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When our motorhome was about 11 years old, we found ourselves with a patio awning ready for replacement fabric. Being avid DIYers meant we wanted to learn how to replace Dometic WeatherPro awning fabric ourselves. We’d already replaced several awnings and slide toppers with super-robust Tough Top Awnings material, so we knew we’d be using …

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If you’ve ever considered taking your grandkids or a couple of guests along for a camping trip (but wondered where they’d sleep), this post might give you some ideas. Today we’re taking a look at a bunk bed sleeper sofa that could transform your RV’s living space into a bedroom with a set of bunks! …

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When the weather turns chilly, staying warm in your RV can be a challenge. But that’s no reason to shy away from traveling and camping in cool temperatures, even in winter. The trick is to understand your RV heating options and choose the best one(s) to beat the cold safely. There are many types of …

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What is a borescope and how can it make an RVer’s life easier? In today’s post, we’ll answer those questions. We’ll show you what a borescope is and how we’ve found one helpful for certain projects on our RV. We’ll also show you several other ways to see into hidden spaces using items you may …

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If you’ve got a diesel pusher motorhome, knowing when to change the diesel engine air filter is important. And if your rig offers easy access to your air filter, knowing how to do it yourself can save you some cash. We found the RV diesel air filter change to be one of the easiest routine …

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Are you tired of getting whacked by RV basement storage doors falling on your head? Are you looking for RV storage door holder options so you can stop holding up your rig’s basement doors with your back? In this post, we’ve got you covered with some easy DIY options for RV storage compartment door holders. …

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In this post, we’re focusing on an RV bedding solution that can be helpful for just about every RVer. QuickZip Sheets make sure that odd-sized RV mattresses stay snugly covered all night long. They also provide a solution for making RV beds that are difficult to maneuver around without Cirque du Soleil-level gymnastic abilities. Let’s …

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Several years ago, during a wintertime visit to Zion National Park, we experienced a failure of our HWH hydraulic leveling jacks. It was a self-inflicted wound caused by our lack of attention to a potential cold-weather camping situation. As a result, we needed to figure out how to reinstall/replace RV jack springs. We learned several …

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You’ve probably heard of Tiffin and have likely seen their popular rigs on the road. But who owns Tiffin Motorhomes, and where are they made? Are Tiffin motorhomes good quality? And what’s this about Tiffin being purchased by another company? In this post, we’re looking at Tiffin to see how they match up with other …

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Typical residential mattresses usually come in pretty standard sizes, which is handy for buying the right size sheets, particularly fitted sheets. Some mattresses are thicker than others, but at least the widths are pretty standard. The same isn’t true for all RVs, however. So, in this post, we’re sharing multiple methods for how to make …

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Can you run an RV air conditioner while driving your rig down the road? That’s a good question, especially with the summer camping season right around the corner. Spoiler alert, the answer is “Yes, but…” In this post, we’ll share everything you need to know about running your RV’s air conditioner(s) while you’re traveling. We’ll …

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Because it’s our favorite way to camp, we talk a lot about boondocking. But what about overlanding? People often use those two terms interchangeably. But what is overlanding? Is it the same as boondocking? Although there are similarities, there are differences, too. In this post, we’re discussing boondocking vs overlanding — how they’re the same …

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The Black Series HQ19 is a comfortable, rugged, off-road RV deserving of the attention it’s getting. But we’ve got a unique perspective to share because we had the privilege of putting an HQ19 to the test for over a month. How did we like it and what did we find to be the most important …

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If your RV is a diesel pusher and you sometimes find tiny specks of oil on the front of your towed car, you may be dealing with something called diesel engine blowby. In this post, we’ll share the likely source of this problem and how to stop engine blowby from getting on your toad with …

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Clear, bright headlights are key to safe nighttime driving. They not only light the way ahead but also make sure that other drivers can see us. Unfortunately, headlights can become cloudy or yellowed over time due to sun damage, light scratches, and environmental contaminants. That’s why knowing how to clean cloudy headlights is an important …

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