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Now is the Time for Cold Weather Adventures
While building a house in 2020, permitting was delayed by six weeks, and as a result, completion of the house was delayed by four months. Our existing home was already sold, so instead of a month in our RV in October, our 5th wheel became our...
Pullthroughsites.com
“Where’s the Hot Water?”
One of the main reasons we moved from tent life to RV life ten years ago was for the added comfort, including having hot water. There is nothing like a steaming shower after hiking the amazing trails of Canada. As cold weather becomes more...
Nathan Shipps
A Guide to Cooking on the Road
Hot dogs and s'mores are favourites around a campfire, but if you're travelling for extended periods, you’ll probably want to cook recipes with the ingredients you commonly use at home. Being prepared for breakfast, lunch or dinner just makes it...
Onkel Krischan
Four Ways You Can Fix Leaking Windows in Your RV
Have you ever had a leaking window on your RV? It wouldn’t surprise us if the answer was yes. It happens to many trailers and motorhomes after a while. Some enthusiasts have woken up to discover wet pillows and sheets while others find window...
welcomia
Beat the Heat with Proper AC Maintenance
RV ownership doesn’t come without maintenance, which is especially important if you travel extensively throughout the summer or visit the southern United States in the winter. Regardless of your travel habits, travelling in warmer climates can put...
Perry Mack
Save $1,000 or More on a New RV Deck
We recently needed to replace the 3 x 3 m (10 x 10 ft) wood deck at our family’s lakeside cabin after about 15 years of moisture and a flood had rotted it away. I asked for two quotes. One was for a composite deck and the other for a typical wood...
Steel Master Buildings
Winterizing RV Tips You May Not Know
Winterizing your RV is just one of the mandatory annual tasks that comes with ownership. Even though you may follow a thorough step-by-step checklist, it’s often the missed minor details that can cause the most damage in some of the most...
SoulRider
RV Insulation and Easy Cold Weather DIY Projects
If you’re like us, you like modifying your trailer, upgrading it with aftermarket products and systems for more convenience and comfort. Many upgrades can be completed in your driveway, RV shelter (if you have one) or garage. All that’s required...
Sep 3, 2021
H. Michael Miley
Four Steps to Replace an RV Roof Vent
If you're like any one of the two million-plus Canadian RVers, your trailer or motorhome is the perfect way to enjoy a vacation. For many, it’s also a way of life. In 2017 alone, those two million-plus RVers took a combined total of 8.2 million...
Aug 8, 2021
Perry Mack
DIY Easy RV Reno
Manufacturers design RVs to appeal to the largest numbers of potential buyers – that’s good business sense. But that doesn’t mean you have to love everything about your RV as it is. If you buy/order a new RV, you should be able to get exactly what...
May 25, 2021
Quinton Neufeldt
Out with the Old…In with the Tech
After owning my 1999 Palomino Bronco 1500 truck camper for four years, some of the components were starting to show some signs of wear and tear. This pop-up style camper is lightweight, easy to slide off of and on to the bed of my ½-ton pickup,...
Mar 29, 2021
Jason Betzing
Take RV Interior Design to New Levels
It doesn't matter if your RV is all-new or a vintage model that you're re-building from the ground up. Eventually, you'll probably start thinking about adding your own personal touches to the interior. So, here are a couple of different ways you...
Feb 26, 2021
