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Big rig? Let LAMPHUS warn other drivers where you are

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley If you drive a big rig with a car in tow, you might want to alert some distracted drivers around you to...

Protect your RV’s electrical system

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is an article he prepared while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. A...

Electrical safety near water inside home or RV — Important!

Mike Sokol -
  Texas teen electrocuted after cell phone accidentally falls in bathtub  I just saw this on one of my forums about electrical safety around water and...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter Issue 58

RV Staff -
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Great RV Accessories Newsletter, Issue 58 Posted July 20, 2017 News, information and reviews of great...

Slide-out drawers add storage space under tables, cabinets

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley If you have an RV that is smaller than a rolling mansion, you likely could use some additional storage space. Like where...

Sikaflex-221 — the workhorse of RV sealants

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Sealants should be a part of every RVer's toolbox. With the beating an RV takes, especially now with America's roads needing major...

Think of this case as your iPhone 7’s bodyguard

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Having recently dropped my iPhone and breaking the glass, when I saw the SLXtreme iPhone 7 case it got my attention. But...

Shurhold polishers turn chores into easy tasks

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley From giving new life to a sun-faded classic to keeping a late model RV in showroom-like condition, nothing beats a quality polisher....

PowRyte 12-Volt Auto Air Compressor/Digital Tire Inflator

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley PowRyte Elite 12-Volt DC Digital Tire Inflator is perfect to inflate tires on cars, SUVs, light trucks, sports balls, road bicycles, motorcycles,...

Light your campfire in any conditions with Instafire

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley If you enjoy leaning into a smoky campfire, blowing into the fire to encourage it to start — and to keep it...

Taking panorama pictures with your smartphone

RV Staff -
  by Chris Guld, Geeks on Tour Trinidad de Cuba, Photo by Jim Guld with a Nexus 6 Android phone. Lake Santa Fe, Florida: Photo...

Improve your RV life with a scissor jack adapter tool

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is an article he penned while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. I don’t...

Awning De-flapper reduces stress on you and your awning

Bob Difley -
By Bob Difley When the wind comes up — and it will — which happens all too frequently in the mountains during a summer camping...

RVing birdwatchers: New app helps identify birds

Emily Woodbury -
  For many RVers birdwatching is a popular hobby. While the landscapes and terrain change, so do the birds we see from state to state....

The Digital RVer: Cell phone needs no battery

Chuck Woodbury -
  One thing most RVers rely on more than anything else (but their RVs) is a cell phone to stay in touch with friends, family...

Simplify your life with FloJet portable RV waste pump

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Dumping your RV waste tanks is the slowest, messiest job in the RV world, but not anymore! The FloJet Portable RV Waste...

Your smartphone will count your steps

Chris Guld -
  I've been meaning to write this article for a while, but while we were either driving or sitting at home, I didn't have many...

Want to find me? Look for my flag

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley If you've been to Quartzsite or an RV rally you've seen lots of RVs flying flags of all types from long poles...

Jazz up your backsplash with peel-and-stick Smart Tiles

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Few people redecorate after purchasing a new or used RV. There's really not much you can do other than replace what is...

How to improve a ‘crappy’ situation

RV Staff -
  By Caitlyn Kazanecki Public restrooms: a traveler's worst nightmare. Whether it be at a campground, visiting a national/state park or a quick stop at...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter Issue 57

RV Staff -
  Great RV Accessories Newsletter, Issue 57 Posted June 20, 2017 News, information and reviews of great gizmos and gadgets for RVers. Published online...

Custom windshield drapes spiff up RV, cool it, too

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Custom RV windshield drapes are drapes for your RV front windshield. They are pleated and made in pairs (2 panels), but can...

Free up stuck hardware, snaps and zippers with E-Z Snap

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Outdoor storage wreaks havoc on snaps, zippers and hinges. Even after washing off the dirt, they can still be sticky and tough...

Economic 2-bike rack bolts to rear RV bumper

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Taking bicycles along with you on your RV trips makes a lot of sense. They not only provide transportation around the campground...

Dometic introduces first pedal-operated macerator RV toilet

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley The MasterFlush 7640 RV toilet is the first pedal-operated macerating toilet in the recreation vehicle industry. Fitting in the same space as older...

