>Did your RV come from the factory with a quick connect propane port conveniently mounted to the side? Fantastic! Just grab your low-pressure RV grill, and let’s get cooking! But, if your propane grill isn’t...
If you drive a diesel RV, you may be aware of diesel high idle (sometimes referred to as “fast idle”), and your rig may even have a high idle mode or switch. But, what exactly...
We’ve seen our share of interesting homes on wheels. In fact, we’ve lived full-time in a pretty nice one ourselves for 20 years. But there are some really cool school bus conversions (“skoolies”) out there....
No matter how much people enjoy camping, there’s literally no one who enjoys sharing the activity with mosquitoes. Plainly stated, mosquitoes suck…literally and figuratively. That’s why today we’re checking out the value of a mosquito...
Garmin is a big name in the GPS world and the company has made a wide variety of GPS units and other products since 1989. In today’s post, we’re talking specifically about the Garmin RV...
With only a single hinge point between a travel trailer and the towing vehicle, crosswinds and improper weight distribution in the trailer can cause trailer/camper sway. Can trailer sway bars help? We’ll talk about what...
If your RV has a rubber roof and you’re not already using a high-quality RV rubber roof protectant, this post is for you. In fact, if you’ve got an RV at all, regardless of the...
We’ve posted in the past on various topics having to do with RV toilets. But today’s post has a bit of a different twist. Today we’re talking about the RV bidet! Oh, yes – you...
As RVers and campers, we tend to cook on grills, griddles, and even over open fires at campsites. A grill mat is something that many people use for cooking or baking both outside and in...
There’s nothing like outdoor cooking when you’re camping, and a camping griddle can take your breakfast and burger games to a whole new level. So, just in time for your next camping trip, today’s post...
Safe towing is an important but multi-faceted process. Before you can safely tow a car, boat, travel trailer, or utility trailer, you need a few pieces of information. Today we’re looking specifically at ball hitch...
If you’re an RVer, but not familiar with the benefits of the Escapees RV Club, this post is for you. The Escapees is among the most comprehensive RV membership organizations. Because an Escapees RV Club...
The RV refrigerator is always a hot topic (a hot topic about cooling, that is!). There are different types of RV fridges, but in this post, we’re looking specifically at the 12V RV refrigerator. How...
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of reading a book or falling asleep in a hammock outside in a light summer breeze, you’ll understand why a portable hammock is a favorite piece of gear among...
Did we say “CarGenerator”? As in automobile + power-producing device? Well yes, we did! If you love boondocking off the grid (like we do), you may have installed a substantial solar and battery setup (like...
Ah, the RV slide-out…a common topic among RV owners. For some, RV slide outs are the greatest things since sliced bread. But for others, they’re a nightmare waiting to happen and something to be avoided...
If your RV bed lifts to reveal additional storage space, you’ve got a great feature that can help to store an amazing amount of your travel gear out of the way. But if it’s hard...
We’ve covered RV water heaters from a few different angles here on the blog before. But today we’re talking specifically about the water heater pressure relief valve. It may seem unimportant — a thing you...
If you carry a spare tire on your rig, you need an RV spare tire cover. Boring? Maybe. Then again… maybe not! Today we’re looking into why it’s important to have a cover for your...
Camping lanterns have long been considered essential pieces of camping gear. A good camping lantern, after all, is what lights up the dark as we enjoy evenings in the great outdoors. And whether you’re an...
In May of 2021, Love’s Travel Stops introduced Love’s RV Hookups. But what exactly does this mean and what are the pros and cons of using them? In this post, we’ll sort through the details...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires that all RVs be equipped with at least one RV fire extinguisher. But we recently decided to upgrade our fire extinguishers to a fully automatic RV fire suppression...
Have you ever heard people’s descriptions of the Jeep death wobble? “Uncontrollable shaking.” “The epitome of white-knuckle driving.” “Terror on the road.” But, what causes the so-called “Jeep death wobble”? What should you do if...
Have you heard the chatter about a California generator ban? Well, in this post we’ve got some fact-based details to share that we hope will clear up some misconceptions about the use of an RV...
