Beginner’s Guide to DEF for RVs
Video showing how to use Diesel Exhaust Fluid and why it is important.

By: Peter Holcombe

If you are a new diesel RV owner, one term you may not have been familiar with before reading your manual is Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). Simply put, DEF is an additive that goes into diesel vehicles to help reduce air pollution.

In the video below, Winnebago Revel owner and long-time RVer, Peter Holcombe shares everything you need to know about DEF, including:

  • Why is DEF important for your diesel RV?
  • Where do you find DEF?
  • What happens if you don’t refill the DEF in your RV?
  • Where is the DEF tank located and how do you fill it up?

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User commented on November 20, 2022 1:11 PM
Thanks for a great article. Much needed.
User commented on November 21, 2022 1:51 AM
How much does it cost, from low to high costs, to own and start a full time RVer life including vehicle and property insurance? Are there companies that specialize in these insurances for RVers?
User commented on November 22, 2022 11:54 AM
Great questions! You can read more about costs here: https://www.winnebago.com/lifestyle/winnebagolife/life/8-main-costs-of-being-a-full-time-rver And this article shares some helpful insights on RV insurance: https://www.winnebago.com/lifestyle/winnebagolife/education/rv-insurance-101-ask-the-experts