An RV water heater thermostat is a surprisingly easy and inexpensive part to replace. But if you don’t have hot water in your RV, how do you know if a failed thermostat is the source of your problem? With parts ranging from circuit boards, gas valves, burner tubes, and more, how do you zero in …
Water & Sewer
Postings related to the operation & use of RV Water & Sewer systems
“Should I leave my RV’s black tank open or closed?” is a common question for RVers who often stay at campgrounds and RV parks with full hook-ups, which of course, includes a sewer connection. The question is understandable, but the answer is clear, and we’re here to tell you why. In today’s post, we’re looking …
This post is a guide to draining, flushing, cleaning, and descaling an RV water heater. We’ll show you the method we’ve used for years to effectively flush and clean our tanked water heater and how to descale a tankless one, too (like our new Truma AquaGo Comfort Plus on-demand water heater). Our method for our …
In today’s post, we’ll demonstrate how to thoroughly flush and clean an RV black tank to help keep your RV odor-free. We’ll provide step-by-step instructions for making sure that your RV’s black tank is completely flushed out, making your motorhome, travel trailer, or fifth wheel a nicer place to be, and keeping your tank sensors …
The RV water heater anode rod is an unsung hero that sits quietly in the background, protecting your expensive RV water heater tank from damage and eventual destruction. Today’s post is all about the RV anode rod, what it does, how it works, and which RV water heaters require them. We’ll tell you (and show …
Dumping tanks on an RV is no one’s idea of “fun.” RV dump stations at RV parks, rest areas, or truck stops aren’t full of people with excited, eager smiles, raring to get to the task. That noted, knowing how to dump RV tanks properly makes the dreaded deed much easier. In today’s post, we’re …
Tankless water heaters (sometimes referred to as on-demand water heaters) are popular for their energy efficiency and continuous hot water supply. But like any appliance, they can experience problems. Since this type of water heater is becoming more and more common in RVs (and since no one likes to shower in cold water), we thought …
We’ve written about getting hot water on an RV before, including our post on RV tankless water heaters and our complete guide to the RV water heater. In today’s post, we’re looking at a far less common way to bring hot water to your RV — the 12-volt RV water heater. Let’s start with a …
When it comes to life on the road in your RV, ensuring access to safe, clean drinking water is essential. A safe water system has more than one component, and a high-quality, potable water hose is chief among them. That’s why we’re dedicating this post to the best RV drinking water hoses for delivering fresh, …
These days RVers are hearing a lot about RV tankless water heaters, and with good reason. There are a lot of benefits to tankless heaters. But if you’re trying to decide between an RV tankless water heater vs traditional RV water heater, there are several considerations you’ll want to keep in mind. In today’s post, …
Many rigs have a difference between their RV fresh water connection vs city water connection. The problem is that the difference can be subtle, and not all RVs are set up the same way, so it can be a bit confusing. After 20 years on the road, we tend to take some things for granted …
RV toilet treatment drop-ins are a popular and convenient way to treat your black tank. But are RV toilet drop-ins the most effective means of treatment? Are drop-in pods economical? What are the pros and cons of using them? Today we’re investigating RV toilet treatment drop-ins. We’ll look at how well (or not) they work …
If you’ve stayed at campgrounds and RV parks with full hookups, you may have found yourself wondering, “Is it ok to leave the gray tank valve open?” That’s a great question… with a bit of a controversial answer. One of the luxuries of staying in a full-hook-up campground is the ability to use water freely …
We’ve been on the road living and working in our motorhome for over 20 years, so we know that having hot water any time we need it is a real luxury. But it’s one we’d rather not ever have to do without. That’s why we’ve created this guide to the RV water heater. The more …
Gray water is gross! And surprisingly, it can stink as much as black water! But, what exactly IS gray water in an RV and…what’s that SMELL?!!! When a fellow RVer has an issue with a bad smell in their RV, it’s common to find them checking out their black tank or their RV toilet. Makes …