Some RVs have problems with their seals. The caulking used does not have the right stuff and sometimes dries out too quickly. Then you can always use the cheaper putty tape brands, but you run into the
Continue readingLess power, more economical seems to be the trend with many RV owners these days. They want to cut their power expenses, so they replace larger AC units with smaller ones. They use less power and have
Continue readingThe cost is in the details. Base price is just that, a starting point. Unfortunately, the price only goes in one direction after that-- up. Your costs for any RV will depend on all the added features you
Continue readingGetting where you are going sometimes depends on how much you can tow. Unfortunately, not every modern car is capable of towing large amounts of weight. You have to check the owner’s manual to see exactly
Continue readingSUVs are not minivans. That is why you will not see any ratings or content related to the CX-5. Many people may confuse the two, but they are different vehicles with different tow ratings. The towing capacity
Continue readingThe towing capacity doesn’t tell all. The figure may tell you the weight the vehicle can tow. However, it does not provide other details. Some cars need to have a towing package installed, which can
Continue readingDuracell is a 100-year-old company that has been making batteries during that whole time. Then it is the first company that had a battery make it to the moon. That took place in 1969. Trojan is almost
Continue readingWinterizing is no fun. When the winter season comes, and you do not use your RV, you can perform different tasks to make sure your RV is ready for the Spring or Summer seasons. This means picking the best
Continue readingThey call it a side by side. If you are not sure what that term means, then you are not alone. A side by side is slang or shorthand for a vehicle that has its seats--side by side. That configuration doesn’t
Continue readingGovernment language is not always clear. Sometimes it is hard to understand what the government is saying because they revert to legalese or special government language. Many questions arise because people
Continue readingThere once was a time where you could point your finger at a company and say ‘they make their own products in this country’. But that is not the case anymore as overseas companies offer lower costs
Continue readingCurtains offer some privacy. At least hospitals think so. Unfortunately, curtains don't block sound from going to one room from another. When you have a snorer in your RV, it is best to find a way to block
Continue readingFinding a good RV fridge may be the treasure hunt of the season. Many fridges use too much power and can break down at the drop of a hat. With a bit of research and a good power delivery setup, you should
Continue readingFor those boys who never grow up, there is a toy hauler for you. They can be large or small toys, and you will still be able to bring your toys along on your next RV vacation. All you need to do is a little
Continue readingOne of the most vital parts of an RV is the flooring. When you have a solid floor underneath you, it is possible to live normally and without worry. However, those floors can get damaged, making RV or
Continue readingThis can be a confusing issue as everyone has their own opinion on how to get those tasks done. They also have their own way of doing things. Then the manufacturers don't help when they too ignore the
Continue readingYou know what tire brands to buy. Now you need to know where to get them installed and put on your RV. While this may seem a daunting task, it is as easy as buying the right tire brands. The key will be
Continue readingWhen there is an odor, there is a problem, especially when that odor comes from your bathroom commode. This seems to be one of the weaknesses of technology. While technology can create nice upgrades, they
Continue readingLife can get boring even when you are on the road in an RV. As exciting it is to see new places and meet new people, RV life still needs a break from the same old thing. Finding the right RV entertainment
Continue readingIt's not because they are angry. Blowing as fuse in slang means a person is very upset at what you or someone else has done. When it comes to electricity, blowing a fuse means the fuse box is upset at
Continue readingIf they are made to American specs or even European ones, chances are any tire brand will be a good tire. This is not to say they will be perfect or you won’t have a problem or two with them. But they
Continue readingAn RV is just like a home. If you own it long enough, you may decide to replace the furniture with something more modern and comfortable. Replacing furniture in a home is easy as that task doesn't have
Continue readingWhy bear the burden alone? Buying an RV can be fairly expensive. It gets more expensive if you have to pay the complete purchase price yourself. But why do that if you are not going to be a full-timer?
Continue readingIf the price is right, that seems to be the bottom-line factor for most people when it comes to generators. If they can get a deal, then it is a good generator. If they don’t, well... There is more to
Continue readingIt depends on whom you believe. Whenever it comes to any products, there will be people for it or against it. Both sides may have legitimate arguments or they are merely repeating obscure facts in hopes
Continue readingWhen it comes to RV life, there are two important items you will always need. One is electricity and the other is propane. It's easy to get electricity, all you have to do is plug into the nearest outlet.
