Towing puts increased strain on both a truck’s engine and transmission. While most people are aware of the impact of engine temperature on performance and have a gauge in their instrument cluster to tell them the engine temperature, transmission temperature is something that isn’t as well understood. Yet transmission performance …
The Mercedes-Benz Metris is a commercial passenger van that Mercedes-Benz sells only in the United States and Canada. They started manufacturing this model in 2015 and it has quickly taken off not only as a commercial vehicle but as a great base model for a lot of creative camper conversions. …
An RV slide-out gives you the floor space and elbow room you need to make the most out of your camping trip. Yet it can be heartbreaking to press the button to extend it; listening to the proud robust groan of the mechanical components, and seeing it sag into place, …
If you plan on taking your RV off-grid for extended periods of time, having adequate power is an absolute must. Solar panels are the perfect solution for creating highly efficient, renewable energy that your RV can utilize when you’re out camping away from hookups. Many RVers install solar panels on …
A lot of the powerful trucks needed to pull a fifth-wheel trailer still have enough power in reserve to handle the rigors of double towing. This involves adding an extra hitch to the back of your fifth-wheel trailer, which allows you to tow another trailer with you. Though double towing …
An RV is a thrilling way to answer the call of the open road, while still being able to bring the comforts of home with you. Of course, knowing the dimension of your RV and developing a relationship with how it handles plays an important role in delivering you the …
Nothing is worse than coming back home to your RV to find that someone has busted the door lock and stolen all your stuff. Sadly, with normal RV door locks, this scenario is all too likely. It’s actually the industry standard that all factory RV door locks have a little …
Whoever thinks about RV window seals shrinking? Not us! When we first bought our camper, window seals were not a part of our selection process. We all look at the windows themselves to imagine the views we’ll see. Or maybe we look at the composition of the windows. We ask …
If you’re pulling your fifth wheel or travel trailer out on the open road, it’s tempting to set the cruise and let your vehicle do the hard work for you. But should you use cruise control while towing? The answer is both yes and no. While using cruise control can …
