The old adage "bigger is always better" is true many times, but that is not the case when it comes to Weight Distribution Hitches. Matching the hitch to your trailer's tongue and tow weight is essential. If not, it can contribute to the bending of your trailer A-Frame.

Let me return to this in a second. Did you know that an abrupt change in the angle between the tow vehicle and the trailer can bend the trailer's A-frame? If your truck begins a quick ascent up an incline while your trailer is still on level ground, it can stress the A-frame, leading to buckling.

If you have an oversized Weight Distribution Hitch, this increases the rigidity of the A-frame, making the trailer frame more likely to bend when going up a sharp incline.

The solution is twofold: ensure the Weight Distribution Hitch is installed correctly and appropriately matched to the tongue and trailer weight. Second, while this is a little bit of a hassle, if you see that your truck and trailer will conflict because of the incline, you should stop disconnecting the weight distribution hitch and reconnect it once you are past the incline.

If you have a concern about your weight distribution setup, we will gladly give you our opinion at no charge. You would typically be charged one hour of labor if the setup needs to be corrected.

We would love to see you at our new Apple Valley location. As always, our goal is to take the hassle out of RVing and to make all of your travel adventures enjoyable.

You have enjoyed boondocking at your favorite nature site and are coming home. The last thing you need to do is stop and dump your black and grey tanks before you park your RV in your spot at home. You pull into the dumpsite—you have done this multiple times without any problem—remove the waste cap cover, and before you get a chance to pull the valve handle, you are baptized with a rush of black or grey water. Out of your mouth come a few words you rarely say, but they accurately convey the moment's sentiment. You may say this has never happened to me. But it is only a matter of time until a small amount of debris gets stuck in the seal of your gate valve or it fails altogether.

The good news is that there is a way to prevent you from having that experience. First, make sure that you use a good waste digester. We recommend Unique's RV Digest-It. Second, use a drain screen to catch food solids that would end up in your grey tank. But the ultimate safeguard is to add an external Twist On Waste Valve to your 3" termination fitting and put your waste cap cover on the extra valve. The additional gate valve will protect you from being baptized with black or grey water.

This valve costs around $32.00, and we have them in stock. We aim to provide you with products and information to take the hassle out of RVing and enable you to enjoy your travel adventures.

At RV Supply Center, we understand the growing popularity of RV travel and the desire for greater freedom on the road. One of the best upgrades you can make to enhance your RV experience is installing solar panels. Our team of experts is passionate about helping you make informed decisions about your RV solar installation. Learn more about the top four reasons why investing in an RV solar system not only makes your travels more enjoyable but also provides practical benefits for any RV owner.

As RV enthusiasts, we all crave the freedom of the open road, the thrill of new adventures, and the serenity of remote destinations. But, with this lifestyle comes the need for reliable, efficient, and sustainable power sources. One of the best solutions? Solar power. Read more about why you should consider working with our team at RV Supply Center in Hesperia, CA, to make the switch to solar for your RV, then contact us to get started!

Oh, the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we've no place to go Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow It would help if you didn't face any frightful RV repairs this coming year, so we have some simple tips.

Second, keeping up on your RV's roof maintenance is vital to ensure your RV has a long life. The roof is the heart of your RV, and if it fails, it can be fatal. So, we offer free roof inspections to help you avoid a problem. We can inspect your roof anytime Monday-Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is always helpful if you call us to ensure our technicians are available.

We will give you a quote for any repairs your roof may need, or we will show you the products and give you some tips on how to use them if you would like to do it yourself. Also, mention this post, and we will provide you with 10% off your repairs or any roof-related product you purchase.

First, to avoid plumbing problems due to freezing temps this winter. We recommend you use a compressor with a fitting that we stock in the store (see the picture). It screws into your city water fill. Set the compressor at 55 psi, and while pressurizing the system, have someone open each faucet one by one and depress the toilet pedal or hand flush to blow all the excess water out of the system.

We recommend this method over adding RV anit-freeze to the system because if you want to use the RV in the winter, you will not have to flush the system; you add water and are off on your RVing adventure.

