Finding missing RV manuals

Besides your RV itself, motorhomes are packed with all types of appliances and gadgets that have owner's manuals. While it's a good idea to keep these important documents stored together in case you need them, they do tend to get misplaced or even lost.

There are several ways to get copies of the manuals you need, however. The easiest is to do a simple online search of the item's model number using a popular search engine like Google or Yahoo.

RV Tech Tips suggests using a website called ManageMyHome.com to find manuals that can't be located with a general online search. Writers Russ and Tina DeMaris say they discovered the site while searching for manuals for their RV's washer and dryer.

If all else fails, try looking on the manufacturer's website. For instance, if you have a GE appliance, search on General Electric's website for a downloadable copy of the manual. It may take a while to locate exactly what you're looking for, but the time should pay off when you are able to print out a copy of the manual you need right from your personal printer.