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Hey Tim, to clean corrosion off an RV battery, start by turning off the engine and disconnecting the battery cables, starting with the negative terminal. Wear gloves and safety glasses. Mix a solution of baking soda and water, using about a tablespoon of baking soda per cup of water. Dip a toothbrush or small wire brush into the solution and scrub the corroded areas thoroughly. Once the corrosion is removed, rinse the battery with clean water and dry it with a clean cloth. Reconnect the battery cables, starting with the positive terminal, and make sure they are securely tightened.
Prevention is key with flooded lead-acid batteries. Regularly inspect and clean the batteries. After cleaning, apply a thin layer of commercial battery terminal protectant to the terminals to create a barrier against moisture and corrosive substances. You can also install water miser battery caps, which are designed to reduce water loss and minimize acid fumes that can lead to corrosion.
Hope this helps!
Thanks for sharing! I signed up for mosquito alerts. We’ll see how accurate this is! 🙂
Sounds like a great trip. And assuming you’re going relatively soon, you might be able to beat the insane summer crowds!
I use a Camco TastePure connected to the hose running into my fresh water tank so nasty water doesn’t pollute it. I also have a filter on my kitchen sink faucet.
+1 for vacuuming them up. And I’d add that prevention is key here. Don’t leave the outside doors open, make sure all seals are intact, screens don’t have holes, reduce outdoor lighting, etc.
Drive the speed you’re comfortable at, but try not to go under the posted minimum. Most people find around 65 to be the sweet spot, but it depends on the driver, the rig, weather conditions, whether you are towing a vehicle, etc.
If it continues to go off, please take it seriously. Here’s an article covering what to do if it continues: https://camperfaqs.com/rv-propane-detector-keeps-going-off
I would also suggest checking the expiration date if you haven’t recently just in case it does need to be replaced.
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@billgreene – well, when you put it that way lol
Hey Tim, I always recommend consulting the owner’s manual to see what specific instructions the manufacturer has for their filter and to determine whether it’s a one-time-use or washable filter. If you can’t find your owner’s manual, you can usually search for it on Bing.
That said, if it is a washable filter, you would typically just remove the vent cover from your AC unit, remove the filter, and vacuum it clean, being careful not to damage it.
If it is extremely dirty, which yours might be, follow the instructions here: https://camperfaqs.com/how-to-clean-rv-air-conditioner-filter
Aerosol products, when sprayed near the detector, may set it off.
There are pros and cons to covering an RV in summer. I’ve touched on it in this article here: https://camperfaqs.com/should-i-cover-my-rv-in-the-summer
Here’s a quick pros and cons graphic.
I’ve never covered mine in summer, but it is in the shade most of the day, I keep it clean and waxed, and I use 303 UV protectant where it makes sense.
Good question! Silicone lubricant should work. If it doesn’t, try the method in this video.
Exactly what @IA_Camper said. You’ll need to get on your roof, remove the AC cover and check the drain pan. If you’re not comfortable doing that, then have a service tech do it. It wouldn’t hurt to service and clean your AC every year to prevent things like this.
