RV Tech Q&A: October 2019
Additional Insulation
While camping in our 2018 Livin’ Lite QuickSilver 8.0 tent camper, we ran into 32-degree wet weather at night for three days. We...
Diesel Tech Q&A: Oil Temperature and Change Intervals
OCTOBER 2019
Engine-Oil Temperature
I really appreciate the Diesel Tech Q&A addition. I have a question about my 2012 Ford F-350 6.7-liter diesel. There is an...
Diesel Tech Q&A: Hard-Starting Cummins
SEPTEMBER 2019
Hard-Starting Cummins
I have a 2005 Dodge Ram dually Cummins that has begun having starting problems when the weather gets below 45 degrees Fahrenheit....
RV Tech Q&A: September 2019
Vintage-Trailer Welding
I have an older classic-style trailer, almost canned-ham vintage. The hitch frame is made of heavy channel steel rather than the box steel...
Diesel Tech Q&A: Horsepower and Torque Limits
AUGUST 2019
Horsepower and Torque Limits
With HD pickup manufacturers locked into the horsepower and torque race, I’m guessing they’re primarily retuning the same engines and...
RV Tech Q&A: August 2019
Test the Water
I found water in my RV’s belly when it was opened to check a valve. I brought it to my dealer and...
RV Tech Q&A: July 2019
Trailer Screws Backing Out
I own a 34-foot, 7-inch 2017 Rockwood Windjammer 3008W trailer with just under 5,000 miles. Recently, I noticed the screws on...
Diesel Tech Q&A: Replacing Head Studs and Fuel Filters
JULY 2019
Replacing Factory Head Studs with ARP Studs
I have a 2005 Ford F-350 DRW 6.0-liter Power Stroke with 110,000 miles. It’s been pretty trouble-free...
RV Tech Q&A: June 2019
New Tire Size Inflation
I have a 2013 Outdoors RV (ORV) Timber Ridge 26RLS travel trailer with an unloaded weight of 7,200 pounds and a...
Diesel Tech Q&A: Ford DPF Cleaning
JUNE 2019
Ford DPF Cleaning
I have a 2106 Ford F-250 6.7-liter diesel that we tow a Heartland Big Country fifth-wheel with. On three occasions, only when...
Products
RV Upgrade: Maxxair Roof-Vent Cover
Maxxair’s roof-vent covers help keep the air circulating while in the rain and on the road
RVs come in many brands, shapes, styles and sizes,...
Staff Pick: TST 507 Series Tire-Monitoring System
Nothing puts a crimp on RV travels like a tire blowout. At best, it means delays and a road-service call. At worst, a wayward...
Universal Hitch Receiver: Curt Bolt-On RV Trailer Hitch
Installing Curt’s Adjustable RV Trailer Hitch on a travel trailer or fifth-wheel makes it possible to add a bike rack to securely carry two-wheelers.
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