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RV Covers - should you cover your RV this winter or do covers cause more damage than good?
A minor repair replacing the rubber bumpers in the Magic Chef stovetop to protect it from the iron burner grates.
How do you get water while boondocking without having to move your RV? These totes are a great solution.
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?
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.