When I don’t have someone sleeping in the bunk of the motorhome, the ladder simply becomes a hanger for my raincoat on days when the weather is rainy. And since I seldom need to go up the ladder to grab extra blankets or pillows stored up there, the ladder space makes a perfect spot to […]
15 Collapsible Items to Save Space in an RV
Everyone has seen collapsible bowls, but there are a ton of different items that are great for RV’ers because they collapse almost flat to save a ton of space in the limited kitchen space available in RVs. Another great thing about collapsible kitchenware is that it can mean having space to bring a few extra […]
Conserving Water While Boondocking in Your RV
Keeping enough water on board your RV while boondocking can be a bit of a challenge. First, you are limited to the amount of water your RV holds. If you are a Class A motorhome, it won’t be as much of an issue as if you are in a pod-style travel trailer or a van. […]
Wrap Around RV Step Rug To Keep Dirt From Tracking In RV
It seems like there is an endless battle to keep dirt, mud, grit, gravel and who knows what else from being tracked in the RV, even with a shoes off rule. While outdoor rugs help somewhat, they can also become catchalls for that same dirt and stuff you are trying to keep from getting tracked […]
How to Weigh A Travel Trailer’s Tongue Weight
If you are towing a trailer, you have some important numbers to pay attention to – the tongue weight allowed by your ball hitch as well as the tongue weight restrictions your tow vehicle may have. Now, most travel trailers will tell you the tongue weight “dry” – meaning before you load up your trailer […]
How Do You Know If Your Fresh Water Tank is Full?
The first time I went out in an RV, I got the job of watching the water tank meter – you know, those light up panels on most RVs that go from empty, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, full, and watched for it to hit the 3/4 mark. Obviously, when doing a water tank solo, that isn’t […]
Always Keep Bleach in a Spray Bottle for Sanitizing Water Connections
Some RV owners are truly fastidious when it comes to their water hookups. It is always smart to keep your drinking water (white) hose separate from the black hose connections and overall area. But one problem is that your water can possibly be contaminated by those who have come before. One smart thing to do […]
How to Connect 30A RV to 50A Service
If you are purchasing a brand new RV, or planning to rent one, you should definitely ask and find out whether your RV is 50A or 30A. While there are workarounds with adapters, it can put limits on what you can and can’t do. It is usually the much larger RVs that have 50A connection, […]