RVs

Travel trailers hook to the back of your vehicle, giving you a place to stay on your camping trips. But when you're not out on the road, you need to store your trailer. Because laws prevent you...

Awnings provide shade from the sun and since they can easily be opened and closed, they are great for use with an RV. You can keep the awnings closed at night and while driving, and quickly open...

The batteries in your RV can be linked together using battery cables to boost the power of the batteries. The method of connecting the batteries determines how the extra battery will affect the...

RVs often need to use multiple batteries to provide power for the many devices that provide the comforts of home while being on the road and away from an electrical plug. A single battery would...

For most RV vacationers, part of the enjoyment of an RV is the ability to bring their household with them when they travel. Part of the convenience of having an RV is being able to store fresh...

When your roof starts to leak, a window needs to be resealed or your exhaust vent needs to be replaced in your recreational vehicle, you may start to wonder if the "recreation" in your RV is about...

Stickers on RV bumpers may show other drivers where you have been or who you voted for in the last election, but stickers get abused over time from rain, cold and heat and start to look ugly....

An RV camper has two holding tanks, one of which holds the toilet waste, and the other which holds the used water from your sink and shower. You will need to periodically flush these holding tanks...

Most RV bodies are built mainly from fiberglass, a durable, lightweight material that will not rust like metal. RVs spend long hours on the road, and over time roof damage can occur. This requires...

While it's easy to find a commercial campground and hook up tanks to the sewer, this isn't your only option in Southern California. Some campgrounds have public dump stations that can be accessed...

Recreational vehicles, or RVs, are vehicles that contain amenities normally found in a home, such as a bed, kitchen and bathroom, and can be used as a mobile living space. RVs tend be large and...

People traveling and sleeping in a recreational vehicle (RV) can be at higher risk for carbon monoxide poisoning because there are more potential sources of carbon monoxide. Proper ventilation in...

The amount of power each appliance uses is measured in watts. A 220-watt solar RV kit can theoretically run up to 220 watts' worth of appliances during daylight. In reality, it's not quite as...

RV sanitation systems typically include a black-water tank and a gray-water tank. The black-water tank collects waste from the toilet. The gray-water tank collects used water from the kitchen...

Self-contained campers and RVs typically have three tanks---a black-water holding tank, a gray-water holding tank and a freshwater tank. Routine maintenance can prevent costly repairs. Holding...

RV refrigerators typically run on propane or batteries (DC or AC mode). They therefore operate differently from home electric refrigerators and require specific maintenance procedures. Whether you...

If you wish to tow a trailer or vehicle with your RV but do not have a trailer hitch, you can easily mount a receiver hitch to your RV. Before purchasing a receiver hitch, check the owner's manual...

Prevention is better than cure when it comes to RV toilet cleaning. Buildup is difficult to clean once it gets established. Using the correct chemicals and techniques goes a long way to making...

Recreational vehicles offer the freedom to explore the country's highways and byways while providing all the comforts of home once you get there. There are numerous types of recreational vehicle...

Some new high-end RVs are now sold with up-to-date built-in entertainment systems that include flat-screen TVs. Until the digital conversion of 2009, many RV owners made do with old-fashioned CRT...

The electricity to run everything in your RV has to come from somewhere. Many people power their RV with a lead-acid battery in the engine, a generator or both. Those options depend on fossil...

Typically, showers and tubs are constructed out of fiberglass, which is a strong, durable material. Generally, fiberglass showers and tubs last a long time, but like anything else, they are...

Your recreational vehicle (RV) is a miniature house on wheels. The vehicle contains its own water and waste-water system. The system consists of a set of plastic tanks that hold fresh water and...

An RV (recreational vehicle) usually has a long rear overhang, which is the part of the vehicle that extends past the center line of the rear axle. In certain conditions the rear bumper and...

Each year many RV owners will decide to replace the sofa in their RV. The sofa may be old and deteriorating. Another reason owners decide to replace their sofa is to add a piece of furniture that...

Millions of people travel in an RV every year. Just like automobiles, RVs need good tires to run safely. It's usually easy to tell when to change automobile tires because the tread wears out. RV...

Purchasing a recreational vehicle, or RV, is extremely expensive. Keeping an RV clean not only makes it look good but increases the life of the exterior finish. RV owners should clean their RV...

RVs have changed so much that it can be hard to keep up with the trends. They have better construction, more floor plans and a wider variety of appliances. However, nothing has changed as much as...

Installing a fuel filter to your generator will improve performance and help keep your generator free of debris. The filter is best positioned between the fuel pump and the injectors. If the fuel...

If your camper's hot water heater tank has sprung a leak, you'll want to replace the aluminum tank with a new one. The tank can be replaced if there are replacement tanks available. However, if...

Remote campers, do-it-yourself mechanics and road service technicians all have a need for a DC generator and battery charger. Specialized units for these purposes carry high prices, but a handy...

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...

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...

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.