Tag: Greg Illes
Change your brake fluid for reliability and long system life
By Greg Illes
Absolutely everybody changes their engine oil and transmission fluid (or has it done). Some folks remember to change differential gear oil. But...
Some basic tips for winter RVing
By Greg Illes
Winter can be cold, rainy, snