12 Volt air conditioners are enjoying a vigorous surge in popularity. They are especially popular in off-grid Van lifers that didn’t have a roof top air conditioner installed, as well as RVs that need to be able to keep the interior cool when camping without hook-ups. If this sounds like …
Camper vans, conversion vans, Class B motorhomes, and transit vans often come with dash heaters that do a good job of heating the vehicle when you are on the road. Though they aren’t the sort of thing you want to use to heat the interior on a cold night. The …
Whether you are doing extended dry camping or just between campground destinations, your RV fridge needs to keep your perishables cold until you are plugged in again. Some folks think that running an RV fridge on an inverter is the answer, but is it? If you want to conserve propane, …
Air conditioners are easily one of the largest appliances in an RV. They require a lot of power to run safely and efficiently. So if you like to do a lot of dry camping or boondocking, the obvious question to ask is: what size generator is needed to power an RV …
Most experienced RV travelers will tell you that air conditioning is an absolute necessity. Unless you are traveling n the mountains or camping n the winter, chances are you won’t get a good night’s sleep without a properly functioning rooftop RV air conditioner. Unfortunately, RV rooftop air conditioners are all …
The refrigerator in your RV sometimes has to work harder to maintain a consistent temperature than the fridge in your house. Because RVs typically move around and experience a lot of different environments, their refrigerators can sometimes sweat or the back wall can completely ice over. When your refrigerator ices …
One of the worst feelings for anyone that has recently purchased a new or used RV is the thought that your roof could be leaking. Roof damage is one of the worst things that can happen to your RV because it requires a lot of work and it’s very expensive …
Summer is an excellent season for camping, since the weather is warmer, rainy days are fewer, and there are more recreational activities to enjoy in the great outdoors. Not surprisingly, most people go camping in the summertime, but this can lead to campgrounds being busier and more booked, and you …
Leaving your RV parked in one place for a long time can take a toll on your tires. While you should always have tire covers to reduce damage from UV exposure, the weight of your RV sitting on one part of your tires for too long isn’t a good thing …
If you live in an RV in a hot or humid climate, the lack of insulation can become a problem. The result sometimes feels like living in a hot box with a complete lack of airflow. But Why mess with window A/C units when a portable RV air conditioner can …