Continue readingRVs are not like traditional homes. The furniture that goes inside of these rigs is not made like the furniture for a traditional home. This includes the beds. Some RV beds come with a 45 degree cut at
Continue readingRVs are like traditional homes. While there may be less maintenance and upkeep to do, there is always work to be done to keep your RV in top shape. One of those duties includes winterizing your RV before
Continue readingFull is full. When the idiot light comes on, you should pay attention to it. Those lights are there to tell you that you should empty your gray water tank. If you don’t and your shower pan is not that
Continue readingIt is a common-sense idea but not everyone is on board with it. Making sure your trailer or RV does not move during a storm seems logical. But is it practical to tie it down? You may be setting yourself
Continue readingWhen it comes to special features, you never know what RV makers will come up with. Some designs are for safety reasons while others just do not make any sense. Operating your slides may be a combination
Continue readingFollow the money. That is a good guideline when it comes to products you buy. Businesses are in business to make money and they will look for any angle or loophole that ensures they will make a profit.
Continue readingRVs tend to provide their owners with a lot of freedom. You can go just about anywhere you want, when you want. However, RVs don't get you freedom from responsibilities. That means you'll always have something
Continue readingOne of the advantages today’s RV owners have over their older counterparts is technology. There have been so many technological advances that modern RVers can cut costs and not have to be saddled with
Continue readingIt is a tight fit. Moving day or even adding a piece of furniture to one’s home can often be trying. No one measured the openings until they brought that item home. It is going to be a tight fit if it
Continue readingNot everything runs on DC power. When you have those products that don’t, you will need an inverter to help change the power from DC to AC. The issue with buying an inverter is getting the right size.
Continue readingGetting over those hills. That is the main concern of many RVers. They need the power to get over those mountains, steep inclines, and other hills. Finding the right engine is key and it can either be
Continue readingMotors make life easier. That was the idea behind the horseless carriage when it was invented. The simple design helped many people move around faster and easier than by going on horseback or hitching
Continue readingWindows are for more than providing a view. They are a first-line defense against the cold and wind. However, not all windows are up to the challenge and let out more heat than is necessary. When that
Continue readingThe way they design RVs these days, nothing is easy. You won’t find this out until you have a small little problem that takes less than 5 minutes to fix but takes you 5 hours to find it. This can happen
Continue readingCan’t go anywhere to escape golf. That may be the thinking of many golf widows who hope to see their husbands more often once they go on vacation. However, if the husband is smart, he may figure out
Continue readingWhen it gets hot out, you want the best AC coverage you can get. Most RVs are well equipped with good AC systems and ducts that make sure you keep your cool when the weather outside is not keeping its
Continue readingHot water is essential. But sometimes the hot water heater doesn't agree with that statement. It tends to be a little ornery at times and decides to act up on you. When it does, you will get a code telling
Continue readingA rose by any other name would still smell as sweet. All this old saying tells us is that the name on the device can change and you still get the same function. However, you may not want to smell the odor
Continue readingIt is not a nice feeling when you are boondocking and find out you have no battery power. Having no power can ruin your evening as you spend the time searching for the answer instead of relaxing from a
Continue readingHaving a permanent location means that you have far more design options to use on your RV. Once it is stationary, you can dress it up any way you want. However, you should make sure that the smaller varmints
Continue readingWhen you join the RV community, one of the first things you learn is that not all RVs are made the same. You may have similar features, but the parts are found in different locations, different numbers,
Continue readingNo matter how you slice it, having 2 gray water tanks is better than just having one. There may be some extra work involved in emptying them but that is a minor issue that does not overshadow the convenience.Why
Continue readingThe problem with the digital age is that when digital products go awry, then it is difficult to get them repaired or it is expensive to do so. The replacement may seem like a great option but either that
Continue readingFinding a place to sleep is very difficult if you are on the road in an RV. Especially if you are driving a larger Class C or Class A rig. Cities just do not want those RVs taking up space on their streets.
