THE BOSS BROS BLOG

Real talk from the guys who fix RVs for a living — repair guides, maintenance tips, and honest advice out of Redding, CA.

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Plumbing & Water Systems 5 min

RV Black Tank Sensor Lying to You? Here's the Real Fix

Your tank is empty. Your monitor says FULL. You've dumped three times. The sensor is not broken — it's coated. Here's why it happens and the fix that actually works without replacing anything.

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Plumbing & Water Systems 7 min

RV Water Pump Troubleshooting — No Water, Won't Shut Off, Low Pressure

Your RV water pump is humming but nothing comes out, or it runs and never shuts off. Before you replace anything, work through this troubleshooting guide — most pump problems have a fixable cause that isn't the pump itself.

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Plumbing & Water Systems 4 min

Why Every RV Needs a Water Pressure Regulator (And What Happens Without One)

Campground water pressure can run over 100 PSI. Your RV plumbing is designed for 40-60 PSI max. Without a regulator, you're stressing every fitting in the rig every time you hook up — and eventually one of them fails inside a wall you can't see.

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Plumbing & Water Systems 5 min

RV Grey Tank Smelling? Here's Why and the Fix That Actually Works

Everyone blames the black tank but the grey tank is responsible for most RV odor complaints. It's sneaky, slow-building, and usually fixable without replacing anything. Here's the real cause and the fix that lasts.

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Plumbing & Water Systems 5 min

RV Water Heater Not Working? Diagnose It in 5 Minutes

Cold shower at the campsite because your RV water heater quit? Before you pull panels, run through this checklist — most failures come down to four causes you can rule out in minutes.

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Plumbing & Water Systems 5 min

RV Water Leak? How to Find It Before It Destroys Your Floor

RV water damage doesn't announce itself — it whispers. A soft spot, a musty smell, bubbling paint around a window. By the time it's obvious, the floor joists are already rotting. Here's how to find it first.

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Plumbing & Water Systems 4 min

RV Toilet Won't Flush (Or Won't Stop) — Here's the Fix

A toilet that won't flush is an inconvenience. One that won't stop running is quietly draining your fresh water tank into the black tank. Either way, it's almost always the same fix.

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Plumbing & Water Systems 7 min

RV Winterization Guide — Complete Step-by-Step Process

Winterizing an RV wrong — or skipping it — is one of the most reliable ways to write yourself a $1,500–$3,000 repair bill in the spring. Here's the complete process in order. Do every step.

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Plumbing & Water Systems 7 min

How to Replace an RV Water Pump — Step-by-Step DIY Guide

Replacing an RV water pump is one of the more approachable DIY repairs on a rig — no specialized tools, no cutting into walls. The job is: disconnect power, swap hoses, reconnect power, test. Most people finish in under an hour.

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Plumbing & Water Systems 5 min

Shurflo vs Flojet RV Water Pump — Which One Should You Buy?

When your RV water pump needs replacing, the choice almost always comes down to two brands: Shurflo and Flojet. They look similar, cost about the same, and both do the job. But there are real differences worth knowing before you order.

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