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RVstreet is a DIY, How-To, RV Channel and has become a fast growing, go to source on how to maintain, repair & upgrade your RV with our detailed, step-by-step videos.
We are Martin & Joanie. A married couple that decided to cash in all our chips by selling our house & all our stuff to become full time traveling nomads, living in our RV, a 2012 Winnebago Vista 35F Motorhome.
We took 18 months to make all these changes & prepare our motorhome to travel around the country. RUclips & other online resources-helped us prepare for RV living & traveling.
As a Purple Heart Veteran with a unique mechanical back ground & life experiences-along with Joanie his wife-his sole camera person-has given Martin the freedom, discipline & confidence to empower other RVer's to tackle the jobs they once were afraid to do themselves.
Our goal is to help other RVer's. Not build a RUclips empire.
Have questions? Hit me up on Facebook Messenger.
We hope to see many of you on the road.
We are Martin & Joanie. A married couple that decided to cash in all our chips by selling our house & all our stuff to become full time traveling nomads, living in our RV, a 2012 Winnebago Vista 35F Motorhome.
We took 18 months to make all these changes & prepare our motorhome to travel around the country. RUclips & other online resources-helped us prepare for RV living & traveling.
As a Purple Heart Veteran with a unique mechanical back ground & life experiences-along with Joanie his wife-his sole camera person-has given Martin the freedom, discipline & confidence to empower other RVer's to tackle the jobs they once were afraid to do themselves.
Our goal is to help other RVer's. Not build a RUclips empire.
Have questions? Hit me up on Facebook Messenger.
We hope to see many of you on the road.
Level Right. It’s Important • Get Rid of Those Bad Habits
Getting a perfect or near perfect level EVERY TIME is easy-IF-you level side-to-side first.
Maintenance of leveling jacks
1) I change out hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 2 or 3 yrs. It’s a PM item. It will remove condensation that can accumulate in the reservoir and in the entire system. Contaminated or old fluid will affect the performance of your leveling jacks. I’ve done a video on how to do this PM item.
2) I wipe down my chrome jack cylinders with my 3M dry lube and paper towels before I ever retract them. I do this to prevent pitting and also dirt that can damage the wiper seal over time. If I’m parked for long periods of time, I do it this a month while they’re extended. If you...
Maintenance of leveling jacks
1) I change out hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 2 or 3 yrs. It’s a PM item. It will remove condensation that can accumulate in the reservoir and in the entire system. Contaminated or old fluid will affect the performance of your leveling jacks. I’ve done a video on how to do this PM item.
2) I wipe down my chrome jack cylinders with my 3M dry lube and paper towels before I ever retract them. I do this to prevent pitting and also dirt that can damage the wiper seal over time. If I’m parked for long periods of time, I do it this a month while they’re extended. If you...
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AMISH RV Absorption Fridge Replacement Cooling Units-AND TIPS-Make Your Fridge Run Colder
Просмотров 51 тыс.Год назад
Our RV Absorption refrigerator died and was leaking ammonia. I’m going to replace the cooling unit with a Amish cooling unit. I’m also going to cover some important tips on how to make an absorption refrigerator operate better and keep your food cold. There are several DYI upgrades you can do to a RV absorption refrigerator to make it operate a whole lot better. Good air circulation by installi...
FREE Cracker Barrel Overnight RV CAMPING • Do’s, Don’ts & TIPS
Просмотров 30 тыс.Год назад
Cracker Barrel is a great RV place to stay for FREE but there’s a lot more to it than just pulling into the parking lot. Cracker Barrel is one of our favorite places to stay for those over nighters while traveling. We spent about 2 months up in Maine the summer of 2022 and we stayed at this Cracker Barrel going up to Maine and coming back to Texas in the fall. Like everything else in life, you ...
RV Black Tank Plumbing Needs Rebuild • It’s FULL of WASTE • Now What
Просмотров 13 тыс.Год назад
RV black tank plumbing, the gate valve and macerator pump gets replaced and a simple electrical wiring tip. Have to find a way to get rid of the waste in the black tank first. It won’t dump normally. One thing I practice all the time is when something breaks or doesn’t work properly I fix it now. I don’t have a list of things that need to be fixed. Now upgrades are different. I do have a list o...