Continue readingInterstates are long highways. For example, I 75 runs from Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan down to Hialeah, Florida. That length covers 6 states. Fortunately, all these states provide rest areas so you can
Continue readingThese types of axles appeared first on semi-trucks. They are flexible in that they can be raised when the truck driver did not need to use them. By keeping them raised, they save don wear and tear and
Continue readingUnwanted guests certainly can be a pain as they eat you out of house and home. Plus, they leave behind little unwanted gifts that you have to take time to clean up. If you don’t your RV gets less healthy
Continue readingNot all RV vacations are taken in nice, warm locations where it doesn’t get cooler than 72 degrees F. There are many RVers that like cooler weather and enjoy turning their furnace on at night to remain
Continue readingClass A RVs are not that small but when compared to a house, it offers less room for you as well as all the equipment needed to power the amenities. That means that RV builders need to be creative when
Continue readingLike most products, you can either get lucky or get a lemon that causes you nothing but problems. It is hard to judge as even reputable companies can produce some bad quality products at any given time.
Continue readingElectrical plugs can be confusing. The reason for that is that different amperage plugs, even though carrying the same amount of amps, can be designed differently. The key to using 50 amp outlets is to
Continue readingIn their effort to provide you with the most comfortable ride possible without losing control over your vehicle, vehicle manufacturers create different suspension systems. These suspension systems may
Continue readingThe sunshine. That is why you go to Florida in the first place. It is one of the best states to go to when it comes to seeing the sun and feeling its warm rays on your body. Whether you are coming for
Continue readingThey are convenient. That is the main reason why many people choose to pull off the highway and sleep at a rest stop. Plus, they have handy washrooms, a little nature, and even some vending machines for
Continue readingIt was 1956 when the first rest safety areas were opened in America. They were not elaborate, well lit, and were often the focal point of many horror movies that produced a lot of nightmares. The good
Continue readingEven though it is exciting to travel and see new places, meet new people and experience different cultural practices, you need your rest to stay healthy. However, sleeping at rest stops is not exactly
Continue readingNot everyone has one. There will be times when you run across people who have a towable RV yet do not own a vehicle to tow it. It happens more often than not. Or their tow vehicle has broken down and need
Continue readingEverything depends on the state. Since America is a republic, the different states have a limited amount of sovereignty. That means the state government gets to decide the rules for their territory and
Continue readingOn my way back home... Or if you prefer another hit song, on the road again. Both songs tell their listeners that people are traveling. However, they do not let you know if it is okay to sleep at different
Continue readingRVs, like cars, have lights. Not just headlights, parking lights, and interior lights but those lights that warn you of possible problems. The stop engine light is not one that should be ignored unless
Continue readingTraveling can be fun. It can also be tiring especially when you need to cover long distances. That is why the rest stop network was created. These little areas provide you with the opportunity to stop,
Continue readingError codes can cause you some grief, especially when you either do not understand them or know how to fix the problem. Almost every modern piece of electronic equipment now has error codes that need to
Continue readingSaving money and time... Hotels and motel costs can add up if you are on the road. That is one reason why many people avoid them and sleep in their vehicles. But finding the right spots to sleep in at
Continue readingAlways take advantage of the valid warranty to make sure you never have to pay for repairs, in most cases. That way you don't have to worry about finding a place to rebuild your RV equipment. If your warranty
Continue readingIf it is mechanical, it may break down on you. You can count on it happening at some point in time. Hopefully when you have a lot of money available to fix the problem. Fuel pumps are just one of many
Continue readingOne way to protect your family is to make sure your car battery is fully charged and in top working order. There is not much effort or investment in doing this as you can get your battery checked in a
Continue readingWhen you like to travel, using a towable RV is one of the best options to see the country. They are cheaper to buy, can fit in many places Class A RVs can’t, and provide you with a level of luxury you
Continue readingWhen you store them in your garage, old batteries take up a lot of needed space. Plus, they also pose a little bit of a health risk as old batteries can get damaged and leak. The best thing to do when
Continue readingIn the recycling era, it's always good to know that many auto parts stores help make it easy to recycle your used oil. Since they are in the business, they know the right people to take your used oil to.
