RV’s can be a lot of fun and an economically friendly way to live. However, there are some costs associated with owning one that is often overlooked. One of the biggest costs is electricity as motorhomes and campervans use plenty of it. Many assume that living in an RV would save them money as opposed … Read more
Renting an RV for a week is a great and innovative way to go on your next vacation. As opposed to doing the traditional flying or driving followed by a hotel or renting another place to stay, renting an RV is a great way to get out in nature. It gives you a comfortable and … Read more
There are two types of air compressors you should be concerned with. Both run on 12V direct current and are usually used to inflate the tires on cars and RVs. Of course, this is just a rough categorization of air compressors because we’re only interested in those that service vehicles. In the case of RVs, … Read more
Many drivers ask, “how do I reset my tire pressure monitoring system?” but not all of them do it for the right reasons. The majority just want to know how to do it so they can turn off the warning light. Sometimes it’s nothing, but that warning light may also have popped up because something’s really … Read more
Learning how to back up a travel trailer is an essential part of owning an RV. While towing a travel trailer on the roads is an easy task, maneuvering it and parking it in the assigned area of a campground can prove to be much more difficult. Anyone who tells you there is nothing to … Read more
Learning how to wash an RV is a key part of a RV lifestyle. The RV lifestyle blends the best of many worlds, offering you the freedom of adventure wrapped in the comfort of your own house. The only major downside, other than the cost of gas, is the amount of work they can entail. … Read more
Is the Blue Ox Hitch any good? Only if you’re looking for an easy to use hitch that’s designed for towing a camper, trailer, boat or other heavy loads. Blue Ox’s line of hitches are very popular towing options that have been around since the 1970s. Being in production for over 40 years they’ve had plenty … Read more
If you want to keep your RV plumbing in good working order, you need a water pressure regulator. RV veterans know that surges in water pressure at RV parks are a common occurrence, and those surges can cause expensive damage to your plumbing. Worse still, plumbing damage can result in the worst case scenario for … Read more
As your RV’s awning torsion spring unwinds, it straightens the coils into flat wire, which strengthens the spring because it has less resistance to the force of the wind. How To Wind the Torsion Springs on an RV Awning? The easiest way is by temporarily removing the awning and using a screwdriver to wind (tighten) the … Read more
Mounting a TV in your RV can add a layer of luxury without stealing valuable real estate from the limited space. Unfortunately, we have seen too many RV owners who do not know how to install a flat screen TV in an RV, treating it similarly to an in-home installation. This can lead to not … Read more