Tech
Perry Mack
Surge Protection Becomes Plug and Go Play!
Back in May 2021, I climbed onto the roof and installed a SoftStartRV (SSRV) into our Black Rock 22RKS travel trailer. Installation was pretty smooth following the instructions (although it was sweaty and hot on that summer day), and our only... Read more
Perry Mack
Wolfbox G900 Dashcam
Although having a dashcam is beneficial to any vehicle, it is especially true with older vehicles, including my 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ diesel pick-up. At the time, its features were top-of-line and state of the art. However, today, years... Read more
Tuffy Security Products
New Console Safes for 2021+ Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra by Tuffy Security
Tuffy Security Products has introduced a new console safe (Part Number 393-01-A) designed for 2021 and newer Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks with a wireless charging pad. The safe features a quick access keyless entry... Read more
Jun 4, 2024
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Understanding Brakes and Suspension Repair
As most RVers around this time start thinking about the new season, there are two essential systems to check following winter storage. These include the axles and brakes. When we began our mobile RV repair business, we thought we would be... Read more
Feb 21, 2024
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How To Maintain a Fifth Wheel Hitch
Once you decide to set out on a journey with a fifth wheel, it will become a reliable and comfortable home base during your travels. There are several benefits of owning this class of RV. One of its distinguishable differences from travel trailers... Read more
Perry Mack
We Test the Wrangler DuraTrac RTs
Our Silverado 3500HD gets worked like a Swiss army knife in a survival training camp. It needs to perform multiple roles on the farm, in the bush, towing our fifth wheel and then clean up and behave well enough to take us out for dinner. This kind... Read more
Jan 31, 2024
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Don’t be Left Out in the Cold
RVing in the winter isn’t limited to snowbirds visiting southern destinations. Many enthusiasts north of the border embrace the snow and cold temperatures, using their rigs to set up camp at local ski resorts or select parks to partake in seasonal... Read more
Pull Through Sites
Smart RVing - Detecting Water Leaks
What happens when there is water leaking in your RV and you have no idea where it is coming from? A lot of RVers this past season have called our mobile RV service team regarding this issue and my husband and I even recently experienced this in... Read more
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Is Your Slide-Out Working?
We have addressed RV slide-out systems in previous Smart RVing columns. However, with frequent use and moving parts, it’s important to understand how the electrical and mechanical components function and what to look for when they malfunction... Read more
Winnebago
5 Easy DIY Upgrades for Class A Coaches
When we hit the road full-time in 2018, the only RV we’ve ever lived and travelled in was a Winnebago Navion Class C. Before our upgrade to a larger model, we did our research, asking a lot of questions about the Class A life. How’s the steering?... Read more
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How to Avoid Expensive RV Repairs
When buying a new RV, it’s easy to overlook the required routine maintenance of modern components and systems. In reality, it’s one of the key factors to prevent them from malfunctioning and most importantly, paying a large bill to get them fixed... Read more
Perry Mack
Bluetti EB3A
Harnessing the power of the sun is currently an inescapable topic in the news. From battery powered vehicles to solar systems for your home. On a smaller, and more affordable scale, are solar systems that allow us to enjoy essential devices while... Read more
BougeRV
BougeRV Yuma CIGS Solar Panel 200W
It will probably not come as a surprise to you, that our world is in fact, round. And much of what we use to enjoy the world is curved, not flat. Which is why a flexible solar panel makes a great deal of sense. The folks at BougeRV have developed... Read more
RV SnapPad Introduces ‘SnapJack’ Pad for Scissor Jacks
Today, the makers of RV SnapPad (Origen RV Accessories LTD) have announced the launch of its proprietary scissor jack conversion kit for travel trailers and other towables. Read more
Mar 3, 2023
Perry Mack
BougeRV Flash 300 Power Station
It arrived on a cold, grey, damp day in early February. We watched the FedEx truck bump up our frozen farm driveway. This occurrence is often the highlight of our day (or week) since we haven’t been able to escape the Canadian winter this year... Read more
