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Tank Blaster to the rescue—It really works!

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By Nanci Dixon Our gray water tank sensors had started reading 67% or 100% almost constantly, even after dumping. Not wanting to risk a backflow...

Every tool that should be in your RV’s toolbox and why

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By Cheri Sicard Certified RV inspector Duane from the RV Inspection And Care YouTube channel always imparts lots of practical advice in his videos, and...

Cool Tools: Our ‘ultimate companion,’ the DeWalt Grease Gun

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By Dustin Simpson Join me as I share what we like to call “Cool RV Tools.” These are tools and gadgets that we actually use...

Ways to use a bike storage tent when RVing

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By Gail Marsh Friends of ours are avid bicyclists. When they arrive at a campground, they set up a bike storage tent and house their...

The best RV wheel chocks and how to properly chock your RV

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By Cheri Sicard If you are an RV newbie, you might not have ever even heard the term "RV wheel chocks" before, but you need...

How to disinfect water bottles—Deep cleaning water jugs

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By Cheri Sicard If, like me, you carry bottles of drinking water in your RV, you need today's video from Gary the Water Guy (now Water...

How to prevent sewer hose bumper plugs from falling off

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Toilet brushes are the unsung heroes of the bathroom world. Everyone has one, but nobody wants to talk about it. They quietly battle the...

6 kitchen gadgets for your RV

Gail Marsh -
When your kitchen is tiny (and your countertop space is even tinier), the right gadgets can totally transform the way you cook, clean, and...

The Solo Windchill 47 is both a cooler and portable A/C

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By Cheri Sicard Sweltering summer days in an RV, van, or tent can quickly test anyone’s patience. Most coolers just keep drinks cold, and most...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #71

Cheri Sicard -
Greetings, fellow RVers! Today, among other great stuff we are liking, we focus on two elements—air and water, both essential to RV life. Well... to...

Tips for RVing with a portable ice maker

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris A summer day without ice in your drink can make your hot day even hotter! Ice is nice, but...

Tiny space heater comes in handy in an RV

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We have written about this very small space heater before, but it's been a while. The Lasko MyHeat® heater is not meant to heat a...

What are the three best RV air conditioners? A tech magazine answers

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
RV social media pages are on fire with complaints from RVers who can’t keep their cool this summer. Their A/C units are blasting warm...

New water flow meter is perfect for flushing holding tanks

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By Nanci Dixon I'll admit it, I am rather compulsive about dumping and flushing the black and gray water holding tanks and I have gone...

A budget-friendly portable air conditioner review

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Looking for a truly portable solution to beat the summer heat in a tent, camper, or van? BougeRV steps into the spotlight in 2025...

It’s time to change your water filters. Yes, now!

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By Nanci Dixon We have only had our three water filters in the motorhome for three months while traveling but decided after some dubious water...

Are Yeti insulated products worth their expensive price tag?

Cheri Sicard -
I used to roll my eyes at Yeti products. To me, they seemed like overpriced status symbols for the van life crowd. Sure, they...

Amazing inflatable motorhome is too cool to fathom!

Chuck Woodbury -
What can you say with words about this inflatable RV-boat that do it justice? This is just about the coolest RV you could ever...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #70

Cheri Sicard -
Greetings, fellow RVers! Whew. We are not sure about where you are, but it has been HOT as blazes where we are.  So we thought...

A simple fix to stop fighting with your fifth wheel front storage door

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
It’s hard enough to get access to that basement storage in the front of your fifth wheel. Unless your rig is exceptionally tall—or you’re...

Glowing gadget with many uses you’ll want for your RV

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By Gail Marsh One of my favorite things about camping is the ability to enjoy the outdoors—especially at night. I love looking up to see...

Every way to haul bikes with an RV: For trailers, 5th wheels, and motorhomes

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By Cheri Sicard In the video below, we join Jason Epperson of RV Miles for a discussion of how to haul bikes with an RV. Jason...

Gadget offers relief for RVers who struggle with car or motion sickness

Emily Woodbury -
For anyone who gets queasy just thinking about winding mountain roads or reading in the passenger seat, you’re not alone. In one of our...

Take the weight off your RV water hose and power cord with this easy trick

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If your RV is like most, your city water inlet is conveniently located on the side of your rig. Convenient to you—not having to...

Your ice maker could be growing mold. Make sure you clean it!

Dale Wade -
Ah, summer! We pulled the RV out of storage for this year’s maiden voyage. As I went through the spring checklist, I came across...

