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 …
Gear, Mods & Upgrades
Deep cycle RV batteries are one of the three commonly-available types of RV batteries, but they’re the ones that are most often misunderstood. With this post, we hope to change that, at least to some degree. An RVer’s access to power is no minor consideration. We all appreciate traveling with the ability to run a …
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 …
A Shurflo water pump is among one of the most commonly found pumps on new RVs and campers. They’re also popular as replacements for pumps that leak or no longer function properly, and the replacement makes a good DIY project. There are a variety of RV water pump brands on the market, several of them …
When hooking up to electrical power, the outlet or power pedestal you’re connecting to isn’t always conveniently located. That’s why it’s important to carry an RV extension cord. The question is which cord to carry because using an underrated cord for the load your RV will require could lead to problems, including fire. Which cord …
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 …
RV wiring has traditionally been installed in a similar manner to electrical wiring in a house. In recent years, however, multiplex wiring systems for RV use have become more common. RV multiplex systems make the wiring throughout the RV more like that of a computer network which can have some real benefits. But what, exactly, …
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 …
Whether your RV sink has seen better days or whether it’s just not as useful as you’d like based on faucet height or some other feature, it’s generally a pretty simple upgrade as long as a few things remain standard. Most RVs have two sinks – one in the kitchen/galley, and one in the bathroom. …
Most RVers plan to travel in sunny weather or to sunny weather. And most RVs are outdoors most or all of the time. That’s why it’s so important to know how to protect RVs from sun damage. So many parts of an RV need protection from the sun’s UV rays that we decided to devote …
We’ve posted many times in the past on various topics related to RV solar panels. We’ve produced a number of related YouTube videos and have discussed our own ultimate RV solar panel system detailing how we roll with our solar power system. But today we’re talking about a literal solar-powered RV. And by that, we …
About a year ago, we published a post about RV skirting for winter. Since then, we’ve learned about inflatable RV skirting that those who use RV skirting might love. Today’s post is about an easy, efficient way to skirt an RV with a product known as AirSkirts. What Is RV Skirting? RV skirting is essentially …
When you’re shopping for a new (or new-to-you) RV, there are many features and amenities to consider and prioritize. One that’s often overlooked is the choice between ducted vs non-ducted RV AC. RV air conditioning is a pretty important feature for traveling and camping comfortably. Most of us spend a fair amount of time traveling …
We post about many aspects of our diesel pusher motorhome, a 43-foot 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire. And we’ve certainly posted a fair amount about the Class A RV in general. But we don’t often post much about the diesel pusher chassis. So, in this post, we thought we’d take a closer look at the two …