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Perry Mack
Better Tires for Your Towed - Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2
In January we became the proud new automotive parents of a 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk (cue crowd cheering SFX). However, we weren’t looking for another off-road SUV. Our stable of 4x4’s already included a Chevy 3500 diesel pickup sporting Amp...
May 21, 2025
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8 RV Skills Every Beginner Should Learn Before Their First Road Trip
There’s a special kind of excitement that comes with setting out on the road in a newly purchased (or rented) RV. But for many first-time RVers, that excitement can quickly give way to stress, confusion, or some messy mistakes. While no one starts...
Perry Mack
All Speakers have Magnets, but not all are Magnetic
There are a plethora of Bluetooth speakers on the market, and we’ve listened to many, and own a half dozen. There always seems to a feature lacking, whether it be sound quality or portability. Searching for a good location can also be a challenge...
Oct 11, 2024
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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?...
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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...
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...