One of an RV technician’s most popular tools

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By Dustin Simpson In this video, I show you a tool that is in every RV technician's toolbox: a plastic scraper! It's used for many...

22 tips and gadgets for a small RV kitchen

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By Gail Marsh One of the very first things I noticed in our “beginner camper” was the kitchen space—or, should I say, lack of kitchen...

Homemade DIY RV accessories that save you $$$

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By Cheri Sicard The team from All About RVs has compiled a handy handful of DIY RV accessories you can make yourself. Sure, you could...

Camping fan clips or hangs on; works great!

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By Cheri Sicard When I first saw the BLBS USB rechargeable camping fan on Amazon, I was skeptical. That's because I had tried a number...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #69

Cheri Sicard -
Greetings, fellow RVers! In this issue, we focus on practical items that will increase the safety and security of your RV and, by default, your...

iPhone users: Meet the tracker that helps you stop losing things

Cheri Sicard -
Here’s an item you might not have thought about before, but that’s extremely handy on the road, especially if you have a pet. They...

Book review: ‘Are We There Yet?: Family Road Trip Guide to America’s Roadside Oddities’

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Les Brady is a man after my own heart—someone who shares a deep love (and perhaps a not-so-mild obsession) for the wonderfully weird corners...

Fast charge ALL your devices at once with the UGREEN Nexode 500W

Cheri Sicard -
Do you regularly camp with electrical hookups? Then you might want to consider UGREEN’s Nexode 500W 6-Port GaN Desktop Fast Charger—the world’s first 500W...

Why RV stabilizer extension matters more than you think

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
When it comes to RV stabilizers, there’s a common thread among many RVers: The less you crank them down, the more stable they are....

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #68

Cheri Sicard -
Greetings, fellow RVers! Summer is here and, therefore, there is no better time to do your cooking outside of the RV than now! This issue...

Why RVers should get hooked on self-stick RV hooks

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By Gail Marsh Since our very first RV, I’ve been in love with self-stick hooks. That’s because my husband is dead set against nailing anything...

Are quick-release hose connectors worth having? Oh, yeah!

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By Gail Marsh Setting up in an unexpected downpour of rain was all it took for quick-release hose connectors to become one of hubby’s favorite...

Six new RV accessories everyone will want in 2025

Cheri Sicard -
For RV owners, the new model year always brings plenty of gear upgrades and accessories. This season, the focus is on smarter tech, stronger...

How to hide a stealth window in your campervan or RV build

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By Cheri Sicard Having a stealth window you can see out of but others can’t see through from the outside keeps a cargo van looking...

Kayak rack options for trucks and RVs

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By Dustin Simpson Hey, kayakers! I always get asked questions about transporting kayaks with an RV, which can be done using various rack systems designed...

The best camera system for your RV

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Many RV owners struggle to find a reliable way to see what’s behind their rig. According to Jared Gillis of All About RVs, the...

The Solo Stove cast iron griddle is perfect for RVers

Cheri Sicard -
One of the things I like most about my Solo Stove Ranger smokeless fire pit is its versatility. Far beyond a convenient way to...

The amazing disappearing sewer hose. Don’t let it happen to you!

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By Tony Barthel We’ve all seen an RV driving down the road with half the stinky slinky flailing about as it snakes its way out...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #67

Cheri Sicard -
Greetings, fellow RVers! Let there be light! In this issue, we are focusing on illuminating your camping world with some terrific RV and camping lighting...

More awesome IKEA RV gear

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By Cheri Sicard RV life can mean getting creative with small spaces, especially when it comes to storage and staying organized. The Grateful Glamper loves...

Test ‘driving’ the new Lectric XP4 eBike—big improvements and upgrades

Nanci Dixon -
A couple of weeks ago, I visited the Lectric eBike headquarters in Phoenix. I was suitably impressed, so when they offered me the new...

Using a flush valve prop makes cleaning your tanks easy

Dustin Simpson -
The Camco Toilet Flush Valve Prop easily installs around the body of your RV waste tank rinser and props open the toilet waste valve...

BougeRV’s near-perfect extendable camping lantern

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By Cheri Sicard Looking for a camp lantern that packs serious features into a compact package? In today's video, the team from All Things Overlanding...

10 books for RVers and their kids or grandkids

Gail Marsh -
If you’re an RVer who wants to inspire an adventuring spirit in your kids or grandkids, this article and these RV, camping and travel...

Cool Tools: The Magnetizer Demagnetizer

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By Dustin Simpson In the past, Dave Solberg and I met on Wednesdays for a livestream called Talkin’ RV Tech. We not only answered technical...
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