Unless you live in the southern states, you may have already taken the steps to get your rig ready for the long, cold winter. This year’s camping season is in the books and we tend to forget about our campers until next season. However, there are a few things you can do during the RV camping offseason that you may not have been able to do earlier in the year. In this post we are …
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One of the best ways to keep your RV looking new is to regularly wash and wax it. In fact, it should be part of your regular RV maintenance. Kellie and I recently purchased four of the most recommended RV wash and wax products on the market and put them to the test. The main goal was to find out, once and for all, which one holds the title for “Best RV Wash and Wax”. …
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Having a quality carbon monoxide detector in your RV is not only essential, but it could also save your life. Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas. In fact, carbon monoxide is often referred to as “the quiet killer”. CO is produced any time a fossil fuel, such as propane, gasoline, wood, or coal is burned. Inhaling these toxic fumes can cause sudden illness or death. According to the CDC, at least 430 …
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Every RVer will have to face the task of dumping their RV waste tanks. It’s an inevitable part of owning a camper. Whether you are parked at a full hook-up site or boondocking on the beach, at some point of your adventure, you will have to dump your waste tanks. For a newbie there may be some sense of anxiety involved, especially when you are at the dump station with a line of fellow RVers …
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Does this sound familiar? You do countless hours of research finding that perfect site at an RV campground. A few days before your trip, you tirelessly pack your camper with everything you can possibly think you might need. Once you get to your site, you get backed in, set up, and leveled. Then it happens. The first time you step into your travel trailer the rocking starts. You’re not alone. RVers and campers across the …
As summer comes to an end and temperatures begin to drop, for most RVers that means it’s time to store our campers and RVs for the winter. We go through our RV winterizing, unpack everything, and tuck our RVs away in a safe place until next spring. Did you know that your camper is a great place for mice to call home when it gets cold? Although small, mice can destroy your home away from …
Maintenance is one of the most important parts of RV ownership. Keeping your rig in peak working order not only prolongs the life of your camper, but it also limits frustration down the road when something breaks. Along with maintaining your water heater, holding tanks, and other seasonal checks, RV air conditioner maintenance is vital for a comfortable camping experience, especially in the summer. In this post I am going to give you a few …
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Your RV propane system is one of the most important, and often overlooked, part of your rig. We use propane to cook delicious meals for our families, heat our water, provide warmth on those bone-chilling cold nights, and keep our food from spoiling in our refrigerators. In this post we are going to dive into our RV propane system and answer the most asked questions. If you want to know “How long will my propane …
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Just like pineapple on a pizza, or ketchup on a corn dog, there is also a debate on the use of RV covers. If you asked 100 RVers what their opinion is, you would probably have close to half for it and the other half against it. To prove this, I recently threw the question out on social media to some fellow RVers. The responses I received were just as I was expecting. I’ll get …
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This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. RVing is a great way to make long lasting memories with your family. It is also one the most stress relieving activities we can do. That is until the unexpected happens. As with everything we enjoy, RVs need to be maintained. RVs are no different than your traditional “sticks and bricks” or your everyday vehicle. …
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This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Could I get you to do me a favor real quick? Look at your RV storage compartment key. Is it a CH 751? So is mine. Actually, over 60% of all RVs have that exact key for the storage compartments. RV security is not what we all think it should be. I didn’t want to …
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