As recreational vehicles continue to gain popularity across North America, more and more campgrounds and RV parks are looking to add or expand electrical hookups to meet demand. A common question that arises during planning is determining how many 50 amp RV pedestals can be installed on an existing 200 amp electrical service. While a…
Knowing how to properly shut off the water supply to your RV toilet is an essential bit of knowledge for any RV owner. Whether you’re conducting repairs, winterizing your rig, or dealing with a plumbing emergency, isolating the water flow is crucial. As I discovered after a leaky toilet valve caused a messy flood in…
RVing adventures don’t have to end when the mercury drops and snow starts falling. But freezing nights require special preparation to avoid devastating winter plumbing damage. The last thing any RVer wants to wake up to is a burst pipe or ice-encrusted holding tank! Avoiding expensive repairs means using antifreeze formulated to handle frigid conditions….
The excitement of an RV road trip can make it easy to forget about one critical piece of regular maintenance – dumping the waste-holding tanks. While not the most glamorous aspect of RV life, proper dumping frequency and technique are essential to keeping tanks in good working order. Fail to drain them regularly, and you…
Recreational vehicles (RVs) have exploded in popularity over the last decade. As more people embrace RVing for travel adventures and seasonal living, demand for qualified technicians has grown rapidly. Keeping today’s highly complex RVs running requires skilled experts with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and appliance repair knowledge. So how much does this specialized career pay? RV…
Gnats swarming around the RV toilet can be an annoying and frustrating problem for travelers. Luckily, there are several effective methods to tackle gnat infestations head-on by targeting their breeding grounds, removing current gnats, and preventing future ones. With some diligent cleaning, treatments, and RV maintenance, you can make that RV bathroom gnat-free once again!…
RV bumper caps serve an important function. They protect the vulnerable edges of your rear bumper from cracks, dents, rust, and other damage that can occur. However, these plastic end caps often become loose and fall off over time due to frequent travel vibrations, minor impacts, sun exposure, and more. You might one day walk…
Camping is supposed to be a fun and relaxing outdoor activity for me. However, uninvited critters like squirrels can quickly turn my nice camping trip into a nuisance. Squirrels have an amazing ability to access almost any space. Their nimble paws and rodent teeth make short work of rubber seals, wood, wiring, and insulation in…
Nothing can ruin an amazing camping trip faster than lifting up those camper seat cushions and being hit with an intense wave of stale, musty odor. That dank smell means moisture has invaded the porous foam inside, allowing mold, mildew, and bacteria to thrive deep within the cushions. No matter how much Febreze you spray…
It’s Friday evening and you just arrived at your favorite campground nestled in the mountains, ready to kick back and watch some TV after a long day on the road. You hook up the RV, turn on the TV, and start scanning for channels – but no luck. Frustratingly, the screen states “No Signal”. You…