Welcome to, DudesRv.com My goal with this site is to provide you with knowledge about your RV.

Here you'll find, Hints, Tips, Drawings, Mysteries, How To's and RV folklore exposed.
All drawings and schematics open in a new window.

Drawing: A Block Diagram of how my '72 Melmar is wired. You may find it useful somehow.
Drawing: All Common Water Heater Bypass Configurations
Drawing: Here's a couple flow charts for furnace operation with [older] and [newer] igniter boards.(Newer will come later)
Experiment: WFCO These tests are still ongoing!
How To: Step by step instructions to replace or upgrade a roof vent available HERE (This is a rough draft!)
Misc.: Curious about converter output voltages? Here's a simple Comparison Table of three popular brands.
Mystery: What's inside my PD converter? The GUTS! (Still under construction)
Myth: Water heater Pressure/Temp valve is SUPPOSED to leak? ["Air-cushion" misconceptions]
Myth: Aftermarket anode rod used in Atwood WH voids warranty.
Project: Parallax Automatic Load Shed Device. A really simple easy project anyone can do to stop that breaker from tripping (under construction)
Schematic: Parallax 6300 Converter A properly orientated and resized original drawing. You can use MS Paint to resize if you want.
Tip: Clean that AC condenser!
Tip: Check your air conditioner's Delta temp! If you think your AC isn't cooling properly, try this first!
Tip: "The Cold Air Furnace" (coming someday)
Tip: If you don't have instructions for the Marshall automatic dual tank regulator, you can view them Here.
Tip: The Dave Way of things (ideas from a neighbor). This is just for fun.