A 4×4 van conversion is a great way to get away from it all! As avid boondockers for the past couple of decades, we understand the allure of the great outdoors off the beaten path. There’s a big difference between the experience you’ll have in a busy campground or RV park and those that happen …
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Liquid propane (LP gas) is a versatile fuel that powers many of the things that keep you comfortable when you’re RVing. RV propane systems fuel stoves and ovens, water heaters, furnaces, refrigerators (if you have an absorption refrigerator), small propane heaters, and even portable propane fire pits and grills. Having appliances that run on propane …
Social media is full of pictures of people converting buses into rolling homes which essentially makes them RVs. But what exactly is a bus RV conversion? And is it worth the effort? Today we’re looking at bus conversions (a sub-group of which are also known as skoolie conversions) – a different type of home on …
Love to travel off the beaten path? We’ve got the rigs for you! Today we’re taking a look at the off-road RV… for travelers who want to venture off the pavement in style, with all the comforts of home in their living space. From full-size off-road motorhomes to off-road travel trailers, truck campers, and even …
An RV bunk mattress is notoriously uncomfortable. RV manufacturers figure they’ll get a little use by lightweight kids during summer camping trips. Unfortunately, after a night or two, your kids and other RV guests may complain about difficulty sleeping due to the lack of support, comfort, and stability from those thin, cheap, foam-based “mattresses” (for …
As winter approaches, thoughts of keeping warm spring to mind (including RV insulation). That’s especially true for those of us who are full-timers and those who enjoy occasionally camping in late fall or winter in areas where temperatures drop significantly. What’s the insulation like in most RVs? And how can we improve on our rig’s …
Bubble levels are the simple, low tech, tried-and-true method for leveling an RV. They’re easy to use, affordable, and effective. Bubble levels come in a variety of shapes, styles, and sizes, and there are several different ways for an RVer to use them to level their rig. Today we’re looking at the good old-fashioned bubble …
If you’ve ever been locked out of your RV, you know that it can be far more than a minor inconvenience. It’s a huge hassle, can be very expensive to deal with, and may even impact pet safety in certain circumstances. That’s why today we’re looking at the keyless RV door lock. What Is a …
There are so many families traveling by RV these days, as well as friends choosing to travel together. RV manufacturers have caught on to these trends, so RVs with 2 bedrooms (both motorhomes and towables) are growing in availability and popularity. Traditionally, even large RVs had one master bedroom and then some convertible sleeping areas …
Most people with even the slightest interest in RVing, (and even most people with no interest in RVing at all), have heard of Winnebago and the hugely popular Minnie Winnie. The name “Winnebago” is to “RV” as “Kleenex” is to “tissue” and “Q-tip” is to “cotton swab”. That’s a rare level of brand recognition where …
We’ve had a Thetford RV toilet (the Aria II electrically-activated gravity flush toilet) in our Newmar motorhome for over 17 years. Not only has it worked perfectly for all that time, but it even has the original seal on the blade valve to this day! But we know that many RVers have reason to replace …
Two-way radios (walkie-talkies) may just be the RVing gear you didn’t know you need … until you need them. That’s why today we’re focusing on the best walkie-talkies for RVers … because good communication can be essential to safe camping. Why Are Walkie-Talkies Important Gear for RVers? As many of you know, we’ve been full-time …
In today’s post, we’re addressing questions related to RV propane tanks. With cooler temperatures heralding the coming of winter the season after fall, we’ve been focusing on various related topics, while at the same time trying to avoid being too blunt about the upcoming colder weather. Today we’re addressing some additional common questions about propane, …
We hear a lot of talk about the MaxxAir fan being the best roof vent fan available on the market today. In fact, in our post on the 3 best RV roof vent fans, we listed the MaxxAir as the #1 choice. Why? Well, that’s what today’s post is all about. We should note up …
Whether you’ve got a motorhome, travel trailer, or 5th wheel, it’s extremely important to understand how to minimize the possibility of a tire blowout and what to do if one should occur. But, why do RV tires blow out? Tire blowouts are more common on RVs than you may think, and there are a number …