RVs

A travel trailer is a versatile addition to the vacation experience. But as these trailers are more robust than other vehicles, they can also present special problems to the owner. Air...

Repairing the roof on an RV is essential to preserving the property value of your investment. There are many reasons a repair may need to be performed on your roof; for the most part, it is...

Cleaning your RV is like cleaning your home. You need to clean not only the walls, floors and furnishings in the vehicle, but also the toilet. But an RV toilet is not like a household toilet. An...

Batteries are important in an RV. They often are the only source of power while on the road. RV's are traditionally outfitted with 6-volt deep-cycle batteries that are connected in both series and...

Commercial van campers, such as the Roadtrek and Pleasureway, are fantastic machines. These RVs are maneuverable, get decent gas mileage and have all the conveniences of home. They also come with...

Adding a new flat screen television to your RV is a great way to make your television or movie watching experiences more enjoyable. Flat screen HDTV's provide a level of clarity far superior to...

Most recreational vehicles come with a toilet. But its flushing mechanism can fail, rendering it unusable. Or you might want to put in a new toilet when you buy a used motorhome. In either case,...

When an RV fridge starts to generate excess frost and turns the milk into popsicles, it is time to check the thermistor. A thermistor is a resistance-based temperature sensor and testing its...

Learn to drill and tap a threaded hole in a piece of metal and a whole new fabrication and repair world will open to you. The ability to fasten heavy metal parts together isn't available...

Traveling in a recreational vehicle, or RV, is a great way to go out and see the world without having to check in and out of hotels and pack all your things in a suitcase. However, you need to buy...

Whether you are tapping aluminum or steel, you must be careful and use the correct drill to the right depth to properly tap a hole in metal. By using ample tapping fluid and assuring that the tap...

If your recreational vehicle doesn't have an air conditioner, trips during warmer months can be uncomfortable. The good news is that most RVs today come prepared to have an air conditioning unit...

Fiberglass is a lightweight, strong composite that works well for constructing RV and car bodies. It consists of polyester plastic which is reinforced with layers of glass fiber fabric and an...

Building with PVC, a versatile building material, will require you to drill holes in the PVC tubing, which will allow any fastening materials to pass through easily. Drilling into PVC employs the...

Motorhomes should not be equipped with household refrigerators. Household refrigerators rely on refrigerants such as Freon being passed through cooling coils and closed-circuit compressors; those...

Donating your RV to Hurricane Katrina victims is a good way to both help disaster relief and earn possible tax deductions while avoiding the hassle, stress, and money required to sell your RV.

Finding a fair price or market value for a motor home is important no matter if you are the buyer or the seller. Buyers want to be sure they are getting quality products and not being taken...

A power inverter in an motor home changes DC to AC power. This makes it possible to run any type of power. Power inverters come in many sizes, so you have to figure out how big yours should be....

A caravan awning is a good camping addition, as it can, essentially, expand the size of your RV. Caravans come in many sizes, and you'll need to take careful measurements or your vehicle's A-frame...

Connecting batteries in series is a way of combining batteries so that you can make use of their combined voltage. This is helpful when you have a device that requires a specific voltage that is...

The secret to long canopy life on a pop-up camper is keeping it dry and out of the direct abuse of the elements. This is where an awning comes in most handy, to protect it from rain, sleet and...

A power inverter is a device that will take DC, or direct current, electrical power and convert it into an AC, or alternating current power that is compatible with nearly all devices that "plug...

The awning on your RV will wear out and be damaged over time, requiring you to replace it. If you are looking to replace the awning fabric yourself, use extreme caution. It will take at least two...

Cleaning the holding tanks in your RV is one of the primary responsibilities in maintaining it. This will also make using your RV much more enjoyable, as clean tanks mean no unpleasant odors. The...

Getting back to nature is a fun way to spend time with family, and a camping trip is an inexpensive way to take a vacation. A camper, or RV, allows you to take your accommodations with you, no...

Using a recreational vehicle (RV) is a fun way to travel for the entire family. An RV provides the freedom to stop and enjoy the surroundings anywhere one pleases. If you do not own an RV, you can...

Many campers have awnings installed on them that are easy to set up. The method for setup is similar on most vehicles, though there can always be slight differences. If your camper doesn't have an...

If you're trying to restore the paint on your motorhome or want it to have an entirely new look, then there are a number of things you can do to make this happen. As with painting any automobile,...

A large enough van can be transformed into your own camping vehicle. Some dealers even transform such vans into campers for sale. Even if you can't build one into a luxurious RV yourself, it is...

Your RV's generator is crucial to operating all the electronic devices stored inside the RV, whether the generator is built in or you use an external one. To keep the generator running properly,...

As your motor home ages, the ceiling can start to yellow and sag. If the motor home has had problems with leaks in the past, water stains may be present on the ceiling as well. Repairing the...

Replacing the thermocouple in a RV water heater requires some basic tools and knowledge of water and electricity. It is also helpful to have your RV owner's guide on hand for this task.

Whether you are replacing an existing hitch or adding a new one, determine the size of hitch you wish to install, prior to beginning the project. Be sure to consider the towing capacity of your...

When using the word size, in reference to towing, the weight of the item being towed is the measurement of primary interest. The "towing capacity" of a vehicle is a term frequently used to refer...

Teardrop trailers are a type of camper invented in the late 1930s apparently by a man for his honeymoon travels. Plans for this trailer were presented in the 1939 issue of Homecraft magazine....

Converting a step van into a mobile home makes a fine alternative to purchasing a new or used RV. The sweat equity savings are yours to enjoy while exploring the open road. Conversions can vary...

Draining your water tank in your RV is an important step of your winterizing schedule. If this step is missed it can cause your tank to break down sooner than it should, causing expensive...

Electric refrigerators are very common in homes, but in RV's, gas refrigerators are necessary and are called propane refrigerators. That's because RV gas refrigerators use compressed hydrogen gas...

RV traffic laws vary from state to state and cover safety equipment, dimensions and weights, speed and a number of other factors. By far the most accurate and up-to-date information can be...

Owners of RVs may find it beneficial to know the basics of their RV's hot water heater as well as other basics of the RV construction and operation. Knowing the RV hot water basics can help owners...

Recreational Vehicle (RV) furnaces always seem to malfunction just when you need them the most. If you are having problems with your RV furnace, you do not want to have to take the vehicle in to...

Generators can make life on the road much more enjoyable, allowing many of the comforts of home while in your RV. If you are thinking of purchasing a generator, you should know what requirements...

If you have decided it is time to sell your RV, you may be at a loss in deciding how to go about it. One of the most important factors in determining whether you are successful in selling your RV...

If you have made the decision to sell your RV, you need to know where to advertise it. An RV is a major purchase---one that a small percentage of the population is considering at any given time,...

Proper tire inflation is one the most important safety considerations for towing of any kind. It takes on added significance when you are pulling your RV trailer with your family along side. Take...

You can convert any large van into a small camper. Some auto dealers even sell such converted vans to people looking for an RV in disguise or just a compact mobile home. You may not have all the...

Maintaining the wastewater tanks on your recreational vehicle (RV) should be a top priority because the tanks can be expensive to repair. There are some very inexpensive, simple and effective ways...

Many of the other items on an RV get attention, but none is more important than the tires. They are critical to both safety and performance. When it is time to replace the tires on your RV, there...

Traveling in a recreational vehicle (RV) is convenient, but there is not always an electrical hookup available. Using a generator is an option, but they burn gas and that can get expensive. If the...

Nearly all household refrigerators are powered by an electric pump. RV refrigerators, however, are often used in areas where there is no supply of electricity to draw from. Rather than depleting...