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Author: Brian

Born and raised in Michigan, contributing writer Brian C. Noell is a retired hospitality industry professional that now works remotely as a visual artist, writer and photographer as he travels around the United States in an RV with his dog Lizzy, an eighty pound Appenzeller hound dog.

RV Water System Troubleshooting & Preventative Maintenance

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As a rule, you’re unlikely to encounter many problems with your RV’s water system, especially if you are a part…

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Published December 5, 2020By Brian
Categorized as RVs

A DIY Guide to Making No-Sew Curtains for Your RV

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I can do a lot of things in terms of do-it-yourself projects when dealing with my RV but running a…

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Published November 28, 2020By Brian
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Restoring and Painting Your RV Cabinetry

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As much as I like wood grain cabinetry and walls, I sometimes tour new builds or visit my friends in…

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Published November 24, 2020By Brian
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Big City RVing Guides: San Diego, CA and Los Angeles, CA

I love California, I really do, but traveling around their congested cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego and San…

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Published November 2, 2020By Brian
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An RVer’s Guide to Campground Memberships

If you follow my articles regularly, you’ll know that I am a big fan of boondocking as I love the…

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Published October 21, 2020By Brian
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Big City RVing Guides: Portland, OR & Seattle, WA

Visiting Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington by utilizing Amtrak while boondocking in a remote location these days has become a…

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Published October 10, 2020By Brian
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Big City RVing Guides: Boston, MA & Portland, ME

Getting in and out of most urban areas of New England can be extremely difficult in an RV, especially if…

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Published October 10, 2020By Brian
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An RVers Guide for Preparing the Best Pizza on the Road

Enjoying a good pizza while you’re traveling, doesn’t mean that you must partake in the only pizza shops that deliver…

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Published October 10, 2020By Brian
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Big City RVing Guides: Chicago, IL & Milwaukee, WI

In our last guide to visiting urban areas without driving your rig into them, we looked at visiting Washington D.C…

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Published September 26, 2020By Brian
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Big City RVing Guides: Washington DC

As much as I love to boondock in remote places, the artist and history buff that I am makes me…

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Published September 26, 2020By Brian
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Maintaining and Repairing Your RV’s Retractable Steps

Your Guide to the Ins and Outs of Electrical Steps To be painfully honest with you folks, I’m not a…

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Published September 26, 2020By Brian
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What to Do When Your RV Battery Won’t Charge

There’s a lot of different reasons that would explain why your RV’s house or vehicle battery won’t charge, or hold…

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Published September 26, 2020By Brian
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A Guide to Leveling & Stabilizing Your RV

During my travels in various RVs throughout our country over the last few decades, I have come to understand the…

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Published September 12, 2020By Brian
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Let’s Talk Windows: A Guide to Understanding & Upgrading Your RV’s Windows

Whether you’re buying a new RV, remodeling an older camper or motorhome, renovating a vintage RV, or even designing and…

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Published September 12, 2020By Brian
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A Guide to RV Bathroom Remodel

As with any component in an RV, over time they eventually become worn, cracked, faded, stained or simply outdated and…

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Published July 30, 2020By Brian
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Repairing, Replacing, or Upgrading Your RV Walls

What if you have some sort of damage to one of your RV’s walls due to weather issues such as…

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Published July 18, 2020By Brian
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Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your RV’s Most Important Components

Regardless of whether you are a full-time RVer, a seasonal RVer or a weekend warrior camper, proper general maintenance is…

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Published July 18, 2020By Brian
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What’s the Right Air Pressure for My RV’s Tires?

If you follow my column on a regular basis, you may remember that in a recent article I shared with…

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Published June 27, 2020By Brian
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How to Repair or Replace RV Decals

I’m just going to put my opinion out there: decals and RV dealership garbage like promotional license plate frames and…

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Published June 25, 2020By Brian
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Installing New Flooring in Your RV

Did you purchase a used RV with worn carpet or flooring that you dislike because the price was right? Have…

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Published June 13, 2020By Brian
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Troubleshooting Your RV’s Slide-Outs

When I first started RVing, slide-outs on any RV were almost unheard of, in fact, it wasn’t until 1990 when…

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Published June 13, 2020By Brian
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Maintaining Your Motorhome’s Windshield & Wipers

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Inspecting your motorhome’s windshield frequently is something no RVer should overlook. Serious damage can occur if the seals are loose…

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Published June 13, 2020By Brian
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Understanding Your RV Tires

In this article we’re going to take a look at your RVs tires and whether or not they’re safe for…

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Published June 6, 2020By Brian
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A DIY Guide for Repairing a Stone Chip on Your RV Windshield

Have you ever been traveling down the highway and a passing vehicle throws up a small stone that resulted in…

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Published June 4, 2020By Brian
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Smart Bottle Review: Extra Water For Boondocking or Off Grid Camping

Have you ever been boondocking or camping off grid in a remote location when you had to leave because you…

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Published May 21, 2020By Brian
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A DIY Guide for Installing a Post Market RV Awning

It not unusual for many people to purchase an RV without a factory installed awning already on the rig. Some…

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Published May 16, 2020By Brian
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The Best Way to Clean Your RV Awning

One of my least favorite tasks to do when I’m doing maintenance on my RV is cleaning the awning. However,…

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Published May 9, 2020By Brian
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Explaining Your RV Charge Converter and How to Tell If Its Gone Bad

In this article I’ll explain what a charge converter does on your RV and the best ways to determine whether…

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Published May 9, 2020By Brian
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Gooseneck vs. 5th Wheel Hitch

As someone that has spent some time driving commercial vehicles for a living, and more specifically semi-trucks and trailers, I…

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Published May 2, 2020By Brian
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Keeping Your RV Cooler When Camping During Hot Spells

Whether you’re camping in the northern part of our country during the summer months, or RVing in places like Florida…

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Published April 30, 2020By Brian
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