Water pump quit? Furnace clicking but won't light? Slide stuck halfway out at the campground? Alberta RV Guide has detailed, step-by-step troubleshooting for the problems that actually happen, written for RVers who deal with Alberta winters, hail, gravel roads and mountain grades.
Plumbing & Water
RV water pump won't run, runs but no water, or keeps cycling? Follow this step-by-step guide to check fuses, switches, the strainer, air leaks and the pressure switch.
Easy to moderatePropane & Heating
RV furnace fan runs but no flame? Furnace clicks and locks out? Check propane supply, 12V voltage, the sail switch, exhaust and intake vents and the limit switch, safely.
ModerateSlide-Outs & Leveling
Slide-out won't go in or out, moves crooked, or stops halfway? Check battery voltage, fuses, obstructions and the motor, and learn how to retract a slide manually.
ModerateElectrical: 12V, 120V & Solar
RV house battery won't charge on shore power or while driving? Test battery voltage, the disconnect switch, converter breaker and fuses, and wiring with this step-by-step guide.
ModerateWinterizing & De-Winterizing
Complete RV winterizing guide for Canadian winters: drain tanks and water heater, blow out lines, add RV antifreeze, protect batteries, seals and propane, and keep rodents out.
ModerateRoof, Seals & Leaks
Find RV roof and wall leaks with a step-by-step inspection, then make temporary and permanent repairs with the right sealants for EPDM, TPO and fibreglass roofs.
ModerateWinterizing for chinook freeze-thaw cycles, protecting your rig from Calgary hail, storage tips, spring shake-down, Banff, Jasper, Kananaskis, Drumheller and Waterton trip advice, and the basics of Alberta's licensing, trailer-brake and equipment rules, with links to the official sources.
Calgary & Alberta
Calgary-specific RV winterizing advice: why chinooks and freeze-thaw cycles are hard on RVs, when to winterize, air vs antifreeze, and how to protect batteries, seals and roofs.
Calgary & Alberta
Protect your RV from Alberta hailstorms: where and when hail hits, practical prevention steps, how to inspect for damage after a storm, temporary repairs and the insurance process.
Calgary & Alberta
How to store an RV through a Calgary winter: choosing indoor, covered or outdoor storage, city parking bylaws, snow load, rodent prevention, batteries, tires and mid-winter checks.
Want to camp beyond the campground? Learn the Public Lands Camping Pass, the 14-day rule and Public Land Use Zone rules, then explore ten official areas within reach of Calgary.
Crown land camping
How random camping on Alberta Crown land works: the Public Lands Camping Pass, 14-day stay limit, Public Land Use Zones, the Kananaskis exceptions, fire bans and Leave No Trace, with official links.
Crown land camping
Ten official Public Land Use Zones for RV-friendly public land camping near Calgary and along Alberta's Eastern Slopes, with general area, RV notes, access tips and official alberta.ca links.
Printable checklist
Free printable RV pre-trip checklist: walk-around inspection, hitch and trailer brakes, tires, propane, interior lock-down and final departure checks.
Printable checklist
Free printable RV winterizing checklist for Canadian winters: tanks, water heater, low-point drains, blow-out, RV antifreeze, batteries, propane, rodent-proofing and storage.
Printable checklist
Free printable spring RV de-winterizing checklist: flush antifreeze, sanitize the fresh water system, refill the water heater, leak checks, propane and appliance tests, safety alarms.
Printable checklist
Free printable monthly RV maintenance checklist covering batteries, tires, roof and seals, propane and safety alarms, plumbing, appliances, slides and chassis.
