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Travel trailer and camper ‘hands on’ articles that include building a backsplash, creating a extended awning for shade and info about the Tuff Truck Bag.

RV Rider rack installed with a bike in place

RV Rider: Heavy-Duty Bicycle Hauler

Chris Dougherty - February 21, 2020

Dometic CFX powered cooler and PLB40 lithium-iron phosphate battery.

Dometic Portable Powered Cooler and Lithium Battery

Donya Carlson - January 25, 2020

RV Locks and More RV door lock

Hands On: Keyed-Alike RV Locks

Chris Dougherty - December 30, 2019

White vent fan cover on roof of trailer

RV Upgrade: Maxxair Roof-Vent Cover

Rick A. Diaz - October 30, 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

Black Valterra Adjustable EZ Hose Carrier on white background

Taming Your Dump Snake: Valterra Adjustable EZ Hose Carrier

Rick A. Diaz - July 17, 2019

Photo of the Voyager Rear-view camera system for RVs

Private Eye: Voyager RV Camera System

Bob Dawson - May 26, 2019

The LCD screen displays voltage and amperage, monitored continuously. Lights below the screen guide the user when conditions are safe.

Power Tool: Surge Guard Surge Protector

Bob Livingston - October 27, 2018

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

Bob Dawson - March 30, 2018

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

Kevin Livingston - February 5, 2018

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Three views of Dometic DMC4101 refrigerator with door closed and open.

Dometic DMC4101: Not Your Parents’ RV Fridge

Gear Kevin Livingston - July 3, 2020

The DMC4101, Dometic’s much-heralded 12-volt DC compressor-style refrigerator, is an exact-fit replacement for the 8-cubic-foot Dometic Americana absorption refrigerators found in many RVs, yet...

GasStop LP-gas shutoff device with brass fixture and black and green safety knob

Staff Pick: GasStop LP-Gas Shutoff

Gear Kevin Livingston - July 1, 2020

Propane or liquified petroleum gas (LP-gas) systems in RVs are key to having many of the comforts of home on the road. But, like...

Camco's trailer-shaped cutting board and Life is Better at the Campsite 12-piece dish set

Staff Pick: Camco Cutting Board and Dishware

Gear Kevin Livingston - June 18, 2020

One of the first things that comes out when settled at a campsite is an hors d’oeuvre tray, so Camco’s Retro RV Bamboo Cutting...