Every RV owner knows a water leak sounds the death knell. But did you know water can ruin your camper without ever leaking inside?? Meet condensation. Condensation sucks. Condensation can: Stain your wallpaper Grow mildew
Many RVs are opportunistically, euphemistically, or optimistically marketed as 4-season rigs. (Which is a claim somewhere between wishful thinking and outright balderdash.) If I go buy a Marmot 4-season mountaineering tent, now THAT’s a 4-season
I am blessed/cursed with an awful sense of smell. Cleaning up cat vomit? It’s a blessing. Grandma brings the pumpkin pie out of the oven? It’s a curse. A sharp sense of smell is your
Today, I’m taking a furlough from my usual topics of electricity, towing, and poop, and taking a foray into the world of interior design. (Or lack thereof.) Today’s topic: Your RV mattress. And why your
The solar industry is dominated by geeks (and I use that term with respect) who love to discuss the ins and outs of monocrystalline panel efficiency, maximum power point tracking, and other technobabble. If you’re
A roof leak is every RV owner’s worst nightmare. It’s scary clowns, black holes, teeth falling out, and going to work naked all rolled into one. If you’re buying or inspecting your RV, a roof
Welcome to the No-Judgement Zone. If you’re an RV Newbie, you’re probably bursting with questions! I get a lot of questions over … and over … and over again. So here they are, all in
It’s your first time. You can feel your heart thudding against your chest. You look around, double-checking everything has been set up correctly. You’ve never done this before. You’ve never connected like this. After this
Propane is the lifeblood of many RVers. As coursing blood in the body heals and energizes, so does propane carry warmth, enable refrigeration, and help you cook. It’s cheap and abundant – but also easily
Right now, solar power is basking in the limelight. “It’ll charge your batteries for free,” says the salesman, “and allow you to boondock anywhere you want!” The highlights are legion: Solar power is green. It’s
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