A decent quality TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) has been on the old RV wishlist for many years now. I guess by practicing good tire maintenance and testing, with a little bit of luck I’ve so far avoided a blowout. However, I realize from hearing multiple scary tales of tire blowouts from other RVs it may … Read more
With spring in the air, many of you will be bringing the RV out of its winter mothballs and prepping to hit the road. Most of us give our tires a quick once over. Checking the tread wear, inflating them to proper PSI and inspecting them for defects. But one often overlooked check is the tires … Read more
I think it is a great idea to carry a non-contact infrared temperature gun aboard the RV. These are super handy devices and they aren’t that expensive anymore. I’ve seen some as low as 20 bucks. You just point it at the item you want the surface temperature of and it displays it on screen. … Read more
Introduction Every six months or so I wash, wax and detail the RV. Occasionally between, it may get a quick wash if it gets very dirty or dusty, usually after a couple of rainy drives or a desert windstorm. Below you will learn the methods, tools, and products I use to carry out the task. … 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