Twenty-eight years ago, I towed my first travel trailer. Of course at the time, like most teenagers, I thought I knew everything. I tent camped for years and had experienced camping in travel trailers and motor homes with a friend of mine and his family, but this was my first RV adventure out on my […]
Recreational Vehicles, whether they be travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, motorhomes, or slide-in pickup campers, are intended for recreational purposes. That suggests that time spent living or traveling in them should not be stressful, frustrating, dangerous, or accompanied by unexpected expenses. And with proper equipment, care, and planning, that can be the case.
One event, though, can […]
Idaho is the “Gem State,” and motor home enthusiasts love it. What makes Idaho so wonderful? It has some of the best unspoiled natural beauty in the United States. It can also boast that it’s one of the most scenically diverse states in the union, despite its small size.
Here are a few facts about Idaho […]
Almost everyone loves to go on a vacation, but it can be hectic at times. Planning your trip, purchasing airline tickets, arranging transportation, booking hotels and planning your itinerary are just a few of the things you must worry about. All these things can really raise the stress level, but why, this is supposed to […]
Cost is one of the main factors concerning new versus used RV’s, but there are several other factors to consider too. If you’re only going to use the RV two weeks out of the year, a used RV might be your best decision. On the other hand, if you are planning on going fulltiming or […]
There are many RV parts that you should be familiar with, especially if you are a RV owner, and the RV generator is one of the most important of all. They are the devices in the vehicles that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, and the process used here is based on the relationship between […]
Trailer brakes should be adjusted at least once a year, more often depending on the miles traveled, the severity of the downhill grades, and the amount of stop and go traffic that is encountered.This is a chore that most people with average mechanical skills should be able to handle.
You will need a brake adjusting tool, […]
Just when I thought we thoroughly covered RV electrical systems I get another good question about something I failed to discuss in my previous articles. I received one of these good questions the other day and thought there would be many other RVers who would like to hear the answer.
Question: In one of your previous […]