10-Minute Tech: Epoxy Cups
June 28, 2012
We all need to fix things while on the road (and at home), and quite often this includes needing to mix small amounts of epoxy or other two-part glues. To do this, we take home a few of the plastic one-service creamer cups that you get in a restaurant, wash them out and save them until needed. They are... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: Soggy Shirt Sleeves
June 20, 2012
When washing down an RV with a long-handled brush, water runs down the pole, past your hands and ultimately drips from your elbows. To prevent this uncomfortable circumstance, cut the bottom off a plastic bottle (I used a 1-quart oil container), slip it over the handle about a foot away from the brush... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: Soggy Shirt Sleeves
June 14, 2012
When washing down an RV with a long-handled brush, water runs down the pole, past your hands and ultimately drips from your elbows. To prevent this uncomfortable circumstance, cut the bottom off a plastic bottle (I used a 1-quart oil container), slip it over the handle about a foot away from the brush... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: Strain-Free Jack Handle
June 7, 2012
Winding jack-style stabilizers up and down is a real chore for me, because the jack handle socket has to be straight out from the jack screw in order to get enough torque to operate the jack. I must bend over to reach it and this in turn puts a lot of strain on my back. In order to relieve my back strain,... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: Easy, Breezy
May 29, 2012
The best fan can’t ventilate a bathroom if fresh air can’t get in to replace the air that is exhausted. In my rig, with the window closed because of weather, the only entry was under the door and the fan just whirled away while moving little of the air. To improve airflow, I cut a hole in the lower... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: Cleaning Dirty Electrical Contacts
May 24, 2012
To clean those dirty contacts on markers, stop and taillights, the turn signals and trailer connector/receptacles, I use approximately 1 ounce of cider vinegar and add a little table salt. I apply the cleaner with an acid brush or similar applicator, and when the contacts are clean, rinse them with water... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: More Shower Volume, Less Pressure
May 17, 2012
If you are dissatisfied with the low volume of water flow in your RV due to the restriction in the water regulator (1/4-inch opening), try using a household-type unit. I purchased a 3/4-inch pressure regulator at a hardware store and put an adaptor on each end to make it fit the water-hose-type inlet... Read more »
10-Minute Tech: Strain-Saving Trailer Jack Block
May 10, 2012
Here is how I made an A-frame jack block that saves considerable time and strain when hitching and leveling a travel trailer. Folks with manually cranked jacks will really appreciate the work it saves. Using 2-by-5-inch boards and nails or screws, assemble a stair-stepped platform (see diagram). After... Read more »
RV Clinic: RV Salvage
May 8, 2012
We recently did some damage to our Cougar fifth-wheel trailer and need to replace a slide fascia. Because of the shape and size, shipping is expensive going through a dealer. We are wondering where the RV units go when they are wrecked. Is there a salvage yard some place in the Midwest we could access... Read more »
RV Battery Basics: Get the Best Performance
Ken Freund
May 1, 2012
Batteries are the silent servants of unplugged camping, providing us with light, entertainment and other important functions. Yet many pay no attention to them until there’s a problem — which unfortunately is often too late for the batteries. Design Types Heavy-duty batteries designed for RV’s... Read more »
