RVs

I learned to winterize my campers the hard way. My first travel trailer was a 1979 Wilderness, and the water pump was ruined when I traded it in for my Holiday Rambler 'Free Spirit'. Even then, I...

Let’s face it, a shower in an RV isn’t the most exhilarating experience. In fact, in can be a bit claustrophobic. But that’s the least of the “problems”. Undoubtedly, it’s the water pressure, or...

Whether you are traveling the Garden State Parkway from the New York City area or coming from North Carolina and the Virginia Beach area, taking the Cape May-Lewes Ferry is a time saving, restful...

Today, I’m going to teach you how to use a multi-meter to test the electrical amp service at a campground. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

When you pull a RV, or Travel Trailer it is a must to have a WD, or weight distribution hitch. The main reason is to take the weight that is pressing down on the hitch ball and distribute the...

Today, I will be doing a regular maintenance check up on the furnace of my RV. My furnace has stopped working, so I am going to find out what the problem is. So let’s get started, just follow...

Today, I will be doing a roof inspection on my RV. We are going to look for cracks, any damages, and stuff like that. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

With the cold weather approaching, many people will not be using their boat, RV, or motorcycle for several months. It is essential to know how to store a battery so that you can re use it again...

So the weather outside is hot and you need to cool down. Well don’t worry, just use your patio awning. Today, I will go through step by step how to use your patio awning. So let’s get started,...

The water in your RV may be too hot sometimes. The reason for that is that the thermostat is set at 140 degrees. To day, I will be installing an adjustable thermostat. So let’s get started, just...

This is a sure fire way to wire the brakes on your trailer to insure safe stopping and control of you and your vehicle.

So you want to know how to repair a Corian counter top? I had accidently sit on mines and broke it. This won’t take much time and is inexpensive to repair. So let’s get started, just follow the...

Performing RV preventative maintenance can save you money and your RV can last longer. It does take a little bit of your time but it’s worth it. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below...

The LP gas system is the gas used for cooking, to run your refrigerator, and any other appliances that use LP gas. So today in this tutorial, I will teach you how easy it is to maintain this...

Maintenance on the entrance steps is important for the steps to work properly. Without a good working step, it makes it a little bit harder to get into the RV. So let’s get started, just follow...

Tired of paying high prices to winterize your rv that is used only in summer. Do it your self and save hundreds, or maybe thousands, over the term of your rv ownership.

Want to learn how to drive a motorhome? Keep in mind that you need to be properly licensed and pass a driving test to be able to drive a motorhome. So let’s get started, just follow the steps...

Got an old TV cabinet in your RV that’s just taking up space? Then how about converting that TV cabinet into storage space. Well lets get started, just follow the steps below.

Learning to use the proper hand signals to check your RV lighting can save you time and make checking the lighting a lot easier. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Protect your fifth wheel hitch when your not hauling your RV or other trailers by covering it up with a water proof cover to protect it from rusting.

Traveling the open road of America in your Recreational Vehicle can be fun and exciting. You basically have a house on wheels and with this house you also have the need for security. Like in a...

So you just brought a new shower head for your RV. Now all you have to do is install it and test it out. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below.

No matter how big your RV is, there never seems to be enough storage, right? This article will show you how to make the most of the space you have and to find more you never knew existed!

A water heater bypass is used to, well, bypass your water heater. Why? There are several reasons to mod your motorhome, travel trailer, toy hauler, or 5th wheel plumbing system with a bypass but...

As odd as it is, sometimes an RV manufacturer will neglect to install a furnace vent where you need it most, like in the bathroom or bunk house. It’s no fun making that 2-in-the-morning trip to a...

Have you ever cursed your RV furnace for waking you up in the middle of the night? Have you ever had to turn up the TV a few notches when the heater kicks on? RV furnaces are notoriously noisy...

Going green means many different things to many different people. For the RVer, it means, among other things, enjoying nature by being environmentally sensitive to the natural surroundings during...

After few camping trips in your RV, you probably have realized that fresh water is one of the most important elements of an enjoyable outing. But showering, washing dishes, brushing your teeth, or...

One of the most important and often overlooked items on an towable RV are the tires. Most travel trailer or 5th wheel tires are barely adequate for the load they are carrying as many manufacturers...

One of the first things we do as RVers after we arrive at the campground is to level our RVs. Most RV campsites do have perfectly level pads, but sometimes you do not have this luxury and...

We all remember the scene in the movie RV where Robin Williams is trying to empty the RV's holdings tanks while the whole campground is watching. The ensuing comedy was a bit exaggerated but...

RV travel is a great way to get out with family and friends to see new sights, visit new places, and meet new people. In all the excitement though, it's easy to overlook some important...

All travel trailers have some type of tongue jack to crank the trailer up and down for attaching to the tow vehicle, and also for leveling the trailer. Commonly, this is simply a manual jack that...

Whether you own an RV, or intend to buy one soon, you will need a reliable source of power for your travels. Portable generators provide an economical and effective solution to your electric power...

Let's face it, most RVers prefer fair weather camping. The occasional breeze that wafts the smell of the pines through the campground is very welcome but as the winds pick up, RV awnings are the...

As the weather gets colder, campers start putting their RV's away for the winter. But not so fast. There is so much to see and do during the winter season and enjoying these activities from the...

When a trailer is hitched to a tow vehicle, the tongue weight typically causes the rear of the tow vehicle to lower and the front to raise. The purpose of a weight distributing hitch is to remove...

A noisy water pump is a very common complaint among RV owners. Some RV manufacturers use the cheapest pumps and suspect installation methods to reduce cost but this often results in water hammer,...