Helping RVers & RV Techs Stay Informed—One Tip, Tool, and Tutorial at a Time
We’re excited to share what we’ve been working on—from new videos and tech tips to tools and services designed to support RVers and mobile techs alike. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s jump right in!
🔥 What We’ve Been Up To
On Patreon:
We’ve kicked off our Bread and Butter (BNB) series with a deep dive into A/C repairs—one of the four most profitable and essential services for mobile RV techs. This series will cover A/C, Furnace, Water Heater, and Fridge repairs. Our latest video walks through how to offer rooftop A/C service with the right tools, training, and tips to help you confidently add this service to your business.
See a preview here: Offering A/C Repair as a Mobile RV Tech
Coming up next in the BNB series:
- Furnace Repairs
- Water Heater Repairs
- Fridge Repairs
We also hosted a Zoom Estimate Workshop, where we broke down real-world A/C repair estimates and invoices. It was a great chance to learn how to price jobs, explain repairs, and ask questions in a supportive community of techs and DIYers.
See a preview here: Real A/C Repair Estimates Unpacked
See the full videos by joining us on Patreon!
📺 On YouTube
We’re back in action and ramping up weekly video releases!
Recent highlight: RV Water Heater Failures
Darren walks through ruptured tanks, key components, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
🔧 Learn about:
- Check valves, motor aid systems, heating elements
- Gas trains, anode rods, pop-off valves, and more
- Pro tips for diagnosis, repair, and safety
🎥 Watch now:
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🛠️ RV Tech Tip: Anode Rods & Your Water Heater
Suburban water heaters use steel tanks and require anode rods to prevent corrosion.
Atwood/Dometic units have aluminum tanks and do not use anode rods—installing one can cause damage.
💡 Pro Tip: If your RV water smells like rotten eggs, switching to a zinc rod may help.
🔧 Quick Check Steps
- Turn off power/water
- Relieve pressure
- Remove & inspect rod
- Replace if worn (<½”)
- Use Teflon tape on threads
- Flush tank to remove sediment
🎥 Watch our fun short on anode rods:
A small part with a big impact—anode rods protect your tank and save you money!
🤝 Collaboration Spotlight
We recently teamed up with Debbie Bruening from Deb’s RV Services—an RV Inspector turned YouTuber and aspiring tech. We had a great time recording content together and sharing ideas. Keep an eye out for our collab videos releasing soon!
Check out Deb’s channel: Deb’s RV Services
🧰 Tool Spotlight: LP Tap Jig – Quick Connect Version
Fall is the season for furnace and water heater service—and this tool is a must-have.
The LP Tap Jig – Quick Connect Version gives RV techs a convenient way to tap into LP gas lines and appliances to monitor LP flow and read pressure. It includes a variety of fittings and is designed for quick, reliable access during diagnostics and repairs.
🍂 Why It Matters:
Whether you’re servicing a furnace, water heater, or other LP appliance, this tool helps you work safely and efficiently.
⚠️ Reminder: Always follow state regulations, licensing, and safety protocols when working on RV LP systems.
🛒 Shop tools here: My RV Works Store
🔥 New Service Offering: Furnace Annual Service
We’ve offered this service before—but now it’s official!
Our Furnace Annual Service is now a dedicated offering to help RVers get ready for the cold season. We’ll inspect, clean, and prep your furnace to make sure it’s safe and reliable when you need it most.
🚐 For now, this service is available locally—you’ll need to bring your furnace to us.
📦 Starting in 2026, we’ll be able to accept shipped units from anywhere in the U.S.
⏳ Don’t wait—fall is almost here!
There’s still time to get your furnace serviced before the cold weather sets in and your RV heating system needs to be up and running.
💸 Mention this newsletter in your service request to get 5% off our furnace annual service!
📬 Submit your request here: https://myrvworks.com/submit-service-request/
That’s a wrap!
Be sure to check out our latest videos, shop tools, and schedule your Furnace Annual Service before the cold hits! We’ll be back next time with more tips, tools, and tutorials!
Until then, happy camping and safe travels!
Thanks for being part of the My RV Works community!
- The My RV Works Team