Also, you can add a little RV anit-freeze to the traps and make sure that your holding tanks are mostly empty. Also, pull the low point drain to your fresh water tank. One last thing is to drain your water heater, and if it is tankless, you will want to check your owner's manual to see how you drain the copper coils. Make sure if you use RV anti-freeze to bypass your water heater. If not, you will get a horrendous odor that you will never be able to get rid of.

Our goal is to take the hassle out of RVing and enable you to enjoy your travel adventures.

Ask RV Supply Center Thursday

We usually answer questions related to recreational vehicles. But considering the season, here is a question that needs answering.

Who is Jesus?

You may not know it, but this is the most critical question you will consider in your life. It has eternal ramifications. Let us begin to answer the question with an undeniable reality.

The world is a broken place. When we say the world, we are talking about human beings. Every human being knows that they are not the person they should be. The word of God describes this problem as falling short of the glory of God and not obeying God's law.

Man's fallenness is directly connected to Adam representing the human race in the garden, and when he sinned, we sinned in him. Adam violated God's command to not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

The result of Adam's sin was the corruption of his own life and the lives of all his posterity. Thus, death spread to all mankind because of the imputed guilt of Adam's sin.

God did not leave Adam in this hopeless estate but promised him that his offspring through Eve would crush the head of the serpent who had deceived her. Thus, God promised from the earliest moment of history to send a Redeemer, who would be born of a woman under the law, to redeem His people from the bondage of sin, restoring our relationship with God, the Father.

Thus enters the angel Gabriel 2000 years ago, to a virgin, betrothed to be married to Joesph, announcing to her that she would bear a son. Mary asks a reasonable question: how, since I have not known a man?

Gabriel responded by saying, Mary, do not be afraid; you have found favor with God. The child will be the Son of the Most God, who will sit on the throne of David, and His kingdom will have no end. You will call his name Jesus. Gabriel tells Joseph to take Mary as His wife, for the child she carries is conceived by the Holy Spirit; Jesus will be His name, for He will save His people from their sins.

Jesus, God's Son, being fully God and fully man, came into the world, and where the first Adam failed, the second Adam lived a perfect life of obedience in the flesh. He stood where our first father fell and gave his life on the cross as the perfect lamb of God, atoning for the sins of His people. Therefore, the promised offspring crushed the serpent's head, freeing His people from the bondage of sin.

So, who is Jesus? He is the Savior of the world, who was born, died, rose from the dead, and ascended to the right hand of the Father, who will come again to judge the world. Christmas is the perfect time to trust, worship, and humble yourself before the Savior. We often see this as a request, but if you read God's word, it is a command. And if you spurn His command, you forfeit God's mercy and invite His judgment.

May God richly bless each of you and your family this Christmas!

We appreciate and are grateful to God for our loyal customers, and the best gift we could give you this Christmas is to point you to Jesus.

The fall season is an excellent time to tackle various things that must be maintained on your RV. The roof is one of those things that will only give you a problem once it is too late. If you have an EPDM or TPO rubber roof, it will need some yearly maintenance. Those roofs need to be cleaned and have a UV protection applied.

Your roof can be cleaned with a mild dish soap, gentle cleaner, and a sponge mop. You do not want to use any brush or abrasive device. You do not want to exfoliate the roof because this causes it to wear prematurely and causes excess chalking.

Also, you want to avoid using a pressure washer or making any twisting turns with your feet when you are on your roof. Either of these can cause your roof to wrinkle or tear in the worst case.

We sell various products that clean and protect your roof in the same process. Or, if you have used your cleaner, we have a Protect-All product that gives you UV protection. The price for a gallon is around $49, and depending on the length of your RV, it will provide you with two treatments.

We are constantly working to take the hassle out of owning your RV and make your travel adventures more enjoyable. So we offer free roof inspections. We will either show you the products you need or give you an estimate for our service department to take care of your roof.

Mention this Tech Tip and get 10% off any products or services highlighted above. This offer ends 10/23/23.

Question: Are Dog Bone or Puck electrical adapters safe to use?

Answer: First, let's answer the question of what a dog bone or puck adaptor is and what function they serve. These electrical adapters allow you to connect to a power outlet that provides less power than your RV needs but gives you some reduced electrical functions. The adapters will usually allow you to charge your batteries. However, on some 50 amp RVs reduced with a puck adapter for a 110v outlet, it will not allow any power into the RV.

