Since we bought our Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer in early 2011, I’ve put much effort into maintaining and keeping the roof well-sealed. I know that water damage is a top destroyer of RVs. Most leaks emanate from cracked seams on the roof, leading to wood rot to the ceiling, walls, and flooring, not to mention … Read more
RV Overloading It’s one of the easiest things to overlook regarding RV safety. RVs can be substantially overloaded but not outwardly show it like a car or truck when it is obvious the back end is riding low. So unless you weigh your RV, you may never know it may be dangerously overloaded and a … Read more
One of the most common questions I get online is “How do you find those gorgeous southwest desert boondocking locations you visit?” I wish there were a simple answer, but the fact of the matter is it takes a fair bit of research. There isn’t one all-encompassing site or database to send folks to. Since … Read more
Introduction Since using and maintaining an RV involves plenty of tasks and procedures, it’s best to have some sort of RV Checklist. You may have an excellent memory, but even the best of us can forget something, usually when you’re tired after a long day’s travel or it’s dark and raining. Most likely of all, … Read more
An RV maintenance tip reminding you to check your RVs nuts and bolts for proper torque. I often check critical areas to ensure none of the nuts and bolts have come loose. It is also a good time to visually inspect things looking for corrosion or damage. A little preventative maintenance can ward off a … Read more
Everyone knows the RV black waste tank can be a stinker, but as veteran RVers know, the kitchen, often called the galley grey tank, can sometimes be worse. Rotting food particles, cooking grease, and restricted flushing action when draining can contribute to a putrid-smelling tank. I find, like my RV, many of the galley tanks … Read more
I’ve installed, reviewed, and tested lots of different electronic gear and gadgets over almost ten years of full-time RVing. Some stuff worked out better than others, and some were just toys. To help out new RVers, I’ve decided to go through all my RV electronics and come up with a list of what I feel … Read more
As Christmas, approaches people are wondering what to gift the avid RVers in their lives. Or maybe what to put down on the old wishlist to Santa. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to receive some awesome stuff from my lovely wife Anne, and a few self gifts. :) This year, I’ve decided to … Read more
I continue my Winter RVing preparations by adding 3M plastic film insulation to the RV bedroom windows in this video. Then hook up my new Camco heated freshwater hose rated for temps as low as -40 Fahrenheit. These new additions join EZ Snap RV Skirting, an Ivation Dehumidifier, and an Outland Propane Fire Bowl in … Read more
For the upcoming winter, I’ve decided to install RV vinyl skirting from a company called EZ Snap. I’ve been using EZ Snap RV window shades for over three years now and found the snaps and shade material have held up well. So, when shopping for winter skirting, they were a natural option for me to … Read more
In the last nine years of fulltime RVing, we have tried out a great many RVing related products and gadgets. Back in 2016, I put out a list of my 10 Must-Have RV Gadgets, and it was extremely popular. RVers love gadgets! So I’m back again with ten more of my must-haves. These are items … Read more
We’ve all seen those horrific photos and video footage of RV fires. The way they construct RVs and the materials used helps them burn quickly. If inside, you may only have seconds to escape. To hopefully keep that from happening to you, I decided to publish some common sense RV fire safety tips, essential advice for … Read more
Over the years I’ve been contacted by numerous people asking “What things should I check when buying a used RV?“. To help folks out, I decide to write up this checklist style blog post. Hopefully, it will give you a starting point on your road to a “new to you” RV. This list is based on my … Read more
One of the most asked questions I get as a full-time RVer is “Why did you choose a fifth-wheel trailer instead of a motorhome?” Rather than constantly rewriting the same answer over and over again, I thought I would consolidate my reasons into a blog post to share. When buying our RV we checked out … Read more
In this video, I go through my favorite products I use to clean and wax our Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. With the Cougar now past the 8 years old mark I’ve added a new product to the mix, a heavy-duty oxidation remover. The fiberglass was starting to get fairly hazy and chalky. The oxidation remover … Read more