Space in the campervan is precious and everything you carry with you needs to have a purpose, preferably more than one. There is an exception to this rule though which falls under the 'what if'. What if we break down? What if a hose bursts? You will be wise to allow some space for tools … Continue reading Tools and Supplies for your RV
Category: Camper Van Maintenance
Black Tank Sensor Bypass
We are about to leave on a short trip to Assateague National Seashore so we thought it would be a good idea to test the newly replaced toilet before we leave. It was a good idea because we pressed the pedal and nothing happened. The toilet is not working. After the initial panic settled we … Continue reading Black Tank Sensor Bypass
The Big Fix
The time has come to take Buffy in for the big fix. The toilet needs to be replaced and the dead battery needs to be tested and possibly replaced as well. We drove to the outskirts of London Ontario to Forest City Motorhomes, our trusted dealer (unfortunately out of business now...) who had a new … Continue reading The Big Fix
Not All RV Antifreeze Are Made Equal
This winter was extremely cold. We had many days of deep freeze and the temperatures went as low as -30c. Luckily antifreeze is effective at this level of coldness, right? Well, maybe not. We left 2 jugs of antifreeze in the van. They were sitting side by side in the same location for the same … Continue reading Not All RV Antifreeze Are Made Equal
Buffy And The Grease Monkeys
Getting Buffy serviced is not simple. Tony spent a few hours phone and various service chats with dealerships and independent garages trying to find a place that can accommodate the weight of the vehicle on the hoist - she is about 6,500 lb, and the height of the vehicle once elevated on the hoist - … Continue reading Buffy And The Grease Monkeys