How To Replace a Motorhome Battery-AND-keep it CHARGED while Parked or in Storage
Просмотров 30 тыс.Год назад
Replacing a RV Motorhome Chassis Battery, Saving all your ECM info & keep your battery charged while parked or in storage. I change my motorhome and car chassis battery every 3yrs. It’s a PM item. Chassis batteries get weak over time and you can get stranded with a dead battery, especially in the winter when it’s cold. So performing battery maintenance like this is important. My motorhome chass...
Keep Your RV from going up in SMOKE 🔥
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
RV Propane & Smoke Alarms have a EOL expectancy. If you don’t replace them you could DIE. Does your RV smoke alarm go off when you cook inside? If so, here’s the solution to fix that problem. There are 2 VERY important safety items that need to be replaced every 5 years. • The Propane Gas Detector Alarm • The Smoke Alarm - But I'm upgrading mine to a Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm for double prote...
RVing with cancer • Update #1
Просмотров 27 тыс.Год назад
As promised, here’s the first update on Martins cancer situation. Not to worry, I have a ton of my regular RV repairs, maintenance, & upgrade videos all ready done & will be coming out soon. I’m waiting for a lot of you folks to get your RV’s out of storage to start this years traveling season. No sense of going to all this work of putting videos together and 1/2 my audience have their RV in st...
1.5hrs. to set up, Stay Warm & Protect Your RV
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
Freezing temps are on the way AGAIN. How to Protect your RV-BEFORE-a cold snap hits and stay warm. We are full timers, so we do not winterize our RV. We have to be prepared for any type of weather regardless of where we are. In todays case it’s being prepared for a cold snap like the one that's coming. They are predicting 24º for many hours warming up a little in the day then back down in the 2...
Full Time RV DREAMS are on HOLD • What happens now
Просмотров 25 тыс.Год назад
Being RV Traveling Full Timers & getting diagnosed you have cancer, can really disrupt your plans to say the least. Joanie & I have been full timing nearly 5yrs. and it's been a blast. But now we have a different trip in our plans. Testing, doctors treatment and looking at a possible exit strategy from RVing if worse case scenario actually happens. It's nearly Christmas and this is an announcem...
Critical RV Spare Parts To Carry • HAVE YOU BEEN LISTENING ?
Просмотров 19 тыс.Год назад
I've been talking about getting prepared for more than a year now. Are you listening? Critical RV parts covered today: RV water filters, RV Water Regulator, RV Toilet Valve, RV Water Pump, RV Automatic Battery Watering System, Water Heater Control Board, RV refrigerator Control Board, Refrigerator Cooling Fans, 120V Battery Charger, Bluetti AC200P, Honda EU2200i Generator, 5 Star Tune, RV Air C...
Why Haven't RVer's Talked About This Before?....Remedies
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
Do you have pain in your neck, back, shoulders or rear end while driving a motorhome or pulling any RV trailer? Well this year I have for the first time and today I’m going to share with you the techniques and equipment I used that fixed this problem. NOTE: Ever since I made these seating adjustments and use my TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator that I showed you when I drive, I experience no pain in ...
WHY DON'T RVer's know these things?
Просмотров 35 тыс.Год назад
Today is a compilation of 6 RV maintenance tips that are often hidden, over looked or not even given much thought. Most of these tips are for all types of RV’s but a couple are just for motorhome owners. #1 - Let’s start off with a common problem that every RV owner will experience at one time or another. And that’s a sink drain that doesn’t drain properly. #2 - This next one is also a common p...
RV Water Pump Pulsating ON & OFF • City Water/Tank Fill Valve Replacement
Просмотров 35 тыс.Год назад
Why is the RV Water Pump Pulsating ON & OFF-THE FIX-Replace Faulty City Water/Tank Fill Valve In this video I go into detail how to diagnose the problem and a full tear down of the wet bay and show how to replace the City Water / Tank Fill Valve-aka diverter valve-how to replace RV 1/2” PEX water lines with 1/2” cinch clamps, test the entire wet bay water system, some electrical tips for the we...
