RV

Many experienced RVers believe that fifth wheel trailers are easier to travel with than a motorhome or standard trailer. A fifth wheel RV has more usable space because there is no engine inside....

Similar to the roofing on a home or building, mobile home roofs are subjected to harsh elements, such as rain, snow and the heat and intensity of the sun rays. So, over time even a new roof will...

Fiberglass RVs have a protective barrier of hard resin polyurethane coating, known as gel coat, that protects the surface of your RV and provides the glossy appearance fiberglass is known for....

Motorhomes, or recreational vehicles (RVs), have been a popular way to travel since the interstate system was constructed during the Eisenhower administration. Since then an "RV lifestyle" has...

Installing a power inverter in your recreational vehicle is a good way to provide more power and outlets within the vehicle. It's a good idea to install it with an extra 12-volt deep-cycle battery...

Most RVs use propane-fired water heaters. The propane burner is regulated by a thermostat. If no hot water heater is installed, portable on-demand heaters are available, or hot water can be...

Refitting a regular van for road trips and camping makes a great project for people who want to save money and do the work themselves. With a bit of forethought and planning as well as a little...

Some campsites come without anything to help provide shade; on a warm, summer day, this can be disheartening. Even on a rainy day, having an awning on your RV can protect you and your belongings...

When you are traveling in your RV, it is important to have a safe and sanitary mode of transportation. A RV is not only a vehicle, but also a home away from home. The holding tank stores human...

Mold can be both an aesthetic and health issue when it forms on the rugs of your RV. Because an RV may not be used for many months out of the year, moisture tends to get into the vehicle and...

A furnace can be the best amenity in your RV on a cold evening. Without the furnace, not only would you struggle to stay warm in places like the mountains or in Wisconsin in the fall, but it can...

RV air conditioners can be mounted on the roof or in the basement. The air conditioners in RVs cool the interior temperature between 20 and 30 degrees from the outside temperature as well as...

Suburban is one of the leading makers of furnaces and appliances for RVs. One of the biggest luxuries of owning an RV is having a heater to enjoy on a cold evening or during a rain storm. An RV is...

A pop-up camper has most of the amenities larger recreational vehicles have. It helps keep you warm, dry, and comfortable. It is important to consider adding extra ventilation on the roof to keep...

A camper home, much like an RV mobile home, can be a boring place without any of home's amenities. You may have awakened to walking on a cold camper floor early in the morning, wishing you had...

RV air conditioners make your camping experience more enjoyable on a warm day. An RV air conditioner not only cools the air in your RV, but it also conditions the air by reducing the humidity and...

A refrigerator isone of the many amenities that come with owning an RV. Having a refrigerator replaces the inconvenience of a cooler with ice. These refrigerators are low maintenance because they...

RV air conditioners run on the same principles as a home window air conditioning unit and usually are between 13,500 and 15,000 BTUs. The main difference is that the window unit is self-contained...

Jacks make things easier when it comes time to level your RV. You don't have to keep driving back and forth, on and off boards and adding more and more boards to make sure you are level. It is...

RVs use an absorption style refrigerator which is a low-maintenance unit, and there are things you can do to help keep it operating properly. When your refrigerator is operating properly it makes...

Most RVs come with an awning. They expand your living space and provide shade on sunny days and a dry area on wet days. You can sit under the awning with your favorite drink and watch the...

Fiberglass is a strong, lightweight material that can be finished with a fiberglass paint called gel coat. Gel coat is made of a fiberglass resin that is pigmented to match any color. Gel coat has...

One of the best features of an RV is its furnace, and even the smallest pop-up camper can come with one. If it is not used for heating, it will at least help take the dampness out of the air. A...

RVs, or campers, are either automobiles converted into mobile living spaces, or trailers for camping that are towed behind a regular car. Many see RVs as a way to leave behind the routines of...

Whether it is deterioration from age, or a leak caused by Mother Nature, a roof leak is going to happen sooner or later. This problem needs to be fixed immediately or it could cause major damage....

When your RV is starting to look old or you purchase a used unit, you will want to upgrade the decor and personalize it to match your personality. An ideal and inexpensive place to start is with...

It is not much fun walking around in a motor home or trying to sleep on an angle when your RV isn't level. An off-level RV can even damage your refrigerator, and you can't even bake cookies if...

Mother nature can play havoc on the roof of a class C motor home, and the roof on a class C motor home gets abused the most because of all its angles and curves. One of the biggest problems with...

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People camp in pop-up campers because they want to enjoy the finer things in life, like electricity. Most pop-up campers come with a converter so you can have AC or DC power. You will really...

When you fix or prevent a leak or replace a window or exhaust vent in an RV, you have to remove the old sealant because the new sealant will not stick to it. Removing the sealant is not...

Motor homes age, much like everything else in life. Twigs and branches can cause rips, hail can cause holes and even the sun can help destroy the membrane of the roof. These holes cause leaks,...

Age and mother nature can destroy any plastic vent, appliance, cover or anything else that sticks out of the roof of your RV. UV rays will ruin the plastic of a vent to the extent that even...

Many problems can occur when traveling in an RV, especially if it sits for an extended period. The good news is that you can fix many of these problems yourself instead of paying big dollars for a...

Having a power converter in your RV will not only change your camping lifestyle, it will change 120 volts (AC) to 12 volts (DC). This means any electrical equipment can be used on 12 volts (DC)....

The generator is what makes an RV self-contained. When troubleshooting an RV's generator, you first have to remember "if it's not broke, don't fix it." In other words, if the generator works,...

The refrigerator is one of the most important appliances in your RV. Who want to drink warm soda or beer or, worse yet, meat thawing out all day? Sure you could use a cooler, but that option is...

Black spots often develop on RV roofs. They come from age and neglect but mainly result from moisture or high levels of air pollution. So if the moisture content is high and you have lots of dirty...

When you arrive home after an RV trip, it seems to take forever to unload. A big recreational vehicle contains many of the comforts of home, so there's a lot to unpack after an outing. Here's how...

Camping in an RV makes the outdoor experience nearly as comfortable as being at home. One reason for this is an RV has a toilet. RV toilets usually work for years with very little maintenance....

Most RV's have an internal water system run by a water pump. These pumps usually last for several years, but occasionally one will fail--often when water remains in it over the winter. This water...

When winter is around the corner it is winterize RV time. There are several items in the RV that need to be protected from the cold, ice and snow of the winter months. Protect the RV properly with...

Any leak in an RV can cause a tremendous amount of damage. If you catch it early enough, you will save yourself headaches and money for repairs. Once you see a leak, it's time to get up on the...

Advances in solar power technology let travelers use the power of the sun instead of noisy generators. Recreational vehicle dealers sell kits to convert campers to solar power, but you can easily...

Having your home come along with you while you travel has its ups and downs. One worry that you may encounter is living in a trailer during the winter. But just about any trailer can be used in...

A power converter in your RV changes AC power to DC. This a good thing if you plan on boondocking because it will provide you power for what you need. When the converter malfunctions, you will...

Some people want to upgrade their RVs to keep older models up to date with newer ones. Sometimes people improve flooring because the original is stained, worn and needs to be replaced. There are...

When you are an RVer there are many things that can go wrong and usually will. One of the things that may malfunction is the water heater. If you want to shower, cook, do laundry or even dishes,...

Trailers with heavy tongue weights, such as travel trailers, car haulers and horse trailers require the use of a weight distributing hitch for the safe handling of your rig. A properly adjusted...