Let’s talk about lithium batteries, the new media darling in the RV industry. With their growing popularity have sprouted the weeds of myths and misconceptions. Let’s dispel the top six. Myth: Lithium Batteries Are Explosive
Tire dry rot is usually spotted in the spring and summer, but the problem begins in the fall and winter. Take care of your RV now, and it’ll treat you right later. Hibernate right, and
Are you having nightmares of mold and mildew getting in your RV? Mold and mildew aren’t the same things! Both are fungi. Mold tends to be the more health-hazardous of the two. It is darker
Curious about the difference between a heat strip and a heat pump? Or which one costs more to heat your RV in the winter? What’s a Heat Strip in an RV? A heat strip is
How often should you recaulk your RV? There are two answers to this question: the by-the-book answer, and the quick-and-dirty answer. Both answers require you to inspect your RV every 3 to 6 months. But
Almost all RV air conditioners run off 120-volt AC electricity, which is what most campers call “shore power” or “grid power.” And as many RV owners learn to their dismay, you need to be plugged
The cost of an RV solar power system ranges from $200 from a barebones 100W solar suitcase to $10,000+ for a custom off-grid motorhome. On average, adding an auxiliary 200W solar charging system to your
Can batteries be installed inside an RV? No, lead-acid batteries cannot be installed inside an RV without being inside an approved battery box vented to the outside. Yes, lithium batteries can be installed inside an
I am going to assume that you are a normal person and that the phrase “failure of a diode” makes as much sense as the IRS Form 1040. So if you’re wondering, “Why is my
Dear God … not another article on winterizing! I swore to myself when I launched this blog that I would never stoop so low as to cover RV winterization. Every RVer on YouTube/Instagram/TikTok has their
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