Doing it yourself is inexpensive. If you have the talent and the motivation, it is not hard to do many RV projects yourself. It is the best way to monitor the quality of materials as well as construction.
Continue readingIf your RV’s fender skirt or skirts are damaged, lost, or coming loose, you can find one to replace it or them. Even if you drive an older RV it seems to be possible to buy new fender skirts and replace
Continue readingBefore you get started on this search, the best and easiest way to find a replacement is to assemble and provide the RV manufacturer’s name and how many axles your RV comes with. Then you will need to
Continue readingBuild a better mousetrap. That is an old saying that tells you when you invent a better product, you will get rich. Luan and fiberglass have been around for a long time in the RV industry but Azdel may
Continue readingIn the RV industry, the bottom line is always important. One of the problems that affect the bottom line is the fact that many outlets and repair shops elevate prices for RV owners. This is a nasty side
Continue readingGlass is tricky. You never know when that chip or crack will expand or when a rock will hit it and shatter. Once those issues do take place, finding a replacement is not as hard as you think. Glass is
Continue readingThere are a lot of products that say they can keep your roof in top shape. However, not all of these products do as they claim. You don’t find out till after you applied the product. Flex Armor may not
Continue readingThe old skeleton keys were known for opening many different types of locks. It came in handy when the original key was lost. However, when it comes to the CH751 key, RV companies are just trying to save
Continue readingAwnings on your RV and trailer are great. Not only do they provide shade from the sun, and protection against rain, but they also add to your living space. Yet, when something goes wrong, adjusting them
Continue readingEven slide-outs can get hot and transfer heat inside your RV or trailer. That makes your air conditioner work harder throughout the day. A good slide-out awning helps your AC unit last longer and work
Continue readingEvery DIY person likes to use a parts diagram as well as a parts list. It just saves money and makes the task of repairing your 9100 awning a lot easier. Sometimes those parts diagrams and lists are found
Continue readingWhen you have owned your awning for some time, you may find that when the old switch wears out the replacement is wired differently. This can cause some confusion and you may need to have a skilled technician
Continue readingThey are codes. What that means is that you may not understand them when you find them. Plus, these codes may not be correct which would mean you would be getting the wrong shade or the wrong color. Help
Continue readingThe real story. Most RV articles you read on the internet and in RV magazines paint a very idyllic RV life. It is a great way to live and see the country. That is true for about 90 to 95% of the RV owners.
Continue readingOne of the most important lines in life. Once you cross it, you are said to be in debt and it is hard to recover. However, if you watch the bottom line carefully, you can still repair your delamination
Continue readingSome RV owners like the idea of having their BBQ grill slide out from the basement. It is convenient for them. Others do not like it as they feel too much grease gets on their RV during the grilling time.You
Continue readingWhen it comes to sealants, all you have to do is walk through your favorite home improvement store and see you have plenty of sealant options. The way to find the best is to know what you are looking for
Continue readingWhat appears to be simple… May not be as simple as it appears. There will be some RV repairs that cause you to think it can be done in a few minutes. But in reality, it may take a day, a week, or longer
Continue readingThere are small adjustments you can make that will open or close the awning a little bit. For those adjustments, you will need an Allen wrench. The screws are marked with as + and a - so you know which
Continue readingAn RV is only as strong as its weakest link. That weakest link seems to be the sealant used to cover seams, including vents, AC, and other items on your RV’s roof. Using the right sealant will make sure
Continue readingOne of the reasons RV makers use vinyl decals is because they can save money. Vinyl decals are said to be cheaper than paint and if you see white on an RV, that is not painted on either. Anything to save
Continue readingGel coats take a beating. This is something that is not a surprise as your RV or trailer is sitting out in the sun and other elements all the time. After some time, you will see your nice bright gel coat
Continue readingAwnings keep things cool. Not only do you get shade when extended, but these awnings can also help keep the sun off your RV or trailer. When they do, that means your air conditioner does not have to work
Continue readingThere are lots of good products you can use. One thing about owning an RV or trailer, you will have lots of roofing materials to work with. The key to working on your roof when applying new sealant is
Continue readingOne thing about owning an RV is that you can get a lot of leaks if you are not careful. Seams split, joints fail and on it goes. One way to stop the leaks is to find the right roof coating that will work
Continue readingMany owners may not realize that there is a little hole called a WEP hole. This is in the light by design so that moisture can escape. This hole has to be pointing down when you put the cover back on.
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