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Rollin’ Along
Keeping a motorhome cruising past repair centers requires specific service procedures at prescribed intervals For many owners, engine service means changing the lubricating fluids, but there’s much...
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Timely Brake and Wheel Bearing Inspection and Service are Critical to Safe —...
In the last two issues (Part I, Part II), we concentrated on maintenance schedules and procedures to help keep the chassis rolling down the highway without surprise interruptions. We stressed...
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Air Apparent
Maintaining proper tire inflation pressure is one of the most important steps toward safe RV travel. Unfortunately, many RVers don’t check/inflate their dual rear tires as often as they should, simply...
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Bottle Bungee
The wire retainer for the lower door shelf on my Norcold refrigerator was insufficient to keep bottles and containers from falling off the shelf while traveling or opening the door. To solve the...
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Hose Holder
At my house, the spigot I use to fill my fresh-water tank is about 40 feet from the RV. It used to be that, when I turned on the spigot, the water pressure blew the filler nozzle out of the horizontal...
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Clearing the Air
Australian tea tree oil based Kanberra Gel is a natural way to control mold, mildew and bacteria — and associated bad odors After a while, RVs tend to take on an unpleasant odor that can affect the...
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Stationary Soap Dispenser
Rather than have soap bouncing around in the sink or taking up space on a shelf in my motorhome, I installed a countertop soap dispenser next to the kitchen sink. It is a simple matter of drilling a...
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Neat and Dry
I wanted a towel rack in my utility bay to keep towels neat and to have a place for them to dry. I was unable to find a rack at my local hardware store that did not interfere with the other...
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Adding an RV Comfort Systems Electric Element to an Existing Furnace
Burning Less LP-Gas, RVers See Significant Savings on Heating Costs Running a typical forced-air furnace on LP-gas is becoming a more expensive proposition, obviously because propane has skyrocketed...
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Lighting the Way
We often return to our RV after dark, and fumbling for the light switch is a nuisance, even if we have a flashlight. We tried leaving a light on, but it attracts flying insects, and tends to deplete...
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SeeLevel II Tank Monitor
Garnet Instruments Uses External Sensors and High-Grade Electronics to Eliminate Erroneous Readings Holding tanks make it possible to experience true self-containment in any motorhome, but keeping...
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Safer Knife Holder
We needed a place to store our knives and grater that would keep them sharp and our fingers safe from cuts. We fashioned custom holders and attached them securely to the side wall of our slideout...
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Get Ready For Spring
A thorough check up will help ensure trouble-free days on the road during the upcoming travel season The onset of spring, with its warmer days, beckons RVers to get their motorhomes ready to hit...
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RACK ’EM UP
Here is a great way to keep real wine glasses safe while traveling, as well as just storing. My husband mounted the rod portion of a fishing pole rack on the wall of one of our cupboards. Make sure...
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CUT THE CLUTTER
I grew tired of a disorderly table that was littered with pens, TV remotes and travel literature. Nothing was commercially available, so I fashioned a receptacle for about $20. With some spare...
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Motorhome Paint Swirl Removal
Get Rid of Holograms and Fine Scratches with These Techniques During the past 10 years, one of the most striking visual changes that has occurred to the exterior of Class A motorhomes is the use of...
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EZ Oil Drain
Regular oil changes are an important part of coach ownership — but draining the oil can be a messy process, and if you’re not careful, you can cross thread the drain hole when reinstalling the plug....
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An Energy Odyssey
EnerSys has expanded its ODYSSEY Performance Series battery product offering to include the Group 65 battery designed specifically for consumer applications. The ODYSSEY Performance Series 65-760...
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Recipe for Fire Starters
Unless you are in southern Florida, this winter has already been a bear! Beat the polar vortex by creating some heat of your own – with your own fire starters! The recipe is simple and easy to follow...
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Secure Your Storage
Whether you are closing up camp, or just out for dinner, when your “life” is in your RV, you want to know it is as safe as can be. It may surprise you to hear that most storage compartments use the...
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