Spring Maintenance tips – getting ready for the season.
Good maintenance is preventative, so it's important to follow a checklist to check for rodent damage, water seepage, and structural damage. Test all trailer/motorhome systems, keep a maintenance log, check house batteries, and service trailer brakes. Inspect trailer brakes, hitch, electrical hookups, inside wiring, and tire condition before hitting the road. Check for corrosion, binding, seizing, and wire deterioration, and check for dead marker or signal bulbs. Replace tires, air up tires, check roof, seams, and caulking for wear and damage, and be proactive to reduce on-road problems.
How to winterize the water system in your RV without using antifreeze
Preparing for winter is an annual chore that defines us as Canadians. Putting on our snow tires, turning off our outside water, getting our lawn furniture into storage, and preparing our RVs for their long, cold winter nap. Like most of you, I’ve always used RV...
How to Prepare Your RV for Storage and Increase its Lifespan
With the camping season winding down, you will find that winter is not far behind. This means it’s time to start thinking about winter storage for your RV. If you are a do-it-yourself kind of person, you can save by learning how to winterize your RV yourself....
Is it True You Should Never Change Your Tires on the Side of the Highway?
A flat tire is one of the most common vehicular breakdowns. Whether on your tow-vehicle or RV, a flat is an experience that just about every driver will experience in their driving lifetime. Because of this, it’s important to consider what you are going to do about...
6 Ways to Upgrade & Upcycle on Budget When Renovating a Used RV
Whether it’s people choosing to live in their RV permanently, or using them for vacations and weekend trips, RV ownership has been on the rise over the past few decades. The freedom of the open road and the ability to explore and seek out adventure has drawn a lot...
Your All-New and Revised 2021 RV Prep and Pre-Trip Planner
Campgrounds are finally opening (HOORAY!) and RVers are anxious to get out of the house and on the road. But before you rush off with your rig, be sure to do your pre-trip inspections as always. This year, it will be particularly important because RVs and...
Preventing Blowouts in Your RV
Since RVs are typically not used as frequently as your everyday vehicle, they require extra stringent tire maintenance. Scroll down for some tips that will help you minimize your chances of a tire blowout when driving your RV. Make Sure Your Tires are Fully...
How to Repair Your Fifth Wheel Landing Leg
It was a Monday lunchtime in September, nobody was around, kids were back in schools. Linda and I had just backed our fifth wheel trailer onto the Forestry Commission-approved dry camping site. We were at Kootenai Falls, Montana. Kootenai Falls is located between...
RV Roofing – What Should You Know
Not a lot of us spend our time on the road with our noses in the air, looking straight up. We’d miss all the scenery we’re on the road to see in the first place! When it comes to our immediate surroundings though, it should be noted that we frequently notice the...
When an RV Awning Became a Life-Threatening Problem
It was the first day of November when we crossed the USA-Mexico border at Nogales south of Tucson. Six rigs in a small caravan, driving into Mexico. Five couples and Janice on her own with her dog. About two hours after crossing the border, we watched in horror as...
How to Maintain Your RV Septic System
If you have a self-contained RV, then you probably have three holding tanks. The fresh water holding tank, the grey water holding tank that collects dirty water from the sinks and shower, while the black water holding tank is for the toilet only. The grey and black...
6 Easy RV Makeover Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
There's a lot of pressure these days to have a "Pinterest-worthy" RV interior. At the end of the day, however, it's most important to have an RV that you love with a space that's functional for you and your loved ones. Still, if you're looking to upgrade your RV,...
