Understanding RV trailer weight ratings can be a big learning curve for first-time RVers, but this information protects your tow vehicle and RV while ensuring your safety. It’s why manufacturers place stickers on the exterior sidewalls of towable campers and inside motorhomes, so weight ratings are always readily available. While you may not be familiar with all the acronyms,…
Motorhome owners know the hassle of breaking camp to grab groceries or visit a local restaurant. That’s why towing a second vehicle—often called a toad or dinghy—makes sense. But some cars are better for towing behind a motorhome than others. Let’s find out what makes the best vehicle to tow behind an RV. Key Takeaways Towing Methods & Compatibility:…
RV hitching is supposed to be a fairly routine and simple process, but it’s a little more complicated than that, especially for the first-time RVer. The priority is, of course, safety. Your future RV adventure comes second. You don’t want to be that RVer, helplessly watching your RV do its best impression of a horizontal flip down the side…
Tips to Help Maximize Storage in Your RV RVing is all about enjoying the journey as you set out on fabulous adventures. However, it’s awfully difficult to remember that when you’re always tripping over clutter and rearranging items when it’s time to set up camp. An untold truth about RV life is that how well you utilize every nook…
Hot water is a luxury of RV camping. It’s easy to take for granted when you haven’t camped in a tent for a while, but you will notice immediately if your water heater stops working. Whether you’re replacing a broken unit or considering an upgrade to an RV tankless water heater, you must know the advantages and disadvantages of…
RVing is a uniquely American phenomenon, with more than 80% of RVs produced in the United States, particularly in Elkhart County, Indiana. Understanding who builds your RV—and where they build it—is more important than ever, giving you the best possible advantage when choosing an RV and deciding when and where to buy. Knowing the details behind RV manufacturing is…
While there’s a lot to love about the RV lifestyle, you should learn to expect the unexpected. That’s why so many RVers opt for a service like Good Sam Roadside Assistance. But if you’re camping or traveling in the middle of nowhere when an emergency happens, having a few RV emergency items on hand can make all the difference….
Your RV stabilizer jacks should be cleaned and maintained regularly because they’re exposed to road dirt and debris as you travel. So, learning how to lubricate RV stabilizer jacks is essential to quality towable camper maintenance. Your stabilizing jack system allows you to move around comfortably in your towable RV without it rocking back and forth. That added stability…
Resealing Your RV Roof Protects Your RV When it’s working correctly, your RV’s roof system protects your entire RV from rain, snow and nearly everything else nature throws it’s way. In order to do this effectively, the roof requires a little help in the form of regular inspection and resealing to make sure everything on it is sealed against…
One of the only downsides to living in an RV full time? RV maintenance. That said, staying on top of RV maintenance is the key to ensuring your rig lives a long and healthy life, and all of this is especially important if your RV happens to be your home. No, it isn’t particularly fun or exciting, but if…
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