Protect your motorhome’s appearance with a custom bra

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley If you're frustrated with the dings and scratches on your motorhome's front cap and having to scrape the bugs off after each...

Sneakerboot Hybrid from Ridgemont Outfitters fits RV lifestyle

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Those who lead an active RV lifestyle are indeed fortunate, but it does require some adjustment to become truly efficient, a requirement...

NuCam WR wireless camera assists backing into campsites

Bob Difley -
  By Mike Richardson When you schedule a weekend camping trip in Oregon, you know you risk a rainy time. So it wasn’t a total surprise when...

The RV toolbox — pliers!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
      By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a reminder for readers he prepared while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...

RVers: Find TV signals easily with a free app

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you're like us, you probably aren't a satellite antenna user. Too much junk for too much money. But...

Monitor/control RV functions with iN-Command Control Systems

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley iN-Command® Control Systems is a multi-function RV controller that puts the user at the helm of their RV.  With app control technology,...

Automatic maps of where you’ve been by Google Maps

Chris Guld -
We mostly travel by RV in the United States, but right now, we're in Venice, Italy! The only way to get around here is...

Perform your own diagnostics on your vehicles with CarMD

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Using CarMD is like having a crystal ball for your car or light truck. We've all had that dreaded "check engine" light suddenly...

RV Mods: Here’s a use for your fridge front!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris RVers live in small spaces, and making all that we can of that space just makes sense. Much has...

Evaluating 303 Products’ Grill Cleaner and Multi-Surface wipes

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley When I recently reviewed Sta-Bil Rust Stopper, a product from the Gold Eagle Company, I found out that the company had quite...

Extend-A-Line provides a clothes/towel drying solution

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Summer is about to arrive at last, putting the nasty winter weather behind us, and luring us RVers into our active lifestyle...

We tried an RV roof coating — Here’s our six-year report

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris EPDM rubber is a persnickety product. The use of petroleum-containing chemicals or citrus-based cleaners on a rubber roof is...

High-torque Brush Hero powers through cleanups

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley I was asked to review Brush Hero, a device that attaches to the end of a garden hose that can be used to...

3-In-One Slide-Out Silicone Lube prevents sticking/squeaking

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Squeaking and squealing from slide-outs, windows and doors that are sticking can ruin the calm of a campsite, but new 3-In-One RVcare...

Will Aqua Hot system stink you out of your RV?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as...

Winegard’s new ConnecT RV Internet WiFi + 4G LTE Extender

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Introducing the Winegard ConnecT 4G1, a fully-integrated system that works together for maximum security, faster RV internet speeds, and increased range from...

Protect your RV interior and keep cool with Sunshades

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Whether you believe in global warming or not, summer is coming and it's going to be hot. You can reduce the amount...

New cell booster: Up to 32X enhanced signal for RVs

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley St. George, Utah –April 17, 2017 — weBoost®, the global leader in cell signal boosters, today announced the launch of the Drive...

Adidas stylish Sport sunglasses prevent eye damage

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley We RVers spend a lot of time in – or looking into – bright sunny landscapes, like campgrounds, when boondocking, hiking and...

Transition to RV solar with low-cost task lights

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many RVers that are new to boondocking shudder at the expense of putting in a solar charging system. They...

Hikers: Do your feet hurt? Try this solution

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley I suppose you could say there are two types of RVers, one that sits in front of the TV most of the...

Truma water heaters, furnace debut in Airstream’s Basecamp

Chuck Woodbury -
  ELKHART, Ind., April 19, 2017 —  The Airstream Basecamp will now use the Truma Combi as its combination water heater and forced-air furnace appliance....

NuLock defies thieves, keeps your stuff safe

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Though petty theft seems to be a fact of life, fortunately not all of us have been victims – yet. But it...

Let there be light – where you want it

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley I like flashlights. All kinds. From the tiny keychain type to the super-powerful beam multi-LED lights. I find that if I have...

RV quick tricks: Substitute GPS mounting “hardware”

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris My, how the times have changed – stacks of those infernally-hard-to-refold road maps have given way...
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