In this article, I’ll explain how I attached a mounting bracket for my RV’s television. I’ll also explain how I…
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.
How to Remove Oxidation From RV Fiberglass
What is oxidation and why does it happen? The process of oxidation is very similar to rust occurring on iron…
Are Campground Membership Programs Worth the Cost?
A Guide to Choosing a Membership Program That Will Work for You I will be honest, choosing a campground membership…
What Full Time RVers Should Consider When Purchasing Health Care Insurance
Interviewing an Insurance Agent that Specializes in RVer Coverage During these trying times of COVID-19, social distancing, face masks and…
Choosing the Right Size Generator for Your RV
Choosing the right generator for your RV can be a bit confusing, but don’t worry, in this article we’ll look…
Teardrop Trailer Build: Finishing Your Exterior and Interior Woodwork
In this series about building your own teardrop trailer, one of the most important aspects I have yet to address…
How to Start Your RV Generator & Maintain It
With the need for people to distance themselves from others during this current pandemic, with many RVers boondocking in remote…
National Park Closures Due to COVID-19
When I first started this article, it was with the intent that I share information with my readers on how…
RVing and COVID-19
It’s true, the Coronavirus has become a pandemic outbreak and it very well may become a worldwide epidemic. In this…
Traveling with Your Furry Friends
A Guide to RV Travel with Fluffy or Fido Traveling from place to place frequently can sometimes be stressful, so…
Living on the Road and Work Camping to Support Your Lifestyle
In this article, we’ll walk through a bunch of ways you can search for seasonal work or work remotely while…
Are National Park Passes Worth the Money?
This is a question that I am frequently asked by full-time RVers and those that travel part-time or just a…
Teardrop Trailer Build: Wiring Your Living Space
In this tutorial, we’re going to be wiring the inside of your teardrop camper’s living space with 12-volt wiring for…
Crossing U.S. Borders in an RV: What to Know and How to Avoid Issues
Crossing a border in an RV can always be an issue. There are numerous issues that will prevent a successful…
Teardrop Trailer Build: Wiring Your Navigational Lighting
Wiring your teardrop trailer for navigational wiring can be tricky, so for those of you that might feel uncomfortable doing…
Using Parts from RV Salvage Yards (And Where to Find Them)
Parts and components of RVs will occasionally fail and need to be replaced so when this happens you will basically…
RV Towing: What You Need to Know
As a full-time RVer, I have come to accept many ways in which various states regulate the way in which…
Understanding Your RV’s Vehicle Identification Number – RV VIN Lookup 2022
You may have heard people refer to their RV VIN number when they are talking about their RVs or any…
Teardrop Trailer Build: Skinning Your Roof
In the last part of our build, we skinned and sealed our rear hatch door. In this part of our…
Teardrop Trailer Build: Skinning Your Hatch Door
In the last part of this series we framed the hatch door and prepared it for skinning. In this part,…
Teardrop Trailer Build: Framing Your Hatch Door
In the last part of this series we designed our gussets to support the hatch door. In this part, we’ll…
Teardrop Trailer Build: Designing Your Hatch Gussets
You may remember that in my first lessons here, I stressed the importance of saving most of your scrap pieces…
Teardrop Trailer Build: Building Your Hatch Area
Now that we have framed in our walls for your sleeping and living area, we’re now going to concentrate on…
Teardrop Trailer Build: Framing Your Walls
In my last installment in this series, we looked at how to design your walls and cut them to the…
Teardrop Trailer Build: Designing & Building Your Walls
In this part of our teardrop camper build, we’ll begin by constructing the walls. First, we’ll concentrate on the two…
Teardrop Trailer Build: Decking Your Trailer
In this series of articles, I will share some design tips and building instructions for creating a teardrop camper suitable…
How to Build a Teardrop Trailer
Making Your Own Teardrop Trailer Plans An excellent way to travel with a small towable RV is to consider designing…
How to Connect Your RV Utilities to Full Hookups at a Campsite
Connecting your rig into a power or plumbing system while you travel should never be an issue. Most private campgrounds…
Improving Your RV’s Fuel Efficiency and Saving Money at the Pumps
As someone that usually travels full-time in my 5th wheel RV, I can tell you that I am always concerned…
A Look at Some Popular Upgrades for Your RV
The more you travel and live in your RV, the more things you may find don’t work for you or…