Ever since I was a small boy I loved to find treasures. I remember scouring the neighborhood in search of pop bottles or lost coins. When I grew up and metal locators became available I bought one and was hooked. Nothing like the thrill of unearthing that rare coin, gleaming gold ring or historic artifact. … Read more
I added to the standard 12v deep cycle battery that came with the RV with 2 of the T-105 Trojan Six Volt golf cart type batteries. This update more than tripled my amp hour capacity from 85 ah to 310 ah and gave me a very robust dual battery bank system. Maintenance is very easy … Read more
In continuing my RV Product reviews next up is my Primus IQ Brake Controller. I’ve been using it for about 2 years now installed in my 1994 F350 Ford Truck towing 9000 lbs. worth of Keystone Cougar Fifth Wheel. I’ve logged around 35,000 in that time and been on all types of roads. I’m very … Read more
Being more of a doer than a thinker I don’t read a ton of books but I have just finished reading a great one on RVing and the RV Life Style. It is written by John and Kathy Huggins, two full-time RVers who have lived the lifestyle for nearly nine years. They are a busy … Read more
Rather than buy nasty and expensive chemicals for the waste tanks try using a 1/2 cup of good old Borax laundry detergent and 1/4 cup of water softener. The Borax detergent helps control odor and cleans the tank. The water softener makes the water softer and more slippery, preventing waste from sticking to the walls of the … Read more
RV Sewer Dumping. Yes, we all have to do it at some point. It’s the right of passage into the RV world. Everyone in the park loves to watch the newbie with the brand new sewer hose figuring out the procedure for the first time. If you’re a new RVer and looking for some advice … Read more
This post contains my Essential RV iPad Apps List I use all the time while RVing. These aren’t all the apps I use or have used but the ones I find essential. Some are completely free and some have a small fee for use. Weather One of the most important things to know during any … Read more
I’ve decided to write a post about the Thousand Trails Zone Camping Pass. Just so you know I don’t work for Thousand Trails or get money from them for this, I’m just an RVer who uses their park system. The Thousand Trails Zone Camping Pass is paid for on a yearly basis, and it gives … Read more
Introduction Hi, my name is Ray. In May 2011 my wife Anne and I purchased a brand new Keystone Cougar 276RLSWE Fifth Wheel Trailer to spend one year traveling around North America in. This was a lifetime dream of ours and we decided a truck and fifth wheel was the best way to go for … Read more
This Xmas I got a wonderful present, especially for a tinkerer and do it yourself person like me. I opened up a Progressive Industries Model EMS-HW30C Electrical Management System. It is an RV Power Surge Protector and much more. AHHHH! Gadget geek heaven was about to ensue. What the heck is it you ask? Well, it’s … Read more
This is our compact O-Grill Gas Barbecue we use for our RV BBQ. I like many things about the O-Grill 1000 Gas Barbecue 1. It easily folds down into a compact size which fits nicely in my basement RV storage compartment. 2. Came with its own storage bag. 3. Super easy to clean. The cast … Read more
For lifting your heavy tandem wheel trailer to change a tire or check bearings and brakes nothing is as easy as using the Trailer Aid Plus. I picked up one to use on my 9000 lb Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer. It makes it easy to check the brakes and bearings and change a flat. Just … Read more
First thing I would want on any RV is vent covers. Being from the pacific coast of Canada they came already included from the dealer. They allow the top vents to be open even when it is raining. With the ones from Vent Mate I’ve been able to leave them open even during a torrential … Read more
We added the Wingman RV-WING UHF Add-On to our Winegard Antenna that came with the RV and immediately notice a big difference in the number and quality of stations we were able to pull in. We received many more HDTV stations. The installation was extremely easy, basically clipped on the existing antenna. I would highly … Read more
Note: This is an old post. There are newer and cheaper devices available now. Finding it tough to pick up the campground WiFi in many parks I was looking for a solution. I ordered the Long Range WiFi Repeater Kit for RVs What a pleasant surprise when I was able to pull in weak signals. … Read more