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 …
Miscellaneous Upgrades
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 …
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 to raise or lower the bed on your own to retrieve those stored items, an affordable RV bed lift kit …
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 system. In this post, we’ll talk about the differences between a traditional fire extinguisher and a fire suppression system and …
For some RVers, our topic for today’s post may seem a little crazy. But for others, an RV fire escape ladder could prove to be a lifesaver. We became aware of this idea when we heard about a 5th wheel fire. Thankfully, the lives of the occupants were spared. But some of them were injured …
According to the NICB (National Insurance Crime Bureau), catalytic converter theft has increase 1,215% since 2019 (yes, you read that right: one thousand two hundred fifteen percent!). This statistic alone illustrates why so many vehicle owners are considering adding a catalytic converter cage. But there are also other things we, as RV and vehicle owners, …
RV renovations are a great way to add new character to your rig. Whether you’ve got a brand new RV or a 25-year-old one (or an 18-year-old rig, like ours ????), DIY RV renovation ideas can really make the space your own, giving your home on wheels a whole new feel. In this post, we’re …
Many motorhomes and towables come with RV ladders attached. But many rigs aren’t equipped with RV ladders at all. What’s the purpose of an RV ladder? Why would RV manufacturersinstall them on some rigs and not others? If they’re really necessary, why wouldn’t every RV have one? If they’re not needed, why would anyone have …
After more than 17 years of full-time use, our motorhome captain’s chairs finally began showing their age. The leather was wearing out and was looking worn and tearing at the seams. In addition, some of their powered functions weren’t working properly, including the lumbar support on the driver’s seat and the heated passenger seat. In …
An RV bumper rack is a great way to increase the storage capacity of your rig. An RV hitch cargo carrier gets “stuff” out of the way while allowing you to carry all the things you want to take camping with you. And some RV hitch storage racks offer a great way to carry bikes …
Screen tents for campers have become an increasingly popular item for RVers to carry to all their camping destinations. A quality screen tent increases your overall living space… while keeping you outdoors, which is likely why you like camping in the first place! For this reason, however, there are literally hundreds of screen tents on …