There is one argument posed here that keeps getting repeated in one form or another and that is this: That not everyone can learn to do these things or that not everyone is capable because they don't have a "Basic" knowledge of electricity or mechanics.
This argument is curious. NO ONE was born with these skills everyone who has them learned them. Anyone with the reading and computer skills to be reading this forum is capable of opening a book or going online to learn to do simple diagnosing and repair tasks whether it be for their home or RV.
I agree that not everyone can learn to do Brain Surgery from a book or YouTube But be serious. Anyone who picks up the book I recommended above can diagnose and repair virtually any system on their RV.
Now they will probably not be able to diagnose a fault on a printed circuit card in their furnace or Refrigerator BUT they could with help from other sources isolate the problem TO THAT part, remove it and replace it with a new one, instead of being told by the RV dealer that they need a NEW REFRIGERATOR or furnace. And this is an extreme example. Most will be far far simpler.
Barring those with serious physical or mental challenges really anyone can if they so choose teach themselves, seek advice and help and perform the vast majority of common repairs to their RV.
I guess I just have more confidence in my fellow man to have the ability to learn and apply that knowledge than some here.