Continue readingRecycling is big. There are recycling centers for almost any plastic, battery, fluid, and other products that you can think of. It is a good idea to support these efforts as you are taking care of the
Continue readingWhen you are in a hurry hot showers are not something you need to wait for anymore. Not when you are in a hurry at least. If you have the right equipment you should be able to warm up your shower water
Continue readingIf the coolant wasn’t enough to worry about. Besides watching the engine temperature, you need to watch the transmission and keep it from overheating. There is always something to worry about when you
Continue readingIt can be a scary feeling. After packing up after a nice night boondocking and buckling in, you are ready to hit the road again. Yet, when you turn the key and nothing happens, all the good nature just
Continue readingHazardous materials create problems not only for the environment and wildlife but also for consumers who need to dispose of their old oil, etc. Finding recycling centers can be difficult when you live
Continue readingWhen you specialize you can become a master of your chosen field. Being a jack of all trades may bring versatility but it does not bring mastery of all trades. Cummins specializes in diesel engines and
Continue readingThe list of items that JB weld doesn’t work on is a lot shorter than the items it does. Once perusing that list, you will find that this product is just short of being a miracle worker. It handles a
Continue readingPeople try any solution in a bid to save money, there are RV owners who will try using different brand products even though the product is not made for the task at hand. Sometimes you just have to break
Continue readingRVs can be like homes. Just take the wheels off and it is not going anywhere, just like a home doesn't go anywhere. The good thing about ‘permanently’ setting up a travel trailer is that after a few
Continue readingWhen you are camping or boondocking or even just living in your RV for a weekend, you need your fridge to work at top levels all the time. Food is not cheap anymore and having it get spoiled by a malfunctioning
Continue readingThe thing about motors is that when under heavy loads and lots of stress they tend to break down. Advancing technology has given motor makers advanced tools to overcome those problems and keep their motors
Continue readingOne of the drawbacks of technological upgrades is that you have to keep learning. With Norcold fridges and other mechanical items, you need to learn what error codes mean as well as how to solve those
Continue readingWhether it is a power surge or some other issue, there will be times that your RV’s fridge will need resetting. It doesn’t matter the brand, it will happen at some point in time. Knowing how to reset
Continue readingThe heart of the RV is the engine. Without it, you do no move and nothing else will work. That is why you need to take care of how you treat the motor in your RV. The better the treatment the longer it
Continue readingThe brand doesn't say it all. In today’s world, the brand name on the product doesn't always say who made the individual components. While you may think you are getting an engine made by Winnebago, the
Continue readingEngines perform better when they are given the right amount of oil. They also last a lot longer as all the parts receive the right amount of lubrication. When you want to have great performance make sure
Continue readingWhen it comes to any review, you need to take the positive and the negative with a grain of salt. Not every reviewer will tell the truth and depending on their motivation and their experience, you are
Continue readingAll brands produce good engines. Not every model is great and not every model will work for a motorhome but all engine builders do have top motors that will work in motorhomes and RVs. You just have to
Continue readingThe RV is as good as its engine. That goes without saying. If you have a lesser engine in your RV the performance you get will not be as good as it could be. You want an engine that can move the weight
Continue readingDon’t listen to the rumors. When you hear someone say that Walmart recycles old oil, it does not mean that they reuse the old oil in other people’s cars. That is a myth of gigantic proportions. What
Continue readingNot everything engineers make is golden or will pass the consumer test. What some people think is a good idea or a great upgrade, just doesn’t work out that way. All you have to do is look at Microsoft
Continue readingThere was a time when the Dodge or Chrysler motor company made RVs. This was done over 40 years ago and some of these units are still on the road today. When looking at the pillar plate, you may be confused
Continue readingBlink and pause. It is a simple way to communicate with the owner of the generator. But the message will not be received if the owner does not understand the blink and pause system. Also, the message won’t
Continue readingSymbols are shorthand for many warnings and instructions. Modern vehicles come with so many symbols that a driver needs a college course to learn what they all mean. Rigs are no different and when the
Continue readingBeing in hot water is only good if you are taking a bath or a shower. Also, hot water is good for cooking and making your favorite beverage. Other than that being in hot water is not a good thing. Having
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