Sewer-Hose Storage
March 29, 2016
I recently bought a foam mattress pad for my RV that came in a clear plastic bag-type container with a zipper closure at the top and a carry handle. I know many RVers try to find adequate storage... Read more »
Crank It Up… and Down
February 29, 2016
Here’s my work-around for a troublesome manual crank to raise and lower the screw-type scissor jacks on my trailer. I bought a reasonably priced used 12-volt battery-powered cordless drill with... Read more »
Get a Handle on Leveling
February 29, 2016
To save time when setting up our trailer, I cut a 2-foot-long 6×6-inch piece of wood into 12-inch sections to make leveling blocks. I then added handles that l purchased at a hardware store.... Read more »
Electrical Independence
by Bob Livingston
February 29, 2016
Installing a powerful solar system provides freedom from the utility grid and the opportunity to stay in primitive locations without giving up conveniences The sun is a gigantic mass in the solar... Read more »
Awning Guard Duo
January 29, 2016
We recently had to replace the awning on our 2008 travel trailer due to damage caused by storing the trailer outside in inclement weather. To prevent deterioration, I made a cover for the new awning... Read more »
Less-Stress Closet Latch
January 29, 2016
Over the years, a few of the plastic latches on my RV’s sliding closet doors have broken. Universal replacement latches vary somewhat in the location of the mounting holes, and it is difficult... Read more »
RV Clinic July 2015
January 19, 2016
Towing in Reverse Q: I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 longbed 4×4 with a 5.9-liter diesel engine, a 48RE automatic transmission and single rear wheels. I tow a 33-foot fifth-wheel that weighs approximately... Read more »
RV Clinic May 2015
Jeff Johnston and Ken Freund
January 4, 2016
RV Furniture Q: We have a 2008 Dutchmen Victory Lane toy hauler. We no longer ride motorcycles and want to turn the back into a den. The trouble is, where do we find RV furniture? We would like to get... Read more »
Demco Glide Ride Upgrade
by Emily and Mark Fagan
December 23, 2015
Replacing a worn kingpin assembly strengthens the truck-and-fifth-wheel connection and improves towing stability We keep our one-ton diesel truck and 36-foot fifth-wheel trailer in top shape... Read more »
No-Stick Drain Valves
November 25, 2015
Even with regular use of expensive drain-valve lubricants that are poured in tanks, I’ve struggled for years to operate sticky dump valves. Removing and lubricating at least the black-water valve... Read more »
