A New Tool for Preventive Maintenance One of the things I enjoy about following RV groups on social media is that every once in a while someone posts something that makes me stop and think, “I should be doing that.” That happened recently when someone discussed using a thermal imaging gun to inspect the electrical…
Finding RV Parts Shouldn’t Be This Difficult If you own an RV long enough, you’ll eventually need replacement parts. Things wear out. Things break. And while some parts may look simple, today’s RVs are surprisingly complex machines. As manufacturers add more technology and features, finding replacement parts should become easier—not harder. Recently, I lost one…
Converter vs. Inverter: What’s the Difference? I had a little reminder the other day about slowing down before answering questions online. I was reading through an RV group on Facebook when someone posted a photo and asked a question. I took a quick look, answered, and realized afterward that I hadn’t looked closely enough at…
Budgeting for RV Ownership I recently saw a post in an RV group from someone who was starting a website about RV budgeting. They were asking other RVers what expenses should be included. Maybe it was just the way the question was worded, but my first thought was, why start a website about a subject…
Why We Switched to E-Bikes Pat and I have always enjoyed riding bicycles. To be honest, we’re not serious cyclists. I’ve participated in a couple of organized rides over the years, but I always chose the 30-mile route. We ride for fun, to get some exercise, and to explore the places we visit. Most of…
The Cover Is Finally Off! Even though they’re still predicting more cold weather and even a little snow this week, we decided enough was enough. On April 10, we took the cover off the fifth wheel. I think we’ve both reached the point where we’re ready to say goodbye to winter. It seems like it’s…
Solving Our Bike Rack Problem We enjoy taking our bicycles whenever we travel. They’re a great way to explore campgrounds, ride local trails, and see the area without having to move the truck. Like many fifth-wheel owners, however, we ran into a problem. There isn’t much usable space left in the truck bed once the…
I like this topic because it’s something many new RVers wonder about. I also like that you’re honest about not belonging to most of the clubs. It makes the article sound like an overview rather than a sales pitch. Here’s a cleaned-up version. Are RV Camping Clubs Worth Joining? One question that comes up frequently…
Don’t Ignore Truck Squat One topic that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough is truck squat. If you tow an RV, it’s something you should pay close attention to because it directly affects how safely your tow vehicle handles. For this article, I’m assuming you’ve already done your homework and purchased a tow vehicle that is…