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Why does my RV shock me?
An RV shocking you, often described as "hot skin," is usually caused by a faulty or missing ground connection in the RV's electrical system, the shore power cord, or the campsite's power pedestal. This allows stray electrical current to flow through the RV's metal chassis, making it potentially dangerous to touch. To a child, elderly person or one with a pace maker this could be deadly. Having your AC system and grounding tested yearly is important. Over a short time your ground connection could corrode and become disconnected without you knowing. Having it tested and inspected by a professional will save a life! We are licensed electricians, and are equipped to test and inspect your high voltage system and circuits. For RV Collision Repairs is a dealer better or independent shop? For major RV collision repairs, independent shops are always often the better choice, especially if you want faster turnaround times, personalized communication, and flexible billing. Independent shops also have a higher skill level technicians and mechanics then dealerships. Dealerships usally never have state licenced mechanics or state licensed technicians. Independent RV shops also maintain a higher level of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, fabrication, and welding shop equipment. Dealerships are not equipped or experienced in RV frame repairs or axle alignment. Dealerships are mostly warranty services fro what they sell. How often should my axle bearings be greased? RV axles and wheel bearings should be greased (repacked) at least once a year or every 10,000–12,000 miles, whichever comes first. If you tow in heavy rain, through mud, or have a boat trailer with submerged axles, you should increase this maintenance to every 6 months or after every submersion. Best Practice: Remove and washing bearings, visual inspection and speed test bearings, NOTE never speed test a dry bearing. If passing inspection, manually repacking bearings by hand is preferred, replacement of seals is highly recommended. Using Correct Type of Grease: Proper lubrication is essential to the proper function and reliability of your trailer axle and bearings. The correct grease for most RV axles is a high-temperature, NLGI #2 Lithium Complex grease. It should be suitable for heavy-duty, high-speed trailer bearings. Common, high-quality examples include Valvoline Multi-Purpose GM, LubriMatic LMX, and Lucas Xtra Heavy Duty. CAUTION: Do not mix lithium, calcium, sodium, or barium-complex greases due to possible compatibility problems. We always use Lucas Red-N-Tacky grease, as it exceeds manufactures requirements. Over-Greasing Danger: Too much grease can destroy bearing seals, leading to brake contamination and failure. Signs of Trouble: If a hub feels warm, or if you notice uneven tire wear, check for bearing failure immediately. Speed Testing Bearings: involves evaluating its performance under rotational load to check for noise, vibration, and thermal stability. Key methods include running the bearing under partial load at low/moderate speeds to check for heat and damage, using ultrasonic technology for slow-speed analysis, and observing for noise/play during road tests. Never exceed bearings RPM ratings, excessive frictional heat, leading to rapid lubrication breakdown, severe bearing damage, and premature failure. High speeds induce increased centrifugal forces that can cause balls or rollers to skid, distort cage structure, and lead to accelerated wear or catastrophic seizure and or explosion. Will my RV's converter and vehicle altenator work with my Lithium battery? First, RV converter has to be designed to charge Lithium batteries, most are not. So if you are changing from a lead acid battery to a Lithium battery, your converter will need to be changed out. Next, tow vehicles when connected to a towable RV trailer, through the hook up the 7 pin cable, your camper trailer is being charged from the tow vehicle. Many make the mistake in addressing this when upgrading to Lithium batteries within your RV. Your vehicle's altenator will be damaged and the diodes will be blown out. Reason is BMS shutoff can burn out the vehicles altenator, this will prevent your vehicle battery from charging. At Glenn's Camper & RV Service we can isolate and correct this issue. 10 Common Items That Is Illegal To Have In an RV In 2026 1). Fire Works is illegal to transport over state lines, and most every campground forbids fireworks. 2). Fire Arms transport across state lines is different from state to state. Most every campground forbids firearms. 3). NON DOT Approved propane cylinders. Having and transporting will get you in trouble, criminal charges and fines. Voiding your RV insurance if something happen. 4). Cannabis, having and transporting. Regardless of medical card just one gummy can get you in serious trouble in 2026. 5). Hauling extra gasoline in a NON DOT container will get you a serious fine in 2026. 