Are you an RV Guru, a fairly well informed RV enthusiast, or are you an “RV For Dummies” candidate? Check it out and let’s hear how you score.
1) When changing lanes you use your directional signal. The signal should be canceled when…
A) When you are completely in the new lane.
B) When you are at least half way into the new lane.
C) As soon as you start crossing into the new lane.
2) When descending a steep long grade and slowing is needed, the service brakes should be…
A) Not needed
B) Applied lightly during the descent
C) Applied hard and released as needed
3) The coolant in a large diesel engine is….
A) Polypropylene antifreeze.
B) Special antifreeze made for sleeved diesel engines.
C) Is the same glycol that is used in all engines.
4) What is an ICC switch for?
A) To switch daytime running lights on and off.
B) To signal other traffic.
C) To verify your headlights are not on high.
5) What is meant if a front axle is referred to as having “Wet hubs”?
A) A seal failure has occurred in the front hubs.
B) Water has seeped into the front axle housing.
C) The hubs are oil bath type.
D) The bearing grease has turned to a liquid state.
6) At what pressure do you maintain your RV tires at?
A) Using the weight of the vehicle and based on the tire makers specifications.
B) At the pressure shown on the sidewall of every tire sold.
C) At whatever the tire manufacturer specified maximum pressure is.
7) If your transmission temperature gets too high, what’s the best way to cool it.
A) Stop, and speed up the engine while in neutral.
B) Shift into the highest gear you can to slow the pinion speed.
C) Stop then Shut off the engine.
8) What is the correct hitch weight for a trailer that is 3500 lbs. gross weight?
A) 350 lbs.
B) 100 lbs.
C) Between 500 and 750 lbs.
D) Hitch weight has no bearing on trailer weight.
9) When turning left at an intersection that has two left turn lanes, which lane should you use for your over-average vehicle length?
A) The inner, far left lane.
B) The outer far right lane.
C) Either will work.
10) What was the unique feature of the older 6-71, 6-92, 8V-71, 8V-92, and like Detroit Diesel engines?
A) They would run on gas or diesel fuel.
B) They were a two stroke engines.
C) They were made by Cummins.
D) All of the above.
11) What is a turbo waste gate?
A) A fast dumping black tank valve that uses a garden sized dump hose.
B) It acts as a boost regulator on a turbo charger.
C) It catches unburned fuel and recycles it through the engine.
D) A new high speed trash compactor available in highline coaches.
12) What does the term “common rail” refer to?
A) Fuel injection manifold.
B) Chassis main frame rails.
C) A cheap way to ship parts.
D) An assistant handle located at the door of a coach.
13) What is the most popular sized inverter used in “A” coaches today?
A) 7 to 10 kw
B) 100 to 300 watts
C) 2 to 3 kw
D) 4000 to 6000 watts
14) Generally RV class size from larger to smaller is…..
A) C, B, A.
B) A.B.C.
C) A.C.B.
D) B.A.C.
15) A 30 amp campground power outlet delivers 30 amps @ 120 VAC. What does a full 50 amp output?
A) 60 amps @ 120 VAC
B) 50 amps @ 240 VAC
C) 50 amps @ 120 VAC
16) What is the best voltage to set an AGS (Auto Gen Start) at?
A) 12.3 volts
B) 11.5 volts
C) 12.5 volts
D) 13.0 volts
E) 10.5 volts
So, how did you do? Check the answers below.
1) A - When you are completely in the new lane.
2) C - Applied hard and released as needed
3) B - Special antifreeze made for sleeved diesel engines.
4) B - To signal other traffic.
5) C - The hubs are oil bath type.
6) A - Using the weight of the vehicle and based on the tire makers specifications.
7) A - Speed up the engine while in neutral.
8) A - 350 lbs.
9) B - The outer far right lane.
10) B - They were a two stroke engines.
11) B - It acts as a boost regulator on a turbo charger.
12) A - Fuel injection manifold.
13) C - 2 to 3 kw
14) C - A.C.B
15) B - 50 amps @ 240 VAC
16) B - 11.5 volts
Here’s your rating based on your score.
16 - Super RV Guru
14 - Well informed RV enthusiast
12 - Pretty smart
10 - Probably about average
8 - Below average RV knowledge
6 - Possible candidate for “RV For Dummies”
Under 6 - Good Night Nurse! Better give the keys to someone else.
