DIY & Hacks
Hard-to-Buy For Holiday Gift Guide
Many people are notoriously difficult to shop for. When they want something, they simply buy it, leaving their friends and family without a meaningful gift to give. These five featured books offer a thoughtful solution. They are titles most...
Dec 12, 2025
Perry Mack
10 Common RV Winter Prep Mistakes (and How to Fix Them Before It’s Too Late)
When fall rolls around, it’s time to think about parking the RV for winter. Unfortunately, a lot of owners either rush through winterizing or skip a few key steps—and that’s when expensive damage happens. Freezing water lines, ruined seals,...
Perry Mack
From Floors to Fabrics: Simple Ways to Renew Your RV
Keeping an RV clean can be challenging. Dust, sand, and dirt easily make their way inside, and frequent travel means fabrics, floors, and surfaces can quickly show wear. With the right methods, however, it’s possible to refresh these areas and...
Perry Mack
RV Roof Safety: Does Walking on It Cause Damage?
Maintaining an RV often requires accessing the roof for cleaning, inspection, or equipment installation. While this can be done safely, it is important to understand the potential risks and follow proper precautions to protect both the roof and...
Megan Campagnolo
Can Your RV Stand Up to Summer Sun Damage?
Your RV is built to take you anywhere the road leads, offering comfort and convenience along the way. But long days under the summer sun can take a toll. Over time, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays and heat can cause fading, cracking, and even...
Perry Mack
Keep Your RV Awning Clean: Methods That Work
Regular RV awning maintenance is essential for extending its lifespan and preventing costly replacements, which can range from $500 to $2,000. A clean awning functions more effectively, improves comfort, and reduces risks from mold, mildew, or...
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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
