Free RV fixes, every week.
Real diagnoses, tear‑downs, and trip‑saving tips from Major Fix It — the factory‑trained tech behind RV Journey Genie. No fluff. Just the stuff you actually need before the next breakdown.
Meet the Genie & the Tech behind every fix.
Two characters. One mission: get RV owners back on the road without the four‑figure shop bill. Here's how the Genie and Major Fix It got into the business of saving trips — and why your subscription pays for itself on the first real fix.
Fresh from the workshop.
How to Winterize an RV: Antifreeze vs. Air Blowout, Step by Step
One hard freeze with water in the lines can crack fittings, valves, and even the water heater tank. Two hours and $20 of pink antifreeze prevents all of it — if you hit every line, including the ones everyone forgets.
RV Slide-Out Won't Go In or Out? Voltage, Motors & the Manual Override
A slide that won't budge on checkout morning ruins a trip fast. Before you panic: it's usually low voltage or a $5 fuse — and every slide has a manual way home. Major walks you through it.
RV Generator Won't Start or Keeps Surging? The Fuel Fixes First
Generators are like dogs — leave them alone too long and they get weird. Most no-starts Major sees trace back to fuel: stale gas, a gummed carb, or a tank below the quarter mark.
RV Fridge Not Cooling? Absorption Refrigerator Troubleshooting
An RV absorption fridge has no compressor — it makes cold with a flame and gravity. That's why parking on a slope can shut it down, and why Major always asks 'does it work on gas?' first.
RV AC Running But Not Cooling? Coils, Capacitors & Freeze-Ups
A rooftop AC that hums along but blows warm air is the #1 mid-summer complaint Major hears. Nine times out of ten it's airflow or a capacitor — not a dead unit. Here's how to tell.
RV Dump Valve Leaking or Stuck? Lubrication & Replacement
Dump valve dripping at the cap or stiff to pull? It's worn seals or a dry blade — a cheap, bolt-in fix. Here's how Major lubes and replaces an RV gate valve.
RV Awning Sagging? Fabric Adjustment & Arm Re-Tensioning
Sagging fabric and pooling water ruin awnings — and a slack roller spring is usually why. Here's how to set pitch, re-tension safely, and know when to call a pro.
RV Furnace Won't Ignite? Sail Switch & Bug Blockage Fix
Furnace blower runs but never lights? The culprit is usually airflow — a weak battery, a dusty sail switch, or a mud-dauber nest in the burner tube. Here's the fix.
RV Freshwater Pump Replacement & How to Prime the Lines
Pump runs but no water? It's usually lost prime, not a dead pump. Here's how Major diagnoses, replaces, and primes a 12V RV water pump so it pulls strong again.
RV 12V House Battery Troubleshooting & Replacement
Dim lights, slow slides, or nothing at all on 12V? Here's how Major tests an RV house battery in two minutes with a multimeter — and tells a dead battery from a dead connection.
RV Slide-Out Seal Maintenance & Track Lubrication
Dry slide seals leak; dirty tracks grind. Here's the 20-minute seal-and-lube routine that keeps a slide-out gliding — and the common products that quietly wreck it.
RV Water Heater Anode Rod Replacement & Tank Flush
Rotten-egg hot water or a rumbling tank means sediment and a spent anode rod. Here's the 30-minute flush Major runs once a year to double the life of a water heater.
RV Faucet Replacement & P-Trap Leak Fixes (Step by Step)
A dripping faucet or a puddle under the sink is a 30-minute fix with parts from any hardware store. Here's how Major swaps an RV faucet and stops P-trap leaks for good.
How to Clear a Black Tank Clog (The "Pyramid Plug" Fix)
If your black tank reads "full" seconds after you dump, you've got a pyramid plug. Here's how Major breaks it up — and the one habit that guarantees it never forms again.
How to Reseal RV Roof Seams & Lap Joints (Before They Leak)
Water never enters an RV through the middle of the roof — it sneaks in at the seams. Here's the reseal Major runs every spring to stop a $6,000 soft-floor before it starts.
The 10 RV Repair Complaints That Fill Every Reddit Thread — And the Real Fix
Every RV subreddit runs on the same ten complaints — dealer waitlists, wrong parts, forum spirals. Here's each one, and the faster path Major runs instead.
How to Repair Your RV With AI (Fast, Step-by-Step) — Any Make or Model
"Can I just repair my RV with AI?" More and more, yes. Here's exactly how it works, where it beats Googling and forum threads, and where you still want a human in the loop.
Who is RV Journey Genie? Meet the Genie & Major Fix It.
The origin story of two characters who got tired of watching RV owners pay $1,000+ for fixes they could have done in 20 minutes — with the right tech in their pocket.
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The 10 RV repair complaints that fill every Reddit thread — and what to do instead.
3‑month dealer waitlists. $1,800 bills for a 20‑minute fix. Wrong parts. Forum guesswork. We pulled the top RV owner complaints and matched each one with the real solution.
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Why your slide‑out won't retract — 5 fixes before you call the shop.
The slide‑out is the #1 trip‑killer. Here's the diagnostic flow Major runs in under 22 minutes.