Sept/Oct 2014 Issue of RV Technician

Welcome to RV Technician. 

With temperatures starting to fall now, RVers are going to be having a moment of truth—when they turn on their thermostats, will heat come blowing out or…not?  

Furnace problems can run the gamut from the complex to the simple. Is it a voltage problem, or is it a mouse nest in the blower? You’ll find a detailed guide to furnace troubleshooting in this issue that covers the entire system, starting with the thermostat and working through the other components. RV Technician thanks writer Greg Wischmeyer for this story and the accompanying photos.

Next up is a story from Steve Savage describing a simple approach to replacing batteries in a battery bank. Replacing one or two batteries might not be a big deal, but when you’re dealing with six, things can get dicey. Savage says he’s seen his share of terminals melted on batteries when the connections were incorrect. Try his method for keeping track of what goes where and see if it saves you time and headaches.

If you’re a certified technician, you’ve put in the hard work and long hours to attain that status – don’t risk losing it. Be sure you get the continuing education credits needed for recertification. There are more training sources out there then you might think. RVDA Service Consultant Tony Yerman has started a list of offerings that qualify for CEUs and will update it periodically.

Finally, RVDA’s convention is also a source of training and CEUs. Check the special convention section for what’s available.  The convention is Nov. 10-14 in Las Vegas.
 

Table of Contents

• Furnaces - Troubleshooting common furnace problems 
  
• Batteries - A simplified method for replacing multiple batteries in battery packs
  
• Training - Sources of training that qualify for continuing education units (CEUs)
  
• Convention/Expo - The 2014 RV Dealers Convention/Expo offers educational opportunities for techs