Batteries are a critical part of any RV. Your RV battery gives you the power you need to operate a variety of features, including appliances, devices, and lights. If you have a motorized RV, you also need a battery to start and drive your rig. But there are several different types of RV batteries, and …
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Entegra Coach, long synonymous with luxury diesel pushers, has seen some major changes in the past several years. Among them is an expansion into the world of gas Class A and C RVs, and, most recently, Class B rigs. In today’s post, we’re looking at Entegra RV — who owns the company now, and what’s …
Los Angeles-based Happier Camper is a designer and manufacturer of modular fiberglass travel trailers that are multifunctional and highly customizable. Happier Campers trailers are hard to beat for customizability, and you can tow them with an SUV or even a sedan. These lightweight, innovative travel trailers with unique modular interiors are well worth checking out. …
Lots of people enjoy ice for beverages, and many campers require ice for coolers to keep food cold. But most RVs and campers don’t have ice makers, so in this post we’re looking at some of the best portable ice makers for RV use. Whether you need to replenish ice regularly for use in a …
Knowing how to clean RV solar panels is more important than you may think. Not only are you protecting the surface of the panel, but dirty solar panels mean less power. We know this isn’t rocket science, but it is important! When solar panels get dirty from dust, pollen, bird droppings, and tree sap, they …
Casita campers are adorable little travel trailers. They’re small, relatively light, and very well-made, making the Casita camper a great choice for people looking to step up from tent or car camping. In this post, we’re taking a look at Casita Travel Trailers to find out just what makes these rugged little campers so popular. …
Dometic fridges are among the most popular cooling units in the mobile living industry worldwide. Regardless of what type of RV or travel vehicle you may have, you’ve probably heard of the Dometic brand. Millions of travelers around the world use Dometic products. So, today we’re looking specifically at Dometic fridges for mobile use. If …
We’ve been living in an RV for 20 years now, and we do a lot of boondocking. So, we’ve had to master the art of keeping the rig level. Which is more important than you may think! It’s so important, in fact, that we’re dedicating this post to what we think are the best RV …
If you’ve got a propane tank on your RV but you’re still hauling around those little green canisters of propane to use with your portable propane grill, it’s time to let us show you how to connect a gas grill to an RV! Propane BBQ grills are fantastic for cooking outside when you’re camping. We …
There are lots of ways to light a campsite, but when we’re boondocking under the stars, harsh lighting can be more of a hindrance to the setting than anything. That might be why camping string lights are so popular. Moderate, muted lighting options are best in camping settings. They create a nice ambiance without overwhelming …
We recently published a complete guide to the RV slide-out. We covered the pros and cons of slides in general. But one of our readers pointed out that our post didn’t mention anything about RV slide locks. (Thanks, Michael!) In his comment, Michael mentioned that slide-out locks seem to be a controversial topic, and he’s …
So, you’ve got a pickup truck and you want to do some camping. Fantastic! 👍🏽 If you don’t yet have the “camper” part figured out, you may want to consider adding a pop up truck camper to your list of camping rigs to consider. As we indicated in our recent posts on truck bed camping …
One thing most RVers have in common is a desire to stay cool in the summer heat. That’s why the RV air conditioner is one of the most talked-about components of just about every rig out there. We’ve covered lots of topics related to RV air conditioning on this blog. But, with summer right around …
Have you ever seen an Aliner A-frame camper being towed down the road? Not sure? Well, that’s probably because Aliner campers collapse into small, easy-to-tow flat-top campers that are aerodynamic on the road, but pop up at the camping destination to provide interior room for 2-4 people to sleep. In this post, we’re taking a …
Have you ever laid your eyes on a Prevost RV? If you can’t remember for sure, then the answer is probably no, because Prevost bus conversion motorhomes are hard to forget once you’ve seen one! In this post, we’re drooling over taking a peek at Prevost RVs, the ultimate luxury motorhomes… with the ultimate price …
Leisure Travel Vans are a product of Triple E Recreational Vehicles. Established in 1965, they’re a well-known RV manufacturer based in Manitoba, Canada. With sleek designs and clever use of space, Leisure Travel Vans are known for style, comfort, and functionality. But if you’re wondering just how this well-respected RV manufacturer is bringing Unity and …
In certain camping scenarios, there are times when a small propane heater is the perfect remedy to chilly weather. The Little Buddy propane heater is exactly the right size for a personal camping heater, but is it the best option available? In this post, we’re taking a good look at the Little Buddy, a portable …
There are lots of reasons why people love their fifth wheels. But a fifth-wheel toy hauler takes these spacious rigs to a whole different level. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at what a fifth-wheel toy hauler is, why some campers love these big rigs and the pros and cons of owning one. What …
Oliver Travel Trailers have caught the attention of many campers, and it’s pretty easy to see why. One look at these rugged but well-appointed little travel trailers and you’re bound to ask what it is and where it came from. But as far as travel trailers go, these campers also come with a relatively high …
Norcold RV refrigerators have been making their way into rigs of all types since 1959. If you have an RV built within the last 60 years, odds are good that your RV has (or at some point had) a refrigerator made by Norcold. But are all Norcold RV fridges the same? If not, what’s different …
If you’ve got propane-fueled appliances onboard your RV, then you know how critical it is to keep a sufficient amount of propane in the tank to keep them running. But, propane tank sizes vary, which means that the amount of propane you have available to run your refrigerator, furnace, water heater, and stove will vary …
There are several ways to carry your bikes on an RV, but if your hitch receiver is already busy and you’ve got an RV ladder, an RV ladder bike rack could be a great option. In this post, we’re looking at a manner of carrying bikes on your RV that’s often overlooked. What Is an …
When you think about the equipment required to provide a safe and comfortable RVing experience, it’s important to keep tow mirrors in mind. Good towing mirrors, adjusted and used correctly, are critical parts of a towing setup. We recently posted an article about how to hitch a trailer to tow it safely, and it got …
What is a fifth wheel? They’re just travel trailers, right? Well, not so fast. While a 5th wheel camper is a towable RV, it’s different from standard travel trailers. In fact, a towable RV that’s called a fifth wheel (or 5th wheel) is distinguished from other travel trailers in a variety of ways. Not only …
Without a doubt, Newell Coaches are the highest-end, non-bus-conversion RVs on the market. The price for a new Newell Coach starts at around $2 million. (The fancy rig in our featured image has a price tag of $2,428,578.00.) Are they worth it? In this post, we’re taking a closer look at Newell Coaches to see what …
>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 a low pressure gas grill, that conveniently mounted RV quick connect isn’t going to work for you. In today’s post, …
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 can have a bidet in your RV. We don’t have one ourselves, but we do have friends who have an …
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 is a 12V RV fridge different from a traditional RV fridge, and what are the pros and cons of having …
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 campers everywhere. The great thing is that you can pretty much use a hammock anywhere. They can be used tree-to-tree …
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 we did) to provide virtually silent power from the sun. But trees, clouds and night happen! That’s why so many …