About Alberta RV Guide

I've been working on RVs for the last 20 years. Fixing them, towing them, and getting them back on the road. If it's on an RV, I've probably had my hands on it. Furnaces that won't light, slides that won't move, water pumps that quit the night before a long weekend, roofs leaking after a hailstorm. I've seen it all, and a lot of it more than once.

I'm based in Calgary, so I know what our weather does to an RV. A chinook can melt everything one day, then it's minus 30 the next, and that's hard on plumbing, seals, and batteries. Most of the problems I see could have been avoided, or fixed in the driveway with the right info and a few basic tools.

That's why I started Alberta RV Guide. I wanted one place where RV owners can get straight answers from someone who actually does this work. No fluff, just what to check, what to fix, and when it's time to call a pro.

If you've got a question or a problem I haven't covered yet, send me a note at info@albertarvguide.ca. I read every one.

– Cary

Why this site exists

Most RV problems aren't mysterious. They follow a pattern: no power, no fuel, no air, or a part that's worn out. With a multimeter, a few hand tools and a calm, step-by-step approach, many owners can find the cause themselves, save a trip to a busy service shop (often booked for weeks in spring) and get back on the road.

A lot of RV advice online is written for warm-weather U.S. RVing. Here in Alberta we deal with -30 °C cold snaps, chinooks that thaw and refreeze everything in a day, hail that can shred a roof, dry air that cracks seals, and long mountain grades. These guides are written with that in mind, and they still apply wherever you camp.

How the guides are written

• Safety first. Every guide flags propane, 120V and brake hazards, and says plainly when to stop and call a certified technician.
• Systematic troubleshooting. Check the simple, free things first, then work toward the expensive parts.
• No made-up numbers. Where a specification matters (torque, pressure, voltage), the guides tell you to use your manufacturer's figure rather than guessing.
• Official sources for rules. Alberta licensing, equipment and park information links straight to alberta.ca, Alberta Parks and Parks Canada.

How the site is funded

The guides are free. The site earns a small commission when you buy tools or parts through Amazon.ca links, at no extra cost to you. See the affiliate disclosure. The printable Alberta RV Troubleshooting Handbook is free when you join the email list.

Important

I'm sharing what has worked for me and what manufacturers generally recommend. This isn't a substitute for your owner's manual or a certified RV technician. If a repair involves gas lines, the main 120V panel, structural work or brakes and you're not confident, have a professional do it.