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Practical RV Advice to Keep You Ready for the Road

Explore expert tips, step-by-step maintenance guides, and straightforward troubleshooting advice for motorhomes, travel trailers, and campers. From seasonal preparation to common electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance, battery, and roof concerns, J&S RV Service helps you better understand your RV and know when it is time to call a professional.

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Close-up of a mobile RV technician’s gloved hands using a digital multimeter to test battery terminals and charging connections inside a clean Class A motorhome battery compartment.

Why Is My RV Battery Not Charging? Common Causes and Troubleshooting Tips

An RV battery that will not charge can affect lighting, slide-outs, water pumps, control boards, appliances, safety equipment, and other 12-volt systems. The cause may be as simple as a loose connection or tripped breaker, but it can also involve the battery, converter, charger, wiring, fuses, disconnect switch, or shore-power supply. The direct answer: An RV battery may not charge because the battery is damaged or deeply discharged, the terminals are loose or corroded, the b

Aug 612 min read

Mobile RV technician winterizing a motorhome plumbing system before cold weather

How to Winterize an RV: A Step-by-Step Guide to Prevent Cold-Weather Damage

Winterizing your RV helps protect its plumbing, water heater, tanks, batteries, appliances, seals, and interior during freezing temperatures and extended storage. Even a small amount of water left inside a plumbing line can freeze, expand, and damage fittings, valves, pumps, faucets, or the water heater. Proper winterization reduces the risk of expensive repairs and helps make spring de-winterization easier. The direct answer: To winterize an RV, drain the fresh-water and hol

Aug 611 min read

RV technician inspecting a motorhome before camping season in Petersburg, Ohio

How to Prepare Your RV for Camping Season: A Complete Checklist

Getting your RV ready for camping season involves more than checking the fuel level and loading your gear. A proper pre-season inspection helps identify electrical, plumbing, roof, battery, appliance, tire, and safety concerns before they interrupt your trip. The direct answer: To prepare your RV for camping season, inspect the exterior and roof, check the tires and batteries, de-winterize the plumbing system, test the electrical system, operate the air conditioner and furnac

Aug 68 min read