During my travels in various RVs throughout our country over the last few decades, I have come to understand the need to properly level your rig. When I first started camping in a late 1960s Shasta camper that I bought for $250 in 1983, leveling your camper wasn’t that important. …
Whether you’re buying a new RV, remodeling an older camper or motorhome, renovating a vintage RV, or even designing and building your own rig, it’s always a good idea to understand your options when deciding what type of window you want to live with. In this article, I’ll share some …
Let’s Talk Windows: A Guide to Understanding & Upgrading Your RV’s Windows Read More »
Let’s face it, when owning an RV, there’s a good chance that at some point you’ll need to repair your roof, especially if you own it for several years, use it often or your RV is exposed to varied natural elements. Another thing to keep in mind when using your …
Toilet, Sink and Shower, Where Do I Start? As with any component in an RV, over time they eventually become worn, cracked, faded, stained or simply outdated and your RV’s bathroom is no exception to that rule. In fact, in most cases it’s one of the most trafficked areas of …
A Guide to Giving Your RV Bathroom a Good Makeover Read More »
What if you have some sort of damage to one of your RV’s walls due to weather issues such as water, hail, or snow; are you prepared to tackle the repair of that damage by yourself? Would you like to remodel or upgrade your interior design by replacing an interior …
Repairing, Replacing, or Upgrading Your RV Walls Read More »
Regardless of whether you are a full-time RVer, a seasonal RVer or a weekend warrior camper, proper general maintenance is essential for your rig. Some items, such as your water heater can be done once a year, while other components will need more frequent check-ups. In this article, we’ll examine …
Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your RV’s Most Important Components Read More »
If you follow my column on a regular basis, you may remember that in a recent article I shared with you folks the importance of selecting the proper tires for your RV. In that article, I shared my thoughts on purchasing new tires for your RV, and while I did …
What’s the Right Air Pressure for My RV’s Tires? Read More »
I’m just going to put my opinion out there: decals and RV dealership garbage like promotional license plate frames and vinyl decal advertisements for the seller or manufacturer are totally annoying and unnecessary. In fact, most of those “swoops and contouring” decals the manufacturers regularly install, are unnecessary and should …
Did you purchase a used RV with worn carpet or flooring that you dislike because the price was right? Have you had the same RV for several years and the flooring is worn down and not to your liking anymore? Are you looking to upgrade your RV’s flooring and looking …
When I first started RVing, slide-outs on any RV were almost unheard of, in fact, it wasn’t until 1990 when inventor and now chairman and co-founder of the Newmar Corporation, an RV manufacturer based in Nappanee, Indiana, Mahlon Miller, designed and patented the first power slide-out, did they begin to …
