RV- friendly toilet paper will disintegrate faster than traditional toilet paper to avoid clogging up tanks and/or drainage systems. This will ensure that you are able to clear your tanks, avoid nasty messes, and any damage that may happen to your sewer system if traditional toilet paper causes a blockage.
In addition to black tank flush systems; Monochem's T-5 toilet chemical is often used to deep clean the black tanks of non-stationary units as this product requires agitation for full effectivity. For units that are more stationary, such as parked at lake lots or skirted in, we suggest using Commando® Black Holding Tank Cleaner as this treatment uses enzymes and probiotics to breakdown waste and reduce buildup.
While it may look like putty or general caulking, RV roofs are sealed off using Dicor Self-Leveling Lap Sealant. This product as the name suggests, will level out once applied and generate a tight but flexible seal to keep moisture and debris from getting under your roofing material. As it ages and dries there is an increased risk of cracking. It is important to check your roof at least every 90 days for cracks, tears, and/or peeling and reseal where needed.
Unlike automotive batteries that provide short bursts of current to ignite an engine, RV batteries are designed to provide a steady amount of current over a longer period of time before being recharged. RV's naturally have draining parasitic systems such as stereos, CO detectors, and other safety sensors.
When you are storing your unit during warmer months we suggest engaging the battery disconnect if equipped, or physically disconnecting the cables from the battery. In the colder fall and winter months best practice would be to remove your batteries from your unit, clean away any corrosion, and store in a cool, dry place checking the charge of the batteries every 90 days; ensuring the charge never dips below 75%.
Unfortunately, RV parts may be common in type but are definitely not standardized. RV Manufacturers will change the companies that they use for appliances and technical components to better optimize the units. In addition these companies that supply components may change a connection, alter a colour, and or change the mechanical design altogether within a manufacturing year of an RV.
In order to have the best chance of finding a replacement part we often will require the unit make, model, year, and most importantly the VIN of the unit. If the part is from a component such as a fridge or awning, the same information for the specific component may be required. Photos and or videos are always welcomed and in some cases are the best way to match a replacement part. Our parts team is always learning and researching the parts that are used in both new and older RV's and are always just a quick text or call away at 1-780-539-1814.