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Central Oregon RV Repair Blog

Practical information to help RV owners describe symptoms, understand the systems involved, and know when to request service.

Small open slit in a weathered white RV roof membrane, with a covered roof vent in the background.

RV roof damage diagnosis

Small Hole in an RV Roof: Patch It or Investigate Further?

The hole size is only part of the decision. Check what surrounds it and what may be underneath before choosing a repair.

September 22, 2026Read the article

White potable-water hose connected to the exterior water inlet of a travel trailer at a gravel campsite.

RV plumbing troubleshooting

RV Water Flow Weak on City Water but Normal on the Pump?

Compare the same faucet on both water sources before blaming the pump or replacing plumbing parts.

September 19, 2026Read the article

Partially extended gray patio awning on a parked travel trailer, showing the roller and black support arm.

RV awning troubleshooting

RV Power Awning Won't Retract? Start With What Moves

Silence, motor noise, and uneven movement point to different checks. Identify the awning before following an emergency retraction procedure.

September 17, 2026Read the article

Closed RV ceiling air-conditioner grille with a small water bead and a faint damp mark beside it.

RV air conditioner troubleshooting

RV AC Dripping Water Inside? Use the Timing to Find the Cause

A ceiling drip during rain needs a different investigation from water appearing after cooling. Record the timing before blaming the roof gasket.

September 16, 2026Read the article

Compact white gravity-flush RV toilet with the lid raised and closed flush ball visible in the bowl, beside a woodgrain vanity.

RV toilet troubleshooting

RV Toilet Bowl Won't Hold Water? Check Where It Goes

A bowl that fills and then drains needs a different diagnosis from a toilet that never fills. Start with the water path and closure.

September 15, 2026Read the article

White potable-water hose connected to the brass inlet inside an open RV utility hatch, with a black valve handle nearby.

RV plumbing troubleshooting

RV Fresh Water Tank Fills on City Water? Trace the Water Path

City pressure can fill the tank without the pump running. Check the selected water mode and distinguish the fill valve from reverse flow through the pump.

September 14, 2026Read the article

White GFCI outlet mounted in woodgrain beside an RV bathroom vanity, with a flashlight resting on the dry counter.

RV electrical troubleshooting

RV GFCI Outlet Won't Reset? Separate Lost Power From a Fault

A reset button that won't stay in doesn't automatically mean the outlet failed. Identify which outlets lost power and what changed before the problem started.

September 13, 2026Read the article

Small RV freshwater pump with an inlet strainer and flexible hoses mounted in a plywood service compartment, with a flashlight nearby.

RV water pump troubleshooting

RV Water Pump Cycles With All Faucets Closed? Check for Pressure Loss

A pump that briefly restarts with every faucet closed needs a different diagnosis than one that pulses during a shower. Start by finding where pressure is going.

September 12, 2026Read the article

RV technician using a flashlight to inspect a stationary electric leveling jack beside a travel trailer with a chocked wheel.

RV leveling troubleshooting

RV Electric Leveling Jacks Stop Under Load? Check What Changes When They Take Weight

A jack that moves freely can still struggle under weight. Learn how power supply, resistance, travel limits, and control messages change the diagnosis.

September 11, 2026Read the article

RV technician inspecting a chafed hydraulic slide-out hose leaking red fluid beneath a fifth wheel.

RV hydraulic slide troubleshooting

RV Hydraulic Fluid Leaking Under the Slide? Check the Hoses Before Blaming the Cylinder

Learn how hoses, fittings, cylinders, and frame chafing can cause hydraulic fluid leaks, and what you can safely check before requesting service.

September 10, 2026Read the article

RV technician diagnosing an uneven Schwintek-style RV slide-out that is not moving correctly.

RV slide-out troubleshooting

RV Slide-Out Won't Move? First Figure Out Which Slide System You Have

Learn how identifying a Schwintek, rack-and-pinion, cable, or hydraulic system can narrow down why an RV slide will not move correctly.

September 5, 2026Read the article

RV technician inspecting a stuck gray tank dump valve and cable under a travel trailer.

RV plumbing troubleshooting

RV Gray Tank Valve Stuck or Leaking? Don't Force the Handle

Learn how the gate, seals, cable, buildup, and plumbing alignment can make an RV gray-tank valve stick, drain slowly, or leak.

September 4, 2026Read the article

RV technician diagnosing an absorption refrigerator that cools on electric but not properly on propane.

RV refrigerator troubleshooting

RV Refrigerator Works on Electric but Not Propane? Here's What That Tells You

Learn what proper electric cooling reveals about the propane burner, 12-volt controls, LP supply, ventilation, and absorption refrigerator performance.

September 4, 2026Read the article

RV technician diagnosing an RV furnace that runs the blower but does not produce heat.

RV furnace troubleshooting

RV Furnace Blower Runs but No Heat? Follow the Startup Sequence

Learn how 12-volt power, airflow, the sail switch, propane, ignition, and safety controls affect the RV furnace startup sequence.

September 1, 2026Read the article

RV technician diagnosing an RV water heater through the exterior service compartment

RV water heater troubleshooting

RV Water Heater Not Working? Figure Out Which Side Failed Before Replacing Parts

Learn how propane, electric power, bypass valves, 12-volt controls, ignition, and plumbing can all cause an RV to have no hot water.

September 1, 2026Read the article

RV technician inspecting a wind-damaged power awning on a travel trailer

RV awning troubleshooting

RV Awning Damaged by Wind? How to Tell What Actually Needs Replacing

Learn how wind damage can affect awning fabric, arms, the motor, roller tube, mounting points, and the complete assembly.

August 30, 2026Read the article

RV technician testing an RV battery charging system with a digital multimeter

RV battery charging troubleshooting

RV Battery Not Charging on Shore Power? Don’t Replace the Converter Yet

Learn how converter output, disconnects, fuses, breakers, wiring, grounds, and battery type can affect shore-power charging.

August 29, 2026Read the article

RV technician inspecting the exposed condenser area of a rooftop air conditioner with the shroud removed.

RV air conditioner troubleshooting

RV Air Conditioner Running but Not Cooling? Here’s What to Check

Learn how compressor operation, incoming voltage, restricted airflow, dirty coils, and electrical problems can affect RV air conditioner cooling.

August 28, 2026Read the article

Full-height RV refrigerator installed inside the kitchen of a modern fifth wheel.

RV refrigerator troubleshooting

RV Refrigerator Cools Sometimes, Then Stops? Here’s What to Check

Learn how refrigerator type, power supply, battery voltage, ventilation, and outside temperature can help explain intermittent RV refrigerator cooling.

August 27, 2026Read the article