Free RV manuals
How the systems in your RV work
Plain how to guides for the systems in a travel trailer, fifth wheel or motorhome. Written for first time renters and new owners, and free to read. Each one points you to the maker's own manual when you need the fine print.
ManualFresh water and the water heaterCity water, the fresh tank, the pump and the water heater. How to fill it, turn it on and keep it clean.5 partsManualBlack and gray tanksThe order, the hose, the valves and what to put down the toilet. Dumping your tanks the right way, step by step.4 partsManualShore power and batteries30 amp and 50 amp shore power, the 12 volt battery side and the inverter. What runs on what, and how not to trip a breaker.4 partsManualPropane, furnace and fridgeOpening the tanks, lighting the stove, running the furnace and fridge, and what to do if you smell gas.5 partsManualSlide outsWhen to open them, when not to, and what to check first. Slide outs are the most common repair on a rental, and most of it is avoidable.4 partsManualAwningsPower and manual awnings, how to set them, and why wind is the thing that breaks them.4 partsManualWinterizing and spring start upDrain it, bypass the water heater and fill the lines with RV antifreeze. Then how to undo it all in spring.4 partsManualGeneratorsStarting it, loading it, keeping it healthy, and staying safe from exhaust.4 partsManualHitching a trailerCoupler, safety chains, breakaway cable and lights. A simple routine to hitch up the same way every time.4 partsManualThe water heaterGas, electric or both. How to fill it, light it, drain it and care for the anode rod, plus what to do when there is no hot water.4 partsManualThe refrigeratorGas and electric absorption fridges, 12 volt compressor fridges, how long they take to cool and how to keep food cold on the road.4 partsManualThe roof air conditionerHow much power it needs, why it freezes up, how to clean the filters and what to try before you call for help.4 partsManualThe furnaceA propane furnace with a 12 volt fan. How it starts, why it drains the battery and what to check when it blows cold air.4 partsManualLeveling and jacksBlocks, tongue jacks, stabilizers and auto leveling. How to get level, why it matters and why stabilizers are not for lifting.4 partsManualTires, wheels and bearingsTire age, pressure and load, lug nut torque and when to service trailer wheel bearings. The parts that cause the most trouble on the road.4 partsManualTrailer brakes and breakawayElectric brakes, the brake controller in your truck, how to set the gain and how to test the breakaway switch.4 partsManualRoof and sealsWater is the biggest enemy of an RV. How to check the roof and seams, which sealant to use and the signs of a leak.4 partsManualThe toiletHow to flush, what paper to use and how to keep the black tank from clogging or smelling.4 partsManualPropane, smoke and CO alarmsWhere each alarm is, what each one means, how to test them and why the propane alarm sometimes beeps on a low battery.4 partsManualSolar and lithium batteriesHow solar charges your batteries, what lithium changes, and how to tell how much power you really have left.4 partsManualTowing a car behind a motorhomeWhich cars can be towed four down, the gear you need, and the steps before and after every tow.4 partsManualWeight and payloadWhat GVWR, cargo capacity and tongue weight mean, how to weigh your rig, and why sway almost always starts with weight.4 parts
Manuals by make and model
200 of the RV lines most often seen on the road. Each one has how its systems work, every recall on file and where to get the official manual.
Airstream
Alliance
Coachmen
CrossRoads
Cruiser RV
DRV
Dutchmen
Fleetwood
- American Eagle
- American Heritage
- American Tradition
- Bounder
- Discovery
- Excursion
- Expedition
- Fiesta
- Flair
- Jamboree
- Mallard
- Pace Arrow
- Pioneer
- Providence
- Prowler
- Revolution
- Southwind
- Storm
- Terra
- Terry
- Tioga
- Wilderness
Forest River
- Berkshire
- Cardinal
- Cedar Creek
- Cherokee
- FR3
- Flagstaff
- Forester
- Georgetown
- Ibex
- Impression
- Ozark
- R-Pod
- Riverstone
- Rockwood
- Sabre
- Salem
- Sandpiper
- Sandstorm
- Shockwave
- Sierra
- Stealth
- Sunseeker
- Surveyor
- Vengeance
- Vibe
- Wildcat
- Wildwood
- Work And Play
- XLR
Grand Design
Gulf Stream
Heartland
- Big Country
- Bighorn
- Cyclone
- Elkridge
- Mallard
- North Trail
- Pioneer
- Prowler
- Road Warrior
- Sundance
- Torque
- Trail Runner
- Wilderness
Holiday Rambler
Itasca
Jayco
- Designer
- Eagle
- Eagle HT
- Greyhawk
- Jay Feather
- Jay Flight
- Jay Flight SLX
- Jay Series
- Octane
- Pinnacle
- Precept
- Redhawk
- Seismic
- Seneca
- Talon
- White Hawk
KZ
Keystone
- Alpine
- Arcadia
- Avalanche
- Bullet
- Carbon
- Challenger
- Cougar
- Everest
- Fuzion
- Hideout
- Hornet
- Laredo
- Montana
- Montana High Country
- Montana Mountaineer
- Outback
- Passport
- Raptor
- Retreat
- Springdale
- Sprinter
Newmar
Palomino
Prime Time
Skyline
Starcraft
Thor Motor Coach
Tiffin
Winnebago
Find the manual for your rig
Your model year and VIN are on the sticker by the entry door or in the glove box. The makers below keep their own manuals online, free to read.
- Airstream · Owner manuals and parts books
- Forest River · Owner manuals and component manuals
- Grand Design · Owner manuals by model
- Jayco · Owner manuals by year
- Keystone · Owner manuals by year
- Thor Motor Coach · Motorhome owner manuals
- Winnebago · Operator manuals and diagrams
- Lippert · Slides, awnings, jacks and leveling
- Dometic · Fridges, air conditioners and awnings
- Suburban · Furnaces and water heaters
- Cummins Onan · RV generators
- NHTSA · Recall lookup by VIN
- Thetford and Norcold · Norcold fridges and Thetford toilets
- Dexter · Trailer axles, brakes and bearings
- Coleman Mach · Roof air conditioners and heat pumps
- CAT Scale · Truck scales to weigh your rig
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