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Perry Mack
New Complete RV Winterizing
We feel this is the most complete winterizing article that we’ve put together with updated information for 2022/2023 and RV innovations designed in the last five or six years. Properly storing your motorhome or trailer for the winter doesn’t take... Read more
Perry Mack
Too Much Tongue Weight? Here’s What Can Happen
Tires and brakes are an integral part of controlling your rig as they restrain the combined weight of your tow vehicle, trailer, and load. Both perform effortlessly in demanding conditions, inclement weather, and up and down steep grades for long... Read more
Andreistanescu Dreamstime.com
How to Choose RV Tires
We had stopped to help a motorcyclist when the pick-up truck towing a double-axle travel trailer went by with one flat tire on the passenger side. We assumed they would pull over to change it but as they kept going the RVers seemed oblivious to it... Read more
Margaret619 Dreamstime.com
Smart RVing - Five Great Apps to Use on the Road
In the digital world, there isn’t a shortage of apps. You can find one that can assist you with just about any pastime, and RVing is no exception. The trick, however, is finding and using one that ideally suits your lifestyle on the road... Read more
Jun 21, 2022
SoftStartRV
Easier Than Ever Air Conditioning
As summer heats up it’s worth reminding everyone who doesn’t have an RV A/C Soft Start that this is a great time to get one. We installed ours in 2021 and were instantly relieved with cool air while running on a 15-amp household circuit. The A/C... Read more
Jun 15, 2022
Perry Mack
The Importance of Hitch Care
Trailer hitches on tow vehicles are the unsung heroes of RVing. They are used throughout the season and serve as the most integral component while hauling a trailer or fifth wheel. Contrary to many claims by some manufacturers, the hitch and all... Read more
Winnebago Industries
Are Your Trailer Wheel Bearings Ready to Roll?
After extensive use of your RV trailer or fifth wheel last season and following a long winter in storage, components like fridges can stop working, propane tanks need to be inspected, and house batteries may need recharging... Read more
Mar 23, 2022
Perry Mack
How to Sanitize your Freshwater System
‘Sanitize’ is a term that is now commonly used every day as killing viruses and bacteria is more important than ever. While winterizing and de-winterizing are other familiar terms among experienced RVers, sanitizing the freshwater tank often is... Read more
Perry Mack
RV Furnace Woes
A common occurrence with RV furnaces is a popping sound that seems to appear suddenly and for no good reason. By that, I mean we didn’t drop it, kick it or run over it – all valid reasons for an appliance to stop working properly. After fiddling... Read more
Stephane Coudassot-Berducou
Top 10 Best Practises for Towing in the Snow
Whether you’re travelling south to the U.S. or westbound across Canada to a snowbird destination, driving a tow vehicle and trailer through adverse, snowy conditions is inevitable during the late fall and early spring... Read more
Dec 7, 2021
Fort Rucker
Smart RVing - Determining RV Storage Options
A lot of new Canadian RVers who plan to buy a motorhome or trailer often overlook where they are going to store it when they are not travelling in the summer or during the off-season. Yes, it’s true. Aside from baby boomers, snowbirds, and... Read more
Oct 16, 2021
KZ-RV
5 Common (and Unexpected) Trailer Noises
When you hear a noise coming from inside or around your home, it’s easy enough to check it out. If the sound is coming from outside of the house, you may even decide to ignore it. After all, you’re safe and snug within a brick and mortar structure... Read more
Sep 15, 2021
Perry Mack
Simplify Power on the Road
Summer means getting outside for the sunshine, and spending time in the warm weather that we longed for all winter. Up until it feels too hot; we are a fickle species. Fortunately, we have the greatest invention in the history of humankind, air... Read more
Jul 21, 2021
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Is Your RV Water Supply Ready to Use?
Boondocking is increasing in popularity among enthusiasts and for many reasons. You can enjoy the utmost isolation in a scenic, secret spot away from the traffic of other enthusiasts, be at one with Mother Nature, or even reap the benefits of cost... Read more
Jul 1, 2021
SoftStartRV Install on a Coleman Mach - Airexcel Air Conditioner
2000 Watt generators can be affordable and lightweight, but can they run your air conditioning? We install and test the SoftStartRV device to see if it will allow our $550 2000W inverter generator to start and run our 13,500 BTU Coleman Mach 3+... Read more
May 12, 2021
