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What is a Self-Contained RV? Do You Need One?
Being avid boondockers and full-timers, a self-contained RV is an absolute necessity for us. But there’s a lot of confusion around exactly what being a “self-contained RV” really means. So today we’re taking a look...
5 Best RV Covers to Protect Your RV
We recently published a post about the pros and cons of RV covers. Because (as outlined in that post) there are many advantages to covers for anyone who stores their RV for an extended period...
Is RV Antifreeze Toxic?
With RV winterization in full swing, we thought this would be a good time for a post about RV antifreeze in which we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about “the pink stuff”,...
5 Best RV Bike Racks
Using an RV bike rack, we travel with a couple of Rad E-bikes on the back of our car (Rad is the brand name, but they are pretty “rad” to ride, too!) We’ve ridden them...
The Best RV Coffee Makers to Kickstart Your Day
Ah, that first cup of coffee in the morning – a charming, relaxing, positive way to start the day, as millions of us worldwide do. But depending on how you travel and how power is...
Flexible Solar Panels for RVs – Pros, Cons, and Best Ones To Buy
As those of you who’ve followed us for a while know, we’ve got an extensive solar system on our motorhome consisting of a combination of both rigid and flexible solar panels. When we originally installed...
3 of the Best RV Alarm Systems to Keep You and Your RV Safe
Traveling in an RV means often being in unfamiliar areas. While most RVers probably aren’t particularly vulnerable to thieves, the reality is that RVs do get broken into from time to time, and an ounce...
The Pros and Cons of RV Covers
We live full-time in our RV and we have for about 18 years now, so RV covers haven’t been on our list of things to research. But as we’ve been thinking of our fellow RVers...
The RVgeeks Top 12 RV Stocking Stuffers (all under $25!)
With Thanksgiving behind us, and the ramp-up to holiday shopping in full swing, we’re following up on our Top 12 Gifts for RVers with 12 of our favorite ideas for RV stocking stuffers for the...
5 Best RV Tank Heating Pads
It’s that time of year again – the time when some RVers who travel in colder locations need to make a few modifications to ensure that they’ll stay warm and their RV will remain healthy...
What Is Tongue Weight and Why Is It Important?
When you’re traveling down the road hauling a trailer or a 5th wheel (or any other kind of open/enclosed trailer), various weights factor into your towing experience and, more importantly, to your safety and the...
What Jeeps Can Be Flat Towed
Many RVers enjoy the ability to flat-tow a vehicle behind their RV. The benefits are tremendous, particularly for those of us with very large motorhomes. Jeeps are very popular as “toads” or “dinghy vehicles”, but...
RV Black Water Tank – Everything You Need to Know
Today’s topic is neither glamorous nor exciting, but most RVers would agree that the RV black water tank is a crucial aspect of one of the most convenient systems aboard their rigs. It must be...
RV Roof Vent Fan Replacement
We’ve talked before about the importance of a working RV roof vent fan, and we recently posted about the best options for roof vent fan replacement. Today’s post more specifically addresses the actual replacement itself...
Do RV Wet Baths Suck?
Ah, the RV wet bath – a topic that elicits strong emotions from both sides – love and hate. Are we suggesting that we frequently hear fellow RVers exclaiming how they love their RV’s wet...
RV Water Softener: What It Is and How It Works
Water is water, right? Well, as it turns out, that’s not necessarily true. Some water, described as “hard”, is filled with minerals like lime and iron, and they can be tough on the skin and...
What is an RV Battery Disconnect Switch?
As we head into the season when many (but not all!) RVers store their rigs for the winter, this is a good time to create a post about the RV battery disconnect switch – an...
RV Fresh Water Tank – Everything You Need to Know
RVs with holding tanks generally have three – the fresh water, gray water, and black water tanks. The gray water tank holds refuse from sinks and showers, the black water tank holds waste from your...
What is Dry Camping?
There are a variety of ways to camp, with or without an RV. But, what is dry camping, exactly? Is it using a waterproof tent to stay dry while camping in the rain? Is it...
What is Dry Weight on a Camper?
As an RVer, you may hear and read a lot about the importance of knowing your camper’s weight. Regardless of the type of rig you have, weight is always an important factor, for a variety...
The RVgeeks’ Top 12 Gifts for RV Owners
With the holidays fast approaching, and with shipping delays and stocking issues becoming a common issue, now is a great time to begin your holiday shopping for your favorite RVer. So, in the spirit of...
3 Best RV Roof Vent Fan Options
There are lots of reasons why an RV roof vent fan is an important component of any RV, but until you’ve lived in an RV for a little while (or full-time for nearly two decades...
RV TPMS – What it is and Why You Need It
An RV TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) is a safety feature that not only protects you (and everyone riding in and around your RV while you’re on the road), but it also helps to keep...
The RV Black Tank Flush System – All You Need to Know
Every RVer knows that of all the duties an RV owner has to tend to, dumping the black tank is the least enjoyable. That said, there are ways to make tasks related to the black...