How-to #29: Installing an RV Water Heater Bypass Kit

A water heater bypass is used to, well, bypass your water heater. Why? There are several reasons to mod your plumbing system with a bypass but the most popular is for winterizing. Your RV water heater typically holds 6-10 gallons of water. In order to prevent having to fill your water heater completely with antifreeze during winterization, a bypass is installed to eliminate the water tank from the plumbing circuit, and so both the hot and cold water systems are tied together. This can save you a lot of money and it makes de-winterizing much easier. Here's how to install one in your RV.

How-to #28: Installing a Tornado Holding Tank Rinser

Ever wake up at 3am in a cold sweat wondering if your holding tanks are clean? Probably not but installing a holding tank rinser will ensure this never happens to you. This RV modification will give you peace of mind so that the next time you use your toilet or sink after a long storage period, no stinky odors will gag you out of your RV.

How-to #25: Go Green With Your RV

Going green means many different things to many different people. For the RVer, it means, among other things, enjoying nature by being environmentally sensitive to the natural surroundings during your travels. With an estimated 8 million RVs on the road, greening your RV can help you make a difference now and for future RVers. Read on to see how you can green your RV.

How-to #24: Managing Water Usage in Your RV

After few camping trips in your RV, you probably have realized that fresh water is one of the most important elements of an enjoyable outing. But showering, washing dishes, brushing your teeth, or rinsing your grassy or muddy feet can use a substantial amount of water, especially when it involves a family.

If you are camping for more than a few days where there are no hookups (this is called boondocking), water conservation is of utmost importance. You don't want to run out of water or fill up your holding tanks too quickly. Use the following tips to maximize your RV's freshwater supply.

How-to #23: Virtually Eliminate Holding Tank Odors in Your RV

It’s probably no secret to you that your RV holding tanks have the potential to create a source of undesirable odor within your coach. Even with proper use of deodorizing chemicals and rinsing of tanks, odor can still be a troublesome problem.

Here's how to virtually eliminate odors from your tanks, using a fan-type device called the Lil' Stanker, providing a stink-free RVing experience.

How-to #13: Emptying your RV Holding Tanks

We all remember the scene in the movie RV where Robin Williams is trying to empty the RV's holdings tanks while the whole campground is watching. The ensuing comedy was a bit exaggerated but nevertheless embarrassing.

Don't let this be you. By following a few simple steps, emptying your holding tanks will be boringly uneventful. And you will be the letdown of the campground.

How-to #1: Making Your RV Water Pump Quiet

A noisy water pump is a very common complaint among RV owners. Some RV manufacturers use the cheapest pumps and suspect installation methods to reduce cost but this often results in water hammer, clanging pipes, and floor vibration.

To see just how to make your pump as quiet as mine is now, follow this link to read how I did this. Hope this helps you in your quest to quiet your nagging pump.