There's only one RV ownership thing that requires more skill than being able to repair the RV yourself when convenient ... and that is having the skill to hopefully plan ahead enough so as to keep at least some broken things altering trips too drastically.
We sometimes don't overnight in campgrounds close to help or places where we have phone or internet service in order to call for help. The real challenge is having enough Plans B and C along on RV trips so as to get by until either yourself or someone else can eventually repair things properly and permanently - no matter where your're camping or traveling.
For instance, in our 24 foot motorhome:
- We have five ways of recharging our RV batteries.
- We have fours ways of preparing hot food.
- We have four ways of heating our RV.
- We have two sources of stored fresh water.
- We have four ways of cooling our RV.
- We have a large place to store trash on board if the coach waste baskets become full.
- We have two ways of repairing a tire that is leaking, in addition to a compressor to re-inflate the repaired tire, and in addition to a spare tire.
- We have two full length sewer hoses on board.
- We have three fresh water fill hoses on board.
- We have two generators on board.
- We have access to the roof at all times.
- We have a caulking gun, two types of caulks, and a roll of EternaBond on board.
- We have a spare waste valve along.
I guess the motto of "Prepare for the Worst and Pray for the Best" might apply to keeping one's RV going while out and about.
