Although they offer many of the same comforts as an apartment, RVs are built for mobility. Part home, part vehicle, RVs have a long list of elements that could malfunction in some way or another. Regular RV maintenance will make a huge difference in preventing costly repairs and replacements. It …
A stuck RV slide-out section that won’t go back in again can be a real hassle. Especially since you usually discover the problem as you are breaking camp and getting ready to hit the open road again. If your RV slide-out section is stubbornly stuck in the out position, you …
Most full-time RVers like to watch TV on occasion. Nowadays, we watch so many of our favorite shows and sports using streaming services, but catching local news or other cable shows begs the question: can I use my home Dish receiver in my RV? Most home Dish receivers are linked …
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, …
RVs with retractable slide-outs are a very popular way to maximize the interior living space, while also giving you a more compact, streamlined rig while driving down the road. You see them most often in fifth-wheel camper trailers and motorhomes. Though in recent years they have become increasingly popular in …
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 …
When you first bought a shiny new fiberglass RV you were probably the talk of your neighborhood. And your neighbors probably kept loving you until your Fiberglass RV started to oxidize and lose its shine — which is something that’ll inevitably happen over the years, especially if you don’t properly …
At the heart of the RV experience, is the idea that you can bring more of the conveniences of home with you than you can in a tent. Many of the people who use their RV to answer the call of the open road prize reliable electrical service above all …
Cold weather camping is a fact of life for many RVers. Especially for those of us who RV full-time, cold weather will inevitably join us on our journey. Even though you can chase 70 degrees in an RV, sometimes the places you want to go to just won’t cooperate weather-wise. …
One of the worst issues faced by RVers is holding tank odor you just can’t seem to get rid of. Because we travel with toilets in tow, we must sometimes carry our wastewater with us in our camper’s internal holding tanks. And when that kind of water gets to stinking, …
