Quick tip: First Trip of the Year? Change Your Batteries
Each year, we are reminded with the popular slogan, "Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries" by the International Association of Fire Chiefs that we...
Torque Specs for B&W Companion
For the B&W Model 3000 Companion, the torque specs are as follows: RV Pivot Arms = 80 ft. lbs.
Draw-down bolt on the base = 40...
Slide Toppers (aka Awnings) – definitely!
As with most things in RVing, you ask 5 people a question about "is such and such worth it?" and you'll get a 1/2...
Understanding my Automatic Propane Changeover
I have to admit- I've owned my fifth wheel since July of last year, have camped in it for over 50 nights and it...
Fifth Wheel Security – King Pin Lock
Whenever my camper is parked at the security lot or at home, I keep a lock on the king pin. I know locks are...
Quick tip & fix – your generator may not work with your EMS
I've read a few online accounts of people having issues running their generators while also using an EMS/surge protector. I can't say that I...
Fixing That Crappy Bed – Mattress Topper
Like most RVers, we have had marginal success with the comfort level of the mattress that came with our camper. We even paid for...
Problem! Freshwater Tank Unexpectedly Filling When on City Water
We were at camp one day when we noticed water was coming out of the overflow vent for our freshwater tank. It didn't make...
Quick Tip – Adjusting Hot Water Temperature
On my Suburban water heater, there is no adjusting the water temperature and frankly, what comes out is frightfully hot. It's not a problem...
Campsite Doggy Etiquette
I'm not a dog owner. In fact truth be told, I'm not even a huge fan of dogs. I had one growing up and...