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Jacks, steps, doors & windows
Jacks, steps, doors & windowsThe awning won’t extend, retract or stay closedRV Awning Won't Extend or Retract: Safe Owner Checks and Wind-Damage DecisionsJacks, steps, doors & windowsA storage-bay door leaks or won’t stay latchedRV Baggage Door Leaks and Latch Problems: Seals, Locks and AlignmentJacks, steps, doors & windowsDrawers or cabinet doors fly open while drivingRV Drawers and Cabinet Doors Opening in Travel: Latches, Slides and HingesJacks, steps, doors & windowsThe entry door won’t latch or the lock sticksRV Entry Door Will Not Latch or Unlock: Alignment, Deadbolt and Lock DiagnosisJacks, steps, doors & windowsA window is foggy between the panesFoggy RV Windows: Condensation, Failed Dual-Pane Seals and Repair ChoicesJacks, steps, doors & windowsThere’s a crack or chip in the fibreglass or gelcoatRV Gelcoat Cracks and Chips: Cosmetic or Structural, and How to RepairJacks, steps, doors & windowsHydraulic levelling jacks won’t retractRV Hydraulic Levelling Jacks Will Not Retract: Diagnosis and Recovery DecisionsJacks, steps, doors & windowsA window leaks or has failed sealantRV Window Leaking: Find the Source, Reseal Carefully and Know When to ReplaceJacks, steps, doors & windowsThere’s a musty smell or mouldMould or Musty Smell in an RV: Find the Moisture, Clean Safely and Know When to StopJacks, steps, doors & windowsElectric entry steps won’t extend or retractRV Power Entry Steps Not Working: Door Switch, Power and Mechanism ChecksJacks, steps, doors & windowsThe underbelly panel is sagging, torn or draggingRV Underbelly Sagging or Torn: Panels, Insulation and Hidden LeaksJacks, steps, doors & windowsWater or a draft comes in around a slide-outRV Slide-Out Seal Leaking or Torn: Inspect, Clean and Replace the Wiper SealJacks, steps, doors & windowsThe floor feels soft or spongySoft RV Floor and Subfloor Damage: Diagnosis, Repair Scope and EstimatesJacks, steps, doors & windowsStabilizer jacks are stuck, bent or unevenRV Stabilizer Jacks Stuck or Uneven: Safe Checks and Repair PlanningJacks, steps, doors & windowsA window won’t open, or a screen or latch is brokenRV Window Won’t Open or Screen Is Torn: Cranks, Tracks, Screens and Latches
Water & waste
Water & wasteThe fresh tank won’t fill, spits back or overflows earlyRV Fresh-Water Tank Will Not Fill: Burping, Vent and Overflow ProblemsWater & wasteThe fresh-water tank fills while on city waterFresh-Water Tank Fills While on City Water: Check Valve and Selector DiagnosisWater & wasteHot water turns lukewarm at every tapRV Hot Water Turns Lukewarm: Crossover, Bypass and Mixing-Valve DiagnosisWater & wasteThe black tank flush gives no water or leaksRV Black Tank Flush Not Working: Inlet, Vacuum Breaker and NozzleWater & wasteThe macerator pump hums, runs slowly or won’t emptyRV Macerator Pump Won’t Empty: Blockages, Power and LeaksWater & wasteThe toilet bowl won’t hold waterRV Toilet Bowl Will Not Hold Water: Flush-Seal Diagnosis and RepairWater & wasteA tank gate valve is stuck or leakingRV Waste Gate Valve Stuck or Leaking: Blade, Cable and Seal Diagnosis
Towing, brakes & tires
Towing, brakes & tiresTrailer lights, brakes or charging fail at the 7-pin plugRV 7-Pin Trailer Plug Problems: Lights, Ground, Brakes and Charge FeedTowing, brakes & tiresThe electric tongue jack won’t lift or lowerElectric RV Tongue Jack Not Working: Diagnose Power, Load and BindingTowing, brakes & tiresThe brake controller says the trailer is disconnectedBrake Controller Says Trailer Disconnected: Wiring and Signal ChecksTowing, brakes & tiresThe tire-pressure sensor drops out or a valve leaksRV TPMS Sensor Faults and Valve Leaks: Diagnose Real Air LossTowing, brakes & tiresThe trailer breakaway system or its battery failsRV Trailer Breakaway System Not Working: Battery, Switch and Brake DiagnosisTowing, brakes & tiresThe trailer suspension clunks or shows worn shacklesRV Trailer Suspension Wear: Shackles, Bushings, Equalizers and HangersTowing, brakes & tiresTrailer tires are wearing unevenlyUneven RV Trailer Tire Wear: Alignment, Loading and Running-Gear Diagnosis
Appliances & electronics
Appliances & electronicsThe 12-volt compressor fridge keeps shutting offRV 12V Compressor Fridge Keeps Shutting Off: Low-Voltage Cut-Out and Power ChecksAppliances & electronicsThe microwave has no heat or no powerRV Microwave Not Heating or Losing Power: Safe TroubleshootingAppliances & electronicsThe central vacuum has no suction or won’t startRV Central Vacuum Not Working: Suction, Hose and Power FaultsAppliances & electronicsThe range hood fan is weak, noisy or deadRV Range Hood Fan Not Venting: Flap, Filter, Light and MotorAppliances & electronicsHeated tank pads aren’t warming in freezing weatherRV Tank Heater Pads Not Working: Power, Sensors and Freeze ProtectionAppliances & electronicsThe roof vent fan won’t run or the lid won’t openRV Roof Vent Fan Not Working: Power, Lid, Controls and Rain-Sensor DiagnosisAppliances & electronicsThe stove or oven won’t light or won’t stay litRV Stove, Cooktop or Oven Will Not Light: Safe Owner Checks and Service DecisionsAppliances & electronicsThe TV has no channels or no signalRV TV Has No Channels: Antenna, Cable, Coax and Power-Supply ChecksAppliances & electronicsThe washer-dryer won’t drain, spin or dryRV Washer-Dryer Will Not Drain, Spin or Dry: A Diagnostic GuideAppliances & electronicsWi-Fi is connected but there’s no internetRV Wi-Fi Connected but No Internet: Router, Cellular and Campground Diagnosis
Electrical & batteries
Electrical & batteriesLights flicker, dim or buzzRV 12V Lights Flicker or Dim: Voltage, Connections and Dimmer ChecksElectrical & batteriesThe inverter is on but there’s no AC powerRV Inverter Has No AC Output: Safe Owner Checks Before You Call a TechnicianElectrical & batteriesThe house battery won’t charge while drivingRV Second Battery Not Charging from the Tow Vehicle or Alternator: Isolator Checks
Heating & cooling
Heating & coolingHydronic heat is cold, gurgling or showing a faultRV Hydronic Heating: Air in the System, Low Fluid and Boiler Fault ChecksHeating & coolingThe thermostat is blank or the heat pump won’t heatRV Thermostat or Heat Pump Not Responding: Power, Zone, Lockout and Cold-Weather Checks
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