Installing a power inverter in your camper can allow you to power electronics that would normally require power from a 120V AC shore. A power inverter is an excellent tool for campers that like to travel off the grid. It allows you to charge your phone, watch television and has a variety of other uses. … Read more
Traveling in your RV without having a surge protector poses a serious safety hazard. Surge protectors are a level of insurance if your RV catches fire. The following is why you need a surge protector in your RV.Power Surges, High Voltage, Low Voltage and Faulty WiringPower surges, high voltage, low voltage and faulty wiring are … Read more
This is a question that should be pretty obvious to answer. Unfortunately, a lot of people can’t seem to grasp the way that a trailer tongue jack works. Most think of tongue jacks as tools that elevate and hold the trailer in place. While that is true for the most part, careful planning should be put … Read more
You would be surprised by the number of people who try to figure out how to store RV sewer hose extensions underneath the floor of the RV, or how many of them try to cram a secondary hose in the built-in sewer hose compartment. RVs are great for two reasons. They can take you across the … Read more
Repairing the RV TV antenna isn’t going to be a walk in the park. That’s because of two things. First of all, the antenna itself may not be the reason why you’re not getting a TV signal. Since it’s part of an array of components responsible for capturing, boosting, and tuning to TV signals, anything in … Read more
There are three reasons why you may need to know how to remove a trailer jack. First of all, it’s a good idea to keep it in storage when you’re not using it. That way you protect it from corrosion and damage. Secondly, a trailer jack won’t last forever. So, at some point in time it … Read more
Let’s get one thing straight – you can’t watch TV without electricity. What we’ll be discussing in this article is how to power up a TV when there’s a power outage at the campsite or otherwise. What are the gadgets you need to have in your camper in the event of a power outage to still … Read more
A weight distribution hitch (WDH) is a great thing to have, whether you’re towing a small or extra-large trailer. It helps with the vertical alignment of both the tow vehicle and the trailer. A WDH with sway control can further improve handling. But, does a weight distribution hitch increase towing capacity? While it has many benefits, … Read more
A lot of drivers ask this question probably because they don’t understand how TPMS sensors are calibrated. Because of their positioning, it may make sense at first that when you replace your old tires, you could also replace the TPMS sensors. However, TPMS sensors can be recalibrated for different tires and even different wheel sizes. Depending … Read more
One of the best things about driving modern cars is that they come with so many different sensors. Back in the old days, you would have to inspect all of your vehicle’s systems manually to make sure that they were in working order, or wait until something broke and then get it fixed. When it comes … Read more