Graduate – William Turner – Certified RV Walk Through

William (Bill) E. Turner

“Certified RV Walk Through”

Graduate of the Mobile RV Academy – August, 2009

Personal Information:

William (Bill) E. Turner

P.O. Box 1341

Henderson, Texas  75653

Phone: 903-649-0030

Email: bill@weturner.com

Website:  www.certifiedrvwalkthrough.com

  RV Experience:

 I am an experienced RVer.  I camped as a young boy and have continued to enjoy camping throughout my adult life.  I raised our children to love and experience the outdoors through the joy of camping.  My wife and I have continued the family camping tradition, but we experience it now through the comforts of an RV.  We totally enjoy RVing and have found it to be one of the most satisfying ways to spend quality time together, meet wonderful people, and experience first hand this great nation of ours.  We have traveled with our RV in Texas, Arkansas, Okalahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico.

 RV Certification & Education:

 I have completed certified and specific component studies through “Mobil RV Academy” in order to gain a more technical foundation of the recreational vehicle.

 “Mobile RV Academy” and www.EverythingRVTV.com is owned and operated by Terry and Evada Cooper.  Terry, also know as “The Texas RV Professor” is a master certified RV technician, and technical instructor at Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas; teaching a recreational vehicle technician certification program.  A complete bio on Terry Cooper can be found on www.mobilervacademy.com, click on the “About” tab.

 Certified Walk Through Technician:

 This course of study has been endorsed by the Texas Recreational Vehicles Association

(TRVA).

• Dealer, Campground, RV Rental Relations
• Customer Relations
• Interior Features Overview
• Exterior Features Overview
• Appliance Operations
• Electrical System
• Hitches, Brakes, Axles & Tires
• Add-On Sales Opportunities

RV Inspector:

• Step by step inspection procedure with written report
• Provides an independent evaluation of the general condition of the RV
• Written report can be used to assist in acquiring bank financing or negotiating purchase price with seller
• Exterior Inspection – Roof to Running Gear
• Slide outs, Jacks, Landing Legs
• Inspect all Appliances
• Inspect fire and safety Equipment
• Plumbing System – Fresh & Waste Water
• Evaluate the Electrical System
• Propane System Leak & Pressure Testing

Specific Component Studies:

Electrical System:

• Basic RV Electric System
• DC Voltage
• AC Voltage
• OHMS & WATTS Law
• Electrical Hand Tool Usage
• Basic Safety Procedures
• Wind & Solar Power

Water System:

• Maintenance & Service
• Fresh water tank & System sanitizing
• Water Filtration
• Water Pump
• City Water Regulations
• Waste Water Tanks & Chemicals
• Flush Systems & Monitor Panels
• Toilet Operation & Minor Repairs
• Showers – Inside & Outside

Propane System:

• The Characteristics of Propane
• Regulators, Excess Flow Values, Overfill Protection Devices, High Pressure Hoses
• Difference between a DOT Cylinder and ASME Tank
• How to test for leaks
• Testing PL detector in your RV
• State of Texas Regulations and Rules

Air Conditioner:

• Coleman, Dometic, Carrier
• How do RV Air Conditioners Work
• How to test the Efficiency of your RV Air Conditioner
• Cleaning the Air Filters
• Finding Air Leaks
• Simple maintenance procedures to keep you A/C running Efficiently

Furnace:

• How a RV furnace works
• Simple maintenance procedures
• Atwood – Suburban  how are they different
• Basic trouble shooting skills
• Cleaning & Maintaining the burner assembly
• How to install Mud Dauber Screens

Water Heaters:

• Atwood – Suburban how are they different
• Cleaning & Maintaining the burner assembly and flu chamber
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Testing Thermocouple
• How to install Mud Daubers Screens
• Flushing & Winterizing Tank
• Anode Rod or No Anode Rod
• Curing “Weeping Water Heaters”
• Fowl smells & odors
• Quick 1-2-3 door latch replacement

Refrigerators:

• Dometic or Norcold  – Which one is yours
• Propane or Electric  – When and how to operate in various modes
• Basic maintenance – Cleaning cooling coils, Burner Assembly and Control Board
• How to install solar driven exhaust fan that are temperature controlled

Personal & Business References:

I will be pleased to provide both personal and business references upon request.