How to Install an AC Inverter in My Trailer
Most travel trailers are self-enclosed and let you enjoy the great outdoors with all the amenities of home, thanks in part to a an electrical system designed to work on battery power. All travel trailers work on 12-volt electricity, or DC power, which is converted from 110-volt city power, or AC pow......[Read More]
Blue Book Values For RVs
Depending on which blue book you choose to use, you may be provided various values, such as retail, private party, and trade-in. The retail price will include profit, advertisement, commission, and other amounts that may be associated with doing business. Typically, retail value is used for selling ......[Read More]
What's Involved in Right Hand Drive Vehicle Conversions?
Right hand drive vehicle conversions are executed for a variety of reasons, and to suit an even wider variety of people. One of the most popular reasons for right hand drive adaptations is the need ... ......[Read More]
RV Carports – a Smart Investment for Your RVs
RV carports are a smart investment for your recreational vehicles. They are an ideal storage solution for other materials as well including your farm equipment, and offer extra work space.......[Read More]
Reasons to use an RV and Trailers in the Canadian Outdoors
Carrying your belongings with you as you travel to any destination makes migration a very easy task.......[Read More]
More About the Cost of a Static Caravan
Though many people look forward to being a proud owner of a static caravan, the numerous models of modern caravans can confuse you. The basic holiday homes or caravans start at 14,000 for a basic caravan model but if you are looking for a plush luxury home, be ready to spend about 25,000 to 40,000.......[Read More]
How to Fix a Cable Lift System on a Pop-Up Camper
No matter which manufacturer produced your pop-up camper, and no matter what form of drive actuates the roof movement, a system of cables and pulleys, springs and a winch will raise and lower the roof. You may winch the roof up yourself, use an adapted power drill, actuate a pumped hydraulic system ......[Read More]
How to Wire Heavy Duty Trailer Lights
Trailer lights are manufactured to various tolerances, from light-duty items intended for infrequent use in moderate climates and situations to heavy-duty items intended for everyday use in extreme climates and situations (even after total submersion in water). All trailer lights feature a side ligh......[Read More]
Good Reasons to Consider Indoor RV Storage
The average RV user only uses their vehicle a few times a year. That means they have to make some kind of arrangements to store it when it's not in use, especially during stormy weather. If an RV owner wants to maintain the good condition of their RV through the year, then indoor RV storage is ......[Read More]
Protecting Your Precious Recreational Van With the Right Indoor RV Storage
If you own a recreational van, it is imperative to consider having an indoor RV storage for this huge vehicle. This vehicle is typically used on family vacations when they want to go on a road trip and would rather stay inside this home-like vehicle than paying for hotels. However, when vacation is ......[Read More]
The Challenges of Camping in a Teardrop Trailer
Originally created in the 1930s, teardrop trailers are very small and can be towed by just about any kind of vehicle. This makes them a good alternative for those who do not have a vehicle big enough to tow a trailer, and do not want to camp on the hard ground in a tent. However, teardrop trailers a......[Read More]
Camper Awnings-Key Considerations In Choosing A Camper Awning
Camper awnings are a great way to add a little bit of extra space to your camper or motorhome, and if chosen well, this could also be at a fraction of the cost that you originally envisaged. Most mode......[Read More]
RV and Trailer Weight Demystified
I don't believe there is an RV-related subject that causes more arguments than RV weight, unless maybe it's the argument over trailer vs. 5th wheel vs. motor coach. Between the cryptic way that RV weights are reported by the manufacturers, the lack of clear standards by the DOT and the oft......[Read More]
Motorhome - 5th Wheeler Or Caravan - Which Suits You Best?
With the influx of retiree's deciding to hit the road, one very important question they have to ask themselves before setting off is, which way do we want to travel? With hundreds of variations in the industry this process can become very daunting to some, so customers are spending more time re......[Read More]
Instructions for Setting Up an Awning
Awnings provide shade from the sun and since they can easily be opened and closed, they are great for use with an RV. You can keep the awnings closed at night and while driving, and quickly open them when you want to relax outside the RV. Awnings can be damaged by winds and rain, so setting them up ......[Read More]
Shifting From A House To A Travel Trailer
You are not left with any house and you know that there is no shelter over your head then a Travel Trailer can prove to be very beneficial. You may have lost your house because ... ......[Read More]
Campgrounds Near Cosby, Tennessee
The Smoky Mountains offer RVers many recreational choicessmoky mountains and lone tree image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.comLocated inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cosby, Tennessee, is a convenient place for RVers to stop. Because there is only one RV park in the town of.........[Read More]
Trailer Light Specifications
One-axle trailers require lights.boat trailer image by wiladayvo from Fotolia.comA trailer has at least one axle, and you pull it behind another vehicle. Department of Transportation Section 108 outlines the requirements for lighting and reflective devices used on trailers. It details the.........[Read More]
Tow a Camper on a Budget
Lightweight travel trailers can be towed by sports utility vehicles, light weight pickups or vans and smaller vehicles and will save their owners money on fuel costs. As long as the vehicle has a towing ... ......[Read More]
Hydrogen On Demand, Why Should Everyone Use It?
The Hydrogen on demand is very safe, because the gas is used up as it is produced and does not require explosive gasses to be stored in a large tank on the vehicle. With all these advantages it is surprising that the hydrogen kit does not come factory fitted, but who knows, maybe one day it will be.......[Read More]