RV Alternator IS NOT Charging House Batteries • The FIX
Просмотров 100 тыс.Год назад
FAILED isolator solenoids are probably the reason your alternator is not charging your RV house batteries. All RV batteries are controlled by some sort of Battery Isolation System & these systems do fail. Replacing your motorhome RV house battery charging solenoids / Isolator solenoids is a PM item. Whether you have a B.I.R.D, a B.I.R.D and a BIG Boy, or a B.I.M…..Battery Isolation System….bad ...
RV Waste Tanks • Rules and Gear to Keep Wife & the RV HAPPY
Просмотров 28 тыс.2 года назад
Do’s & don’t’s of RV toilet use, RV waste tank sensor health & alternative systems, dump valve maintenance, proper waste tank dumping & cleaning & hose storage solutions. Today’s video is going to be your complete guide for RV waste tank sensors, dumping your waste tanks, maintenance of your dump valves and outside sewer hose storage solutions. Check out my PLAYLIST page here: ruclips.net/user/...
RV Breaker Box & Transfer Switch Annual Maintenance
Просмотров 18 тыс.2 года назад
RV Breaker Box & Transfer Switch Annual Maintenance
Pecron E1000 & Solar in an RV • Most Comprehensive Video on YT
Просмотров 19 тыс.2 года назад
Pecron E1000 & Solar in an RV • Most Comprehensive Video on YT
Class A Motorhome, CAT Scale, 4 Corner Weigh
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
Class A Motorhome, CAT Scale, 4 Corner Weigh
WARNING TO ALL RVer’s • E-15 Gas • Don't Be Stupid
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
WARNING TO ALL RVer’s • E-15 Gas • Don't Be Stupid
BE SAFE, BE LEGAL, 4 DOWN TOWING behind a Motorhome
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BE SAFE, BE LEGAL, 4 DOWN TOWING behind a Motorhome
Annual RV, PM Items to do DURING or AFTER WINTER
Просмотров 13 тыс.2 года назад
Annual RV, PM Items to do DURING or AFTER WINTER
Lubes, Sealants and Protectants RVer’s should HAVE & USE
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 года назад
Lubes, Sealants and Protectants RVer’s should HAVE & USE
CRAZY That FedEx Does This? Don't They Lose Money?
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CRAZY That FedEx Does This? Don't They Lose Money?
Using a Bluetti AC200P in an RV • Most hands on Video on Youtube
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Using a Bluetti AC200P in an RV • Most hands on Video on RUclips
Get SERIOUS doing RV Maintenance Yourself • Going to get worse
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Get SERIOUS doing RV Maintenance Yourself • Going to get worse
2022 RV Predictions • I Hope You’re Paying Attention
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2022 RV Predictions • I Hope You’re Paying Attention
RVstreet’s 2021 Christmas THANK YOU card to all RVer’s
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
RVstreet’s 2021 Christmas THANK YOU card to all RVer’s
Great RV MATTRESS Options for LESS MONEY 💰
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 года назад
Great RV MATTRESS Options for LESS MONEY 💰
In's & Out's of BUYING & INSTALLING New Motorhome Tires
Просмотров 39 тыс.2 года назад
In's & Out's of BUYING & INSTALLING New Motorhome Tires
RV POWER SOLUTIONS for WHAT’S COMING NEXT 🔌
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RV POWER SOLUTIONS for WHAT’S COMING NEXT 🔌
FYI Shurflow states that using teflon tape voids the warranty
Great video tks for all do. Hope your health is good.👍
Single WORST MISINFORMATION VIDEO I have EVER SEEN.
The "Corrosive" component in ALL alcohol is the WATER that NATURALLY OCCURS in ALL ALCOHOL. Alcohol itself IS NOT CORROSIVE in any way shape or form.
In 2019 Trump is the one who pushed to allow the regulations to be changed. You need to switch over to alcohol fuel asap on ANY engine and system 'Capable' of using Ethanol. Ethanol is fuel Alcohol, not drinking alcohol. Alcohol is the BEST fuel you could burn inside a combustion engine other than hydrogen. ONLY extremely, pridefully ignorant people are against fuel alcohol. Alcohol is not any more corrosive compared to any other fuel. It is the WATER that naturally occurs with ALL alcohol that IS corrosive to 'some metal, plastic and rubber parts'. Everything you have said in this video has been absolutely completely bullshit from a nitwit fool who is EXTREMELY ignorant and has no clue what you're talking about. You only said 1 thing that was slightly logical. That most of the equipment probably shouldn't use and you should check it.
