“We’re a bit upset about our 2014 trailer. It was a higher-end product and we expected higher-end quality. Recently we noticed the floor in front of our kitchen sink is...
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Smart Battery Charger – RV Straight Talk
We’ve read some about using a smart battery charger to help the battery last longer so we’re wondering if that’s true, and for that matter, what is a smart charger?...
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Rules for Using Child Seats in an RV – RV Straight Talk
“We plan to rent a motorhome and we have three kids, two of child safety seat age. We’re wondering about the rules for using child seats in an RV, is...
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Change out RV Tub for Shower – RV Straight Talk
“Is it hard to change out an RV tub and replace it with a shower stand? What are the standard sizes of a shower? – Bill”
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Video Answer: Will LT Tires work on a Trailer?
“Is it OK to change ST tires on my trailer to heavier weight LT tires?"
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Charge a Black Tank or Not – on Straight Talk with Jeff Johnston
"I have a friend who says he always puts some fresh water in his black tank after he dumps it. He says this helps him dump the tank the next...
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RV Batteries Discussed on Straight Talk with Jeff Johnston
This week, Eileen writes, "My RV's converter does a really slow job of charging my 12-volt battery. If I hook up a car battery charger, do I need to disconnect...
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‘Do I Need an RV Cover’ on Straight Talk with Jeff Johnston
'Do I Need an RV Cover - I live in an area with a lot of wind and sun' on Straight Talk with Jeff Johnston
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‘Should I deflate tires in hot weather’ on Straight Talk with Jeff Johnston
'Should I deflate my RV tires in hot weather' on Straight Talk with Jeff Johnston
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When on Shore Power Should Battery Remain On?
'When on Shore Power Should Battery Remain On?' on Straight Talk with Jeff Johnston
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Adjusting Weight Distribution System for Better Travel on Show Segment 2022-04
Jeff explains to us why having a weight distribution hitch is one thing; but if it's not set up properly, it'll do you no good. Jeff shows Michelle how to...
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Jeff began his automotive journalism career back in the late ‘70s as an Oregon-based photographer/writer freelancer, then started his first staff job at Truckin’ Magazine in 1982. Subsequent jobs at Four Wheeler magazine and a long stint as Technical Editor for Trailer Life magazine and MotorHome magazine were the basis for his 35-plus years of RV experience. His film work started back in junior high school and continues, for the last 10 years, as a producer and contributor for Rollin’ On TV.
New RV road test reports, technical product and how-to features are among his specialties, all created from a real-world user perspective.
In 2015 Jeff was honored with the RVIA Award for Distinguished Achievement in RV Journalism. The Distinguished Achievement in RV Journalism Award is presented to journalists for exemplary coverage of the RV industry or RV travel.
