected from the slide-out to the RV. Once we removed the access panel to find the plumbing, we learned how Newmar uses a flexible drain pipe to connect the slide-out plumbing to the RV. Before you write about it… we know that our front curb-side slide makes huge "snap, crackle, pop" sounds when it runs (the counter and woodwork creaking). Its done that for years… but it works fine! Just sounds particularly bad on video. lol Your camper, 5th wheel or trailer may have a different mechanism, but this view into the plumbing of our motorhome might give you some insight into how RV manufacturers connect slide-out-mounted plumbing into the RV, allowing the flexibility required to install plumbing into a slide-out at all. Be sure to confirm that all methods and materials used are compatible with your particular RV. RV geeks offers basic DIY (do it yourself) RV service, repair and maintenance tips from full-time RV years who have been handling most of their own maintenance since hitting the road in 2003. RVgeeks is proud to be affiliated with RVtravel.com. www.rvtravel.com

We demonstrate how to make the windshield of your RV or car cleaner and clearer. Well show you how to improve the clarity of the glass and improve visibility. After a little time goes by, every windshield gets a little hazy. That goes double for autos that are towed right behind a large motorhome. Using our toad (towed car), we show you how to use fine steel wool, Rain-X and Invisible Glass to make your view just a little bit clearer. Although our cars windshield has a lot of little nicks from over 8 years of being towed around North America, we still want to keep it as clear as possible. Regular washing cant remove the fine dirt that gets into the pores of the glass, so we use a little detailers trick that we learned years ago: 0000 steel wool. While youd expect that steel wool would scratch the glass, its exactly the opposite. Just like furniture makers use extra-fine steel wool to rub out the surface of the wood after each coat of stain, it polishes glass the same way. Everybody weve told about this little detailing trick seemed really surprised that steel wool does not scratch glass. Be sure to confirm that all methods and materials used are compatible with your particular RV or automobile. RV Geeks offers basic DIY (do it yourself) RV service, repair and maintenance tips and tricks from full-time RVers who have been handling most of their own maintenance since hitting the road in 2003. RVgeeks is proud to be affiliated with RVtravel.com. www.rvtravel.com While <b>…<b>

Some useful Maintenence tips by Mark Polk on how to maintain and extend the life of your RV exterior.

We demonstrate how to thoroughly flush and clean an RV hot water heater. Rust, lime scale and other debris can build up in the hot water tank on your motorhome, travel trailer or 5th wheel. Left alone, this can shorten the useful life of your hot water heater. Simple annual maintenance and care of your RVs hot water system will save you money by extending the life of the heater. We recently flushed the Suburban hot water heater on our Newmar, so rather than do it again, weve borrowed our friends Atwood water heater to demonstrate how to do it. Only a few simple items are required, including a wrench to remove the drain plug or anode rod, a tank flush wand, and some white vinegar (12 gallon for every gallon of tank capacity). If you have a Suburban brand water heater, be sure to have a new replacement anode rod on hand as well (magnesium, aluminum or zincaluminum). The small amount of time required to do this simple but essential maintenance will pay for itself with years of extra service from your RVs hot water heater. Be sure to confirm that all methods and materials used are compatible with your particular RV. RV Geeks offers basic DIY (do it yourself) RV service, repair and maintenance tips from full-time RVers who have been handling most of their own maintenance since hitting the road in 2003.

We demonstrate a clever and easy way to add air to high pressure tires on a diesel pusher motorhome using the on-board air system. With lots of modern equipment, full-wall slide-out mechanisms, tile floors, etc, newer diesel pusher RVs are heavier than ever. The front axle in particular, supported by only two wheels, places heavier demands on tires, and often requires very high air pressures as a result. Checking tire manufacturers tire pressure charts shows that the greater the weight placed on a tire, the higher the air pressure needs to be. Since the maximum air pressure available from a diesel air system is about 120 PSI, that can make putting air into your tires a challenge, mainly because the system does not STAY at 120 PSI. Truck and RV air systems are designed to routinely cycle up and down between about 90 PSI and about 120 PSI. If your tires and weight require 110 PSI, and your air compressor is currently at 105 and not running (air pressure cycle is on the way down), there is no way to get 110 PSI into your tire from a 105 PSI source. It will let air OUT of your tire instead! We demonstrate how to assemble a simple, elegant and inexpensive solution to this problem from parts available at a typical home improvement store. Be sure to confirm that all methods and materials used are compatible with your particular RV. RV Geeks offers basic DIY (do it yourself) RV service, repair and maintenance tips from full-time RVers who have been handling most of their own <b>…<b>

We demonstrate how to properly service, maintain and equalize the 6-volt deep-cycle golf cart batteries in an RV. The "house" batteries are one of the most misunderstood systems on any RV. The proper care and maintenance of your battery bank will help it perform better and last longer. Flooded, lead-acid batteries are the most common type of battery used in an RV. Keeping them clean and the water level correct should be part of your routine maintenance. During the normal operating process, the batteries discharge and re-charge over and over again. This can cause sulfation, which is the process of sulfates in the electrolyte (acid) coming out of suspension (suspended in the liquid electrolyte) and attaching to the lead plates instead. Equalizing the batteries solves this problem by "boiling" the batteries at higher voltage to break the sulfate loose from the lead plates, and putting it back into suspension, where it belongs. Be sure to confirm that all methods and materials used are compatible with your particular RV. RV Geeks offers basic DIY (do it yourself) RV service, repair and maintenance tips from full-time RVers who have been handling most of their own maintenance since hitting the road in 2003.

We demonstrate how to replace a plumbing vent cap on the roof of an RV. Sun and age can lead to cracked plumbing vent covers on the roof of an RV, travel trailer or fifth wheel. Installing a new vent is a quick easy job, completed with just a few simple tools. Older style roof vents may not match replacement vents, which makes it impossible to simply snap a new cap onto an older vent base. This means having to replace the base, even if its in good condition. A little Dicor (readily available from Camping World or RV parts & service facility) will seal the new vent. ensuring that your camper stays dry. This is a quick, easy repair, completed without special skills in under half an hour. A new roof vent cover currently costs about $3, and a tube of Dicor should be about $10 at your local camping store. This was done on the fiberglass roof of a Newmar Mountain Aire diesel pusher. Be sure to confirm that all methods and materials used are compatible with your particular RV. RVgeeks offers basic DIY (do it yourself) RV service, repair and maintenance tips from full-time RVers who have been handling most of their own maintenance since hitting the road in 2003.