The 50 amp dog bone adapter has two power connections, a ground and a neutral. When you reduce it with the dog bone to a 30 amp connection, the two power connections are reduced into one, with the other two being ground and neutral. The effect of this reduction is that you only have 30 amps of power available. The power reduction means you cannot run both A/C's simultaneously; you will only be able to run one. In addition, you will not be able to run your A/C and microwave simultaneously.

There are some dangers to running on an adapter. There are times when you draw more power than the adapter can handle, but it will not trip a breaker, and it will cause the adapter to melt. If this happens, it could cause a fire. So, you want to ensure you only run the amount of power through your adapter it is rated to handle; anything else can cause a problem.

Electrical adapters give you flexibility, but they need to be used wisely.

We stock every adapter you need, and we love to take the hassle out of owning your RV and make every travel adventure more enjoyable.

I am sure that most of you reading this don't remember the TV series "Get Smart." The lead character played a parody of a secret agent. His name was Maxwell Smart. And he was anything but smart; one of his catchphrases was "missed by that much" while holding his finger close together. While Agent Smart was not smart, we have a Tech Tip for you, which is a Smart Plug.

It is a smart change to make to your RV because the current twist lock plugs are often a fire hazard. The reason for this is the curvature of the connector, the small contact surface area, and the way the connection is made. The connection relies on a small dimple to run either 30 or 50 amps through. Once that connection loses its tension and becomes loose, it becomes hot, and as it grows worse, it will eventually melt the head.

The Smart Plug has a spring-loaded connector with 47% more surface connection area.

The Smart Plug is the solution to your shore power connection melting.

Here is a list of features:

• Straight-in, single-step operation means no more twisting or fiddling with locking rings
• Plug shape takes the guesswork out of connecting, so it's simple to use, even in the dark
• A multi-point locking system removes strain from connection points
• Side levers snap with audible feedback and keep the plug in place
• The interior clamp bears the weight of the cord to support wiring in the body
• The inlet cap snaps down onto the plug body when in use to hold the cord in place and reduce strain
• Integrated seals keep your equipment safe from the elements
• The inlet cap seal keeps out rain and debris when traveling
• Flat electrical pins increase contact area compared to curved pins in twist locks
• Reduces heat caused by electrical resistance
• Blue LED light illuminates to indicate power is flowing
• High-quality materials hold up to extreme climates or out on the water
• Marine-grade stainless steel components hold up season after season
• Nickel-plated brass electrical pins and tinned wires resist corrosion
• Plastics are UV and heat-resistant Valox 553U resins

The installation requires no modification and uses the existing holes in your RV. The Black 50 amp kit sells for around $259.99, and installation is $125.00.

When we find solutions to common problems, we love to take the hassle out of RVing and make your travel adventures more enjoyable.

Question:

I bought a new 5th wheel and wanted to know what needs regular maintenance?

Answer:

Regular maintenance is essential for the best performance and life of the appliances and RV systems. Listed below are our suggestions for maintenance.

Monthly:

• Check the water level in lead-acid batteries.
• Check the tire pressure.

Yearly:

• Clean and service the A/C.
• Clean and service the water heater.
• Repack bearings and inspect running gear.
• Inspect roof.
• LP pressure check.
• Check the operation, and replace the batteries of the LP Detector, CO2 Detector, Smoke Alarm.
• Service and test the RV batteries.
• Lube the slides and check the slide seals.
• Inspect the coupler and lubricate.
• Sanitize the freshwater system.
• Check the power cord head.
• Check the 7-way trailer plug and clean it with an electrical contact cleaner.
• Check the awning and slide-topper operation and clean the fabric.
• Check the torque on your tire lugs.

Every Other Year:

• Clean and service refrigerator and furnace.
• Check the charging system and test the batteries.
• Deep clean holding tanks.
• Inspect kingpin.

While this list is not exhaustive, it is the perfect place to start.

If you follow the list above, it will take a lot of the hassle out of owning your RV and make your travel adventures more enjoyable.