Welcome to our TIPS & TRICKS page.

We use a three stage RV water filter system in our rig. It is made to hang from the underside of the RV below the wet bay. We used hook & loop style straps with eyelets and carabiners to hang from d-rings installed just behind the side skirting of the RV. Kevin, being a DIYer, connected the filters in series using brass fittings allowing enough space for the straps to be wrapped around the brass pipe nipple then attached to the d-rings using the carabiners. The picture shown isn't the actual set

The trailer break away switch is an important safety item when towing a trailer. this should be periodically tested to make sure it is functioning properly. If the towable RV was to become disconnected from the tow vehicle and the cable from the break away switch is connected to the tow vehicle, the breaks will engage on the towable RV slowing and stopping its motion.

A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is a good add-on feature to any vehicle if not already equipped. TPMS's can be used as an early warning sign for any tire related issues on your RV or tow vehicle. Some systems have user defined parameters to notify you that the tire pressure or tire temperature may be outside the specified range. 

For travel trailer owners who have a tow vehicle with a tailgate equipped with a rear view camera. You can wrap one or both support cables around the latch bolt to hold the tailgate partially open allowing the rear view camera to point directly above the ball mount.  

WARNING: Back slowly to trailer as this TIP & TRICK changes the viewing angle and you will not see the trailer tongue or any other objects until they appear into the now downward view.

Protecting you RV's electrical system from unexpected power issues is recommended. There are many types and styles but do your research because you want to have the protection you need when you need it. Inadequate voltage from the source like a power pedestal at a campground or just a simple 120 volt receptacle from your home. Pictured are examples of a hardwired serge protector EPO and as well as a wired style. The one on the left is the one we currently are using.

Propane cylinders, most RV's have them. The debate over whether you can travel with them on or not has been going on for some time. My recommendation is to turn them off while traveling. You have an open flame just to the inside of your sidewall of your RV and as the wind whips by it can disrupt that flame and possibly  cause a not so good situation. Many refrigerators run on LP as well as electricity so let the electricity do the work while in transport mode. 

When connecting to a power source whether it is a pedestal at the campground, a receptacle at your home or a mooch docking sight, be sure to turn off the source breaker first. Also turn off all unnecessary devices or appliances in your RV before connecting to power.  

If you have a slide out that uses a series of cables like what is shown in the picture, you might want to do this tip. Once you have extended your slide out, give the IN button a quick tap to release the tension on the cables. This will extend the life of your cables. Do the same for when the slide is retracted in store or travel position.  Leaving tension on the cables for long periods of time will stretch the cables which can weaken them and causing premature failure.

Did you know that when traveling in your RV, the RV can experience earthquake like situations? As with many of our roads in our highway system, it can be just like being in an actual earthquake and imagine what your RV is experiencing while traveling these roadways.

If for any reason you smell ammonia when you open your entry door to your RV or when you pass the external vent for your refrigerator. You may have just found out that your refrigerator just went out. The ammonia smell is an ingredient of the refrigerant used in RV refrigerators. Correction: Replace cooling Unit or replace the complete refrigerator.

WATER IS YOUR FRIEND! Use plenty of water when using the toilet in your RV. Water along with tank treatments are a must in every black tank to help break down solid waste in the tank as well controlling odors.

Get your tanks power washed. That's right, power washed. PMRVW offers a power tank flushing service. This is recommended at least once per year.