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    10-Minute Tech: Can It!

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    Before hooking up our trailer for a 10-day trip, I greased the trailer ball and weight-distributing hitch. I told everyone who would listen to...
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    Aftermarket Candy Store: Practical Accessories for Pickup Trucks

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    Personalizing a tow vehicle with a bed cover, running boards, bicycle rack and dash protector is practical and funAccessorizing a truck is a common...
    The first step is to drain the freshwater tank of any remaining water. Most RVs have a low-point drain at the bottom of the tank that allows this. Once the tank is empty, close the drain. Then, following the instructions on the Cleaning bottle, add 1 ounce of the concentrated solution to the freshwater tank for every 4 gallons of tank capacity. As an example, a typical 40-gallon water tank uses 10 ounces of the solution.

    Fresh Start: Thetford’s Water-Tank Treatment

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    Eliminate the foul odor in the freshwater system after your RV comes out of its long winter’s napEvery year around springtime, we start to...
    The Hitchport system secures WD hitch equipment neatly off the ground and out of the way.

    Un-Grounded: Hitchport Weight-Distributing Hitch Storage

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    Hitch component storage is simple, secure and out of the way with the easy-to-install Hitchport systemA minor annoyance of owning a travel trailer is...
    Even capturing a small portion of the energy of the sun is enough to provide electrical power for most appliances and accessories without the need to fire up the generator or plug into shorepower.

    Unplugged: RV Solar Systems

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    Harnessing the sun with solar panels keeps the power flowing when hookups are not availableDid you know that an area the size of a...
    Full Dis-CloZure: In the open position (far left), the shade allows a view to the outside. When closed (left), it keeps light from entering through the window. Sliding the handle opens the shade.

    RV-Door Window Shade: Now You See It. Now You Don’t

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    Boost your safety and the view with Zarcor CloZures Door Window ShadeKnock-knock. Who’s there?For many trailer owners, seeing out the entry-door window is impossible...
    A relatively easy do-it-yourself project, installing Designer Series Peel and Stick Mosaics adds pizzazz to your RV’s kitchen and living area, and at the same time makes cleanup a little easier, all without adding much weight or taking up space.

    Build a Better Backsplash

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    Perk up RV kitchens and bathrooms with fun and functional stick-on tilesSometimes RVers are racked with envy. We see great ideas on those cable-TV...
    Carefree of Colorado’s Awning Extend’r can be installed on manual or electric awnings. When staked down, the straps not only support the extension canopy but also help stabilize the existing patio awning from the wind.

    Made for Shade: Carefree Awning Extend’r

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    Carefree’s easy-to-install fabric Awning Extend’r can nearly double canopy coverageIn one way or another, RVers seem to be in a constant battle against the...
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    RV Installation: King Quest Portable Satellite Antenna

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    King’s Quest antenna and rooftop mounting kit improve the odds of capturing elusive signals while solving storage dilemmasA television in an RV is about...
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    Stow, Go and Glow: Torklift Stow N’ Go Steps

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    Fold-up entry steps in truck campers can be a real nuisance. Some even need to be secured in place with a rope or bungee,...
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    Furrion RV Wi-Fi

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    Furrion helps RV owners stay connected on the road.We all depend on a reliable signal and Wi-Fi routing for many of our everyday activities, from...
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    Get a Grip: Tow-Vehicle Tires

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    With so much riding on tow-vehicle tires, proper selection and maintenance are important to your safety and can contribute to better handling and fuel...
    Pull into a campsite and LevelMatePro allows you to see exactly how far off level you are before you even get out of the dirver's seat.

    RV Install: LevelMatePro Bluetooth Unit

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    The LevelMatePro Bluetooth unit and mobile app make quick work of finding the best spot to set up campRVers, for the most part, like...
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