10-Minute Tech: Ladder Lodging
I made a storage tube for my 25-pound, 7-foot double-rung folding ladder out of a 5-by-5-by-96-inchplastic fence post with caps on each end. The...
10-Minute Tech: Take the Edge Off
Our Heartland Bighorn fifth-wheel had a rough edge on the bed platform. I found that drywall J-channel trim fit the edge of the ½-inch...
10-Minute Tech: Rod-and-Reel Rack
Our fishing poles were taking up valuable floor space, and the lines were getting tangled, so we created a way to keep the rods...
10-Minute Tech: Hitch Dolly
As I have gotten older, the trailer hitch ball mount has gotten heavier. So I made a dolly to transport the ball mount to...
10-Minute Tech: Get a Grip
We have a Clearsource water-filter system, and to make it easier to get a grip on it, I added a handle. I purchased a...
10-Minute Tech: Shower Conversion
Downsizing to a small trailer made camping more authentic but put storage at a premium. Our new Rockwood Geo Pro has a tub/shower we...
10-Minute Tech: See and Be Seen
We’ve been towing one travel trailer or another for about 25 years. Many times on multilane highways, motorists in the next lane have “hovered”...
10-Minute Tech: Dedicated to Drinks
Beverage bottles in my outdoor kitchen’s refrigerator would always shift during transport, and then fall out when I opened the door. I fixed this...
10-Minute Tech: Staying Power
After being on the road all day, it’s nice to get settled in for the night. There’s nothing more annoying than opening a cabinet...
10-Minute Tech: Sleep Like a Baby
We have a Venture RV with a dinette that converts into a bed that is OK for little children but pretty small for most...
Products
Dometic Portable Powered Cooler and Lithium Battery
Dometic’s PLB40 lithium-iron battery pairs up with the company’s CFX3 powered cooler for off-grid outings
When traveling, I like to keep snacks at the ready....
Staff Pick: Wolf’em Stick
For my daughter, Madison, the best part of RVing is when Dad lights the campfire and she can roast sausages and make s’mores. With...
Hands On: Keyed-Alike RV Locks
A simple DIY upgrade to a one-key-RV system improves security and provides convenience.
There are a couple of things that have driven RVers crazy over...
