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Trailer Life’s technical editor Chris Dougherty shares his expertise on new RVs, gear and technical issues.

The Micro-Air EasyStart system

Micro-Air EasyStart: This Is Cool!

Chris Dougherty and Bob Livingston - July 28, 2019

Quick Drop A-FRAME jack and a power drill simplify trailer setup

Flap Jack: Lippert Quick Drop Tongue Jack

Chris Dougherty - July 27, 2019

Die-Cast Adjustable Platform Step, top view

Staff Pick: Adjustable Platform Step

Chris Dougherty - June 5, 2019

Titan 20-Foot Sewer Hose Kit

Staff Pick: Titan 20-Foot Sewer Hose Kit

Chris Dougherty - June 5, 2019

The Airstream Nest hitched to a Ford Explorer Hybrid

Review: Airstream Nest and Explorer Hybrid

Chris Dougherty - May 29, 2019

Chevy 3500HD

Tow Vehicle Review: Chevy Silverado 3500HD High Country

Chris Dougherty - May 2, 2019

Graphic diagram of RV waste system including pipes and tanks.

Above and Below: Understanding the RV Waste System

Chris Dougherty - March 21, 2019

Photo of young adults by the campfire framed also in the screen of a phone that illustrates wifi connectivity while camping

Constant Connection: RV Wi-Fi made better

Chris Dougherty - March 20, 2019

PacBreak Air Suspension system app shown on phone screen withe RVs and truck in the background

Smart Air: A Fix for Your Sagging Rear-End

Chris Dougherty - February 22, 2019

Forest River No Boundaries with awning extended and rooftop tent deployed.

Give It a Nest: No Boundaries Rooftop Tent

Chris Dougherty - February 16, 2019

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Products

A happy camper demonstrates the Skreenz, vehicle screens for RVs

Staff Pick: Skreeenz Vehicle Screens

Gear Chris Dougherty - July 31, 2019

We love camping but don’t love biting bugs. To keep them out of our Class B motorhome, we ordered Skreenz, tough-as-nails mesh insect screens...

closeup of butterfly on a flower

Sponsored Content: Tamron’s Vibration Compensation Is Key to Performance of 18-400 Zoom

Gear Chris Dougherty - July 31, 2019

With its 22.2x zoom, versatile focal-length range, and maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.9, the Tamron 18-400 all-in-one ultra-telephoto zoom allows you to shoot everything...

The Micro-Air EasyStart system

Micro-Air EasyStart: This Is Cool!

Gear Chris Dougherty - July 28, 2019

Micro-Air’s EasyStart reduces the power requirement to start and run rooftop air conditionersA frustration that trailerists have been grappling with for decades is the...