Your videos are great. You are a smart guy...you are a nice guy. I consider as my friend.
I pray for you Martin
Hi. Joanie. Are you still ring without Marvin ?
Cool breeze Martin! thx a lot for your knowledge brother. i went from a 4k lb ultra lite 21'er to a KZ 5th wheel 40'er t-hauler. Big jump for me, although I'm fairly mechanically inclined. All this is great to know. especially cuz I'm like you-retired and savin' every dime🙂👌👍
When cutting the sewer connection I think I would have left two tabs by cutting from two sides and not cutting through the fitting. Using some heat fold the tabs so you can use fasteners for extra strength and not rely on the sealant alone.
So sorry for your loss. We just got a motorhome and I've been watching all of ya'lls videos and they are very helpful. Thank you so much.
You are so very welcome. Martin loved helping people. ♥️
Thank you for showing how to clean the evap coil. I had to vacuum each week. The oil well traffic down dirt roads, the dust turned to mud just diong that from inside, dry, before running it early morning. I started useing furnace filters and cuting them and install it in place of the black foam, flat no pleets. Just change it every 2 weeks or sooner as needed. It stops dirt almost compleetly. That foam is not a filter. That is what the call it. It does not filter dust at all. Just replace it.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the RV community.👍
the crack in the fiberglass wasn't caused by movement, it was caused from the person who screwed the light on. They either predrilled it and used too big of screw or they just screwed it on without drilling the correct sized pilot hole. The best way to fix it is to take the light assembly off, grind the crack into a V, then apply fiberglass resin and fiberglass banding, sanding it, filling it and priming, then painting it. Then when done, predrill the holes where the screws will go, apply silicone to the bottom of the light, place it where it goes and gently screw it in place. There's no shortcut to making the correct repair otherwise you'll be at it again soon enough doing the same cheap patching method.
How do I find centramatic tire rings. Also how is that spelled that? I'm new here. I see Martin has passed?
you can find centramatic rings on Amazon
Hint: In the 1980s, Neil Tillitson and Luc DeBecker invented nitrile gloves. Their corporation, the Tillitson Corporation, was granted a patent for the nitrile glove formula and production method in 1991 after producing the first 100% nitrile disposable glove.
I liked the video. I’m new to RV’s. Bought a 2013 Work and Play 1.5 years ago. Was hoping to go on a little vacation in a couple weeks, went out to check everything and AC is acting up. Hoping tomorrow I figure out the issue and that it’s a cheap fix. Lol. I’ve learned a lot from RUclips. So thanks.
I'm glad the video was helpful. RUclips is an RVers best friend.😁
So sorry for your loss. New subscriber here. Martin is such a great educator and influencer. I have gained so much more good information in a short time. Martin's death is a huge loss to the rv community. I hope this channel stays up for many years. God bless you.
Thank you for reaching out to me and subscribing. Martin had a passion for helping people and saving them money by teaching them how to do things and not having to pay a RV tech.
Found this channel today and Martin was a great man , thank you for all buddy.
Thank you
Wow thank you. Just bought my first motorcycle, used of course. Now I know how to service mu AC units. Yeah!
Glad I could help!
My condolences.
Thank you
I have 2012 tiffin allegro 35qba I need help finding my fuel pump relay
I am sad to say that Martin has passed away and I don't have the answer to your question. Sorry
gracias por compartir sus videos són muy buenos pará mi que soy nuevo con mi primer motorhome y gracias por sus buenos consejos
Glad the video was helpful and safe travels to you 👍
GREAT Video!
Thank you
After I bought the motorhome, I had to drive it home .. About 100 miles. The gas gage didn't work so I was on gas alert. Lol
LOL, I'm glad you made it home
The motorhome gas a 464 cubic inch engine. It starts & runs great
I own a 1983 gmc 30 ft motorhome. It needs alot of interior work.
You can do it. Just take you time and RUclips any questions you have. RUclips will be your best friend for the next few months. 👍
I live in kirkland lake ontario canada
Martin and I ways wanted to go to Canada but didn't get the chance to get there.
I watch all of your videos
Thank you 👍
Good video. Martin
Glad you enjoyed it
I just start watching his videos, he is so clear and easy to follow. I am so sorry to hear of his passing 😢. My condolences to his family. He will truly be missed on this RUclips channel.
I miss him everyday. Thank you for reaching out to me.
Most 12 volt batteries last for 4years.....ontario canada
great ideas...thanks for sharing
You are so welcome!
good job bud,new scriber here..stay safe man
What beads did you purchase? Is it bags? How many and from where?
I am sad to say that Martin has passed away and I don't have the answer to your question. Sorry
Joanie, so very sorry for your loss. Yours were the very first rv-related videos I found and watched online. I learned so much from both of you. It is heartbreaking to hear of his passing. Praying comfort and peace for you.
Thank you so much for reaching out to me. It was a hard pill to swallow losing Martin, he was the love of my life and I will always miss him.Overall I am doing ok but not a day goes by that I don't think of him in some big or small way.💔
Incredible video. Went over every detail. So many other videos out there don’t provide this kind of info.
Thank you sir, I'm glad it was helpful
Help needed… my water heater relief valve looks like it is glued in with pipe cement or something brown . I couldn’t get the relief valve removed. I got the vinegar and water in through the winterizing system on my RV.
I am sorry you are having this trouble but I am sad to say that Martin has passed away and I don't have the answer to your problem. Sorry
Do you know recommended power you can bring it down too? 20% or can you run it down all the way?
I believe you can run it to 20% but not positive about that. I am sad to say that Martin passed away and I'm not 100% sure of this answer but to be on the safe side I would run down to 20%
Hey Martin, I just love it! The ViAir RV air compressor system! I've worked in Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance all of my life, and I know the value of having a source of air pressure available at all times, especially when you are traveling in an RV Motorhome! I agree with you that the ViAir Compressor System is a wonderful item to have on your RV at all times! Your Series, I am just now learning about and so far I thank you for having this info available to us! Keep up the good work and God Bless you and yours! Again, thank you for all you do! Steve McLemore
I loved Martin's courage and demeanor. He was such a wonderful man. I will keep you and family in prayers forever. He is such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing and I am very sad to hear of your loss. I lost my brother on Dec. 24, 2001, from hep C. I am still and will always be traumatized by his loss from his injuries from Vietnam.
Thank you for your kind words. I am very heartbroken and will always miss Martin. I guess the thing that I hold onto is the fact he is no longer in pain and I the loving arms of the lord💔
If you do get some rust on your steps, what can I do to get that rust off before putting the step covers?
If you have a lot of rust you can use a course sandpaper to get the most of it off then use a smaller grit sandpaper the smooth it out. You might want to consider applying a coat of spray paint before you put the covers on.
Hello. My only question is that on cleaning the roof you cleaned it then. Only washed it off by gentle jet wash of a hose You then later said it was dry , Ok. . In my option you did not blade the rest of the water off the roof and you did not apply any polish to the roof. In UK. We can now get Auto glym, and they now now do a wash / cleaner for caravans & Motorhomes. Do you not polish your Motorhome roof. Please.
A soapy solution was used with a brush first before hosing off the roof. Martin always used a squeegee to get the excess water off then let it air dry. I don't recall him using any polish at all.
Damn I miss you brother. But as each day goes by I'm learning from you. God bless you Joney. ❤❤
Thank you ♥️
Miss his videos. Hope all is well Joanie.
I am doing ok. Thank you for asking ♥️
Hi. Great video. I think I would have shown where to find the Dot date. Wish You Well
Good call!
My steps won't extend on my motorhome.....Can't get to the motor
I am sad to say that Martin has passed away and I don't have the information to help you. Sorry
Beautiful and knowledgeable person we all love you my friend.
He actually starts talking about the title at 7.47 minutes
Are you still doing these? We need help.
I am sad to say that Martin lost his battle with cancer. What is it you need help with because I MIGHT be able to help you.
@@RVstreet Oh goodness, I am sorry to hear that for you all. I like all the videos. Thank you for responding. We have rust under our RV and we want to make sure we get it taken care of. Are we able to pull an RV with Rust on the under carriage?
Rip Martin. To Martin’s wife, he’s still guiding the rv community and we’re thankful for his awesome tips. ❤
Thank you for saying that.
@@RVstreet ❤❤