Hitch Receiver Wear and Tear
November 14, 2012
Q: I have a hitch problem and I have talked to the manufacturer of the hitch but they were unable to help me resolve this issue. Maybe you can help. I tow a 27-foot SunnyBrook travel trailer. It probably weighs around 8,000 pounds when loaded. I use a 2007 GMC 3/4-ton four-door crew cab with the Duramax... Read more »
Electrical System Upgrades
Gary Wescott
November 13, 2012
Have you ever had that sinking feeling when you turn the key, and nothing happens, that it could be the starter? Or it could be the batteries, especially if you have a newer diesel with common rail direct injection and glow plugs. When the “Wait to Start” light comes on, those little glow plugs that... Read more »
Leak-Free Tub
November 13, 2012
We’ve occasionally had problems with water running over the edge of our tub and onto the bathroom floor when taking a shower. For a simple fix, we bought a plastic rod from a hardware store and glued it to the edge of the shower tub and used caulking to finish the job. Now it acts as an effective catch... Read more »
Upgrade Worries
November 12, 2012
Q: I see a lot of information on powering up your truck and find it all interesting, but I recently had my turbocharger replaced by GM on my 2007 (new body style) Silverado Duramax at 53,000 miles. Before GM would replace the turbo under warranty, the dealer had to send in all the computer data from... Read more »
Diesel Fuel Differences
November 8, 2012
Q: I have a 2005 Chevy HD 2500 diesel pickup. Is there any difference between name-brand diesel fuels (Chevron, Shell, etc.) and the independent gas stations? I was told a few years back by a gas station owner that a Chevron plant in California produces all of the diesel fuel for California and Arizona.... Read more »
Extra “Shoe” Pantry Storage
November 6, 2012
We found that there was never enough storage space in our trailer’s pantry for canned goods so we bought a see-through plastic hanging shoe rack and hung it in the clothes closet next to the food pantry in the kitchen. We stock it with canned goods instead of extra shoes. The cans fit perfectly into... Read more »
Prepping Your Trailer For Winter
Brad Clayton
November 5, 2012
Winter camping has its own special beauty, and for a growing number of RV enthusiasts this brisk season no longer means packing up the rig for months of storage every year. However, even the hardiest of humans finds it a challenge to be comfortable in a blizzard. Fortunately there are dozens of travel... Read more »
Quick Fix: Refrigerator Odor Cure
November 5, 2012
We found an easy cure for persistent refrigerator odors. Wipe down the entire inside of the refrigerator with a solution of warm water and baking soda. Rinse it all off with more warm water. Then place an open pan (no cover) with several large pieces of charcoal in the pan inside the refrigerator for... Read more »
Adjustable RV Water Filling Unit
October 31, 2012
A standard freshwater tank filler, which is made out of a water hose connector and plastic tubing, would not stay in the my cabover camper’s freshwater inlet because of the hose’s weight and water pressure while filling. To solve this problem, I made a flexible filler unit out of ½-inch threaded... Read more »
10 Minute Tech: Cheap Fridge Temp Gauge
October 30, 2012
My older travel trailer’s refrigerator does not have a built-in temperature gauge on the outside of it and I wanted to be able to keep track of that without having to open the door all the time. I found a wireless remote thermometer for about $10 at Walmart and attached the sensor inside the refrigerator... Read more »
