Like the rest of our equipment, we take very good care of our batteries. But there comes a time when even well-maintained batteries start to lose their juice. That’s why knowing how to replace an RV battery is important. In this post, we’ll show you exactly how to do that, even if your battery bank …
Gear, Mods & Upgrades
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 …
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 …