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Should you drive or tow with your RV refrigerator running? What are the dangers and is it illegal? We have the story including word from an RV refrigerator manufacturer on what you should do.
Peggy relays the story of her first two solo camping trips with the Rockwood Mini Lite 2205s.
Should you buy a gasoline or diesel truck to tow your fifth wheel or travel trailer?
How do you get Internet on the road? What kind of internet service is best for RVs? Is campground wifi a good way to get Internet? What about Starlink for RVs? We have answers to these questions in an article about the choice we made and whether Starlink was the answer.
Propane tank monitors that work with your smart phone so you don’t run out of gas.
One of the RV toolbox essentials that I think every RVer can use are Nite Ize Gear Ties. These flexible rubber-coated ties come in sizes to hold everything from small to large. I’ve used them for all sorts of things including temporary repairs around the RV. We have some examples in today’s Zippy Tips video.
How do you keep your solar panels clean? What if you don’t like ladders or, like us, have so many solar panels on the roof of your RV that you almost can’t walk on the roof? Or you’re just looking for the laziest way to accomplish anything? We have the solution.
Today’s RV gadget review is of the Dometic CFX3 75DZ 75 quart portable powered cooler. This large two-compartment cooler can be a refrigerator, a freezer or both. Power consumption is low and there’s even an app for it. We have a full review of this gadget which would be ideal for RVers, van lifers and other travelers but can serve other purposes as well.
Do you still need a generator? What can you do as an RVer when generators are outlawed? Can you still run your air conditioner and for how long? We have some answers in this article on StressLess Camping.
What can you do to prevent freezing damage to your RV? With winter fully in force a lot of RVers have been asking about keeping their RVs from freezing. We have the answers in this article.
How do you choose an RV dealership? An RV dealership can make a huge difference in how much you enjoy the RV lifestyle. We have the top six ways to find a great RV dealership to save money and camp StressLess. These tips can help you avoid disaster and potentially save thousands on your RV purchase.
12 volt refrigerators are being installed in more and more new RVs but is this a better technology than what we’ve had for years? What are the challenges and advantages of 12 volt refrigerators in RVs? Should you consider even replacing your existing RV refrigerator with a 12 volt model and what about using a residential refrigerator? We have some answers in this story.
