As a Class C RV owner, one of the first things I purchased before hitting the open road was a set of heavy-duty wheel chocks suited for larger vehicles. At first, I wondered if these triangular wedges were really necessary just to park my home on wheels. However, after a close call coming back to…
Sewage odors in an RV or camper can be nauseating, embarrassing, and downright unpleasant. As an RV enthusiast, dealing with nasty smells on vacation is the last thing I want. So what causes a camper or RV to smell like a sewer? And more importantly, how do we tackle this stinky issue? Few aromas elicit…
As my family prepared to hit the open road for a year-long RV trip, I knew providing my kids with an education on the go would be crucial. We were “roadschooling” – taking our school on the road while traveling full-time. When you live a nomadic lifestyle crisscrossing the country and exploring new destinations daily,…
Electric lift bunk beds are an innovative use of space in the cramped confines of a toy hauler recreational vehicle. Bunk bed frames are outfitted with motorized scissor lifts, allowing them to be raised and lowered vertically. This provides ample floor space when gear and equipment need room, yet preserves sleeping capacity for extra guests….
The freedom of RV travel offers ample rewards from scenic journeys to customizing our miniature homes on wheels. Yet that liberating lifestyle also tests our patience and budgets when failures inevitably arise. Few system issues torment road warriors more than opening up cabinets to puddles pooled across floors – telltale signs of an RV water…
I’ve been a passionate truck camper owner for over a decade now. My custom-built camper lets my wife and I tour the country in comfort, without needing to pay for hotels or camping sites. However, one key challenge all truck camper owners face is keeping the camper securely attached to the truck bed. Commercially sold…
I’ve been an avid camper owner for almost 7 years. I periodically browse used listings out of curiosity and daydream about future excursions worthy of a new model. During recent online searches, I noticed several intriguing used camper van listings labeled confusingly with “NaN” miles rather than quantified odometer readings. My reviewer instincts immediately heightened….
One heavy-duty chassis I know extensively from getting quite familiar underneath while working on them is the Chevy P30. Equipped with a strong V8 engine, the P30 makes an excellent platform for large campers and coaches. However, some owners report issues with the parking brake system. That’s because the P30 utilizes an internal star wheel…
Fifth wheel trailers are popular movable homes, but their roomy interiors tempt some to utilize the space in a very unsafe and generally illegal way – by carrying passengers while the trailer is in motion. This article examines the hazards of traveling in towable trailer living quarters and legalities across North America. And while it…
Many RV owners wonder – can you safely move or drive a camper with the slide-outs fully extended? Or do they need to be retracted first? Unfortunately, manufacturers strongly advise against traveling with camper slide-outs popped out. Driving down the road with these rooms extended can lead to major structural damage, costing thousands in repairs….