Set a Screen
July 26, 2012
Sometimes my trailer’s water hoses get dirty, collecting sediment and particles of who knows what. I eliminated this problem by buying and installing cone-shaped screen washers in the end of each hose. They trap a lot of unwanted “stuff” before it gets to your RV. They are available anywhere... Read more »
Sun Visor Extension
July 19, 2012
If you’re plagued by glaring sun that comes through the part of the windshield that is not covered by the sun visors, you can block it out for less than a dollar’s worth of materials and a little time. Measure between the two inside hooks that hold the sun visors in place. Cut material dense enough... Read more »
Hook Up with Ease
July 12, 2012
This illustration shows a handy device I made from “junk” to make it easy to hook up to my trailer. The mirror is attached to a steel rod, which is then inserted into PVC pipes, and a fitting which will slide over the trailer-jack housing. I placed a strip of white tape on the top-center of the... Read more »
Fool the Kid
July 5, 2012
I have a child who likes to pull drawers open. I fixed the problem by mounting hook-and-loop fasteners to the backside of each drawer face and the front of the cabinet. To install, simply apply a section of hook-and-loop tape (with adhesive backing) to the inside of the drawer face, leaving the opposite... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: Leave a Light On
May 3, 2012
Here’s a simple porch light project for neighborly campers that costs around $35 and breaks down for transport. It’s only plastic, but that’s part of its beauty. Start with a 1-foot-diameter plastic planter, and precut some plywood top and bottom center supports. The 2-inch white plastic... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: Maintenance Minder
April 27, 2012
I just bought a new truck and expect to give it the same care and attention that permitted me to get top dollar for my old one. It’s really simple. My maintenance schedule is based on a 3,000-mile interval reminder. Using a label maker, I first make a strip that reads: “Next service check... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: Pull-Top Magic
April 13, 2012
Take the pull-top cap off of a quality water bottle (the type that you can pull up to let water out and then push down to close off the flow) and thread it onto a quart-sized bottle of motor oil. This has several advantages. First, it allows you more control over your oil bottle, reducing the chances... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: Never Without a Vise
April 13, 2012
I made a bracket on which to mount a swivel vise. The bracket is made with 2-inch square tubing and fits in a standard 2-inch receiver. I used a 19-inch steel tube coming out of the receiver squared up to a 13-inch tall vertical tube. For support, I welded an 11-inch long sheet steel bracket at an angle... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: Light It Up
April 6, 2012
We and our friends have fallen in love with simple, battery-operated, push-top lights for use in our RV and at the campsite. They have endless uses. Inside the RV, we use them for many things – from lighting up dark storage compartments to serving as an easy-to-use nightlight near the bed or in the... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: Instant Tub
March 23, 2012
Here’s a tip on what to do if the toddler-aged grandkids are coming to camp for a couple of weeks. Many times kids that age don’t like the shower, but most trailers don’t have a tub – so how do you keep them clean? Take the drain stopper from the kitchen sink and use it in the shower to create... Read more »