6). Lithium Batteries, DIYer battery bank setup that don't meet safety standards or DOT highway safety standards. Ventilation, fusing, thermal protection, overheating safe guards, correct wire sizing and UL Listed Batteries not being used. Insurance companies are increasingly denying claims for RV lithium battery systems installed by owners because of perceived higher risk and lack of professional oversight. While lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) and some lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are safer than older Li-ion types, insurers often treat all lithium systems as high-risk due to fire risk, complexity, and potential for improper installation. 7). Speed limits and speeding using a radar jammers or even in possession as of 2026 is a federal offense. 8). Unregistered Drones, as of 2026 use restriction and must be registered with FAA. Flying in restricted areas carries a serious fine and you may be arrested, and drone confiscated. 9). Space heaters, must be RV certified and rated as of 2026. Insurance companies are denying claims when found within RV fires. 10). Installing cooking equipment not RV certified by RVIA standards. Insurance companies are denying claims when found within RV fires. Why do RV's have plastic faucets? Many ask why can't I replace my RV faucet with a residential one. Most don't realize the real heath reason connected to this. Residential faucets are brass and bronze and contains LEAD. Most campgrounds have well water that is not treated, when water has low PH levels this can cause LEAD to leach from the brass and bronze. Consuming Lead-tainted water is highly toxic, causing severe health issues, particularly in children and pregnant women. Common effects include developmental delays, reduced IQ, behavioral problems, hearing loss, and kidney damage. It acts as a neurotoxin, accumulating in bones over time, and carries long-term risks like high blood pressure and reproductive issues. Health Effects on Children and Infants Health Effects on Adults How Lead Affects the Body Common Sources and Symptoms The primary industry code for RV water systems construction is NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction). While NAICS 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) covers the operation of water systems, the physical manufacturing and installation of plumbing in RVs generally fall under construction-related codes. Non-metallic faucets and plumbing fixtures for recreational vehicles are typically certified under IAPMO TS 11. This standard pertains specifically to the testing and certification of non-metallic fixtures for use in RVs. Home residential water supplies are either of the two. Being "City Water Systems" that have treated water with PH levels at 7.0, and "Well Water Systems" that are equipped with water softeners and acid neutralizers. Homes with "Well Water" should have water tested at regular intervals. You will often see some RV's with external or added water softeners and acid neutralizers, some with reverse osmosis systems. Quote, Install and Service all these water purification systems for your RV. Can recharging air conditioner incorrectly damage the compressor? Incorrect charging can not only damage the air conditioning compressor, it can also cause an electrical fire within the camper or RV. Should I have my Camper or RV maintenance inspected each year? Yes, it is a very good and safe to have your camper inspected. It has been sitting all winter unused, unoccupied. Things happen over the winter from temperatures or even mice. Having it looked over will prevent issues on your first season outing. We want all your camping trips to be pleasant and memorable. How often should my LP Gas lines and system be leak checked? It is recommended to have your LP Gas lines, regulator and connections inspected at minimal once a year. Also if you smell gas outside your camper or RV turn the LP Gas off and have it checked out. Glenn's Camper & RV service test LP Gas lines and connections with 3 methods. De-Winterizing, is it necessary? Yes, it is very necessary to de-winterize the camper or RV. Flushing the water system out, sanitizing the water system, checking and pressure testing the water system, incuding the water heater and pump. Inspecting electrical system both low voltage and high voltage, fuses, breakers, GFI circuits, charging circuit, Inverter circuit and solar panel system. Having tires rotated, tires inspected, bearing inspected, suspension inspected, frame inspected, hitch inspected, sabilizers inspected and tongue inspected. These are just a few things that should be checked during a de-winterization. No one want's issues on your families vacation trip. Do You Winterize Boats & Yachts? Yes, we have been winterizing boats and yachts for over 45 years. We can winterize water systems, vacu-flush systems, fresh water tanks, holding tanks, marine air conditioning systems and engines. We also offer repair services and DE-Winterization services. At this time all boats need to be trailered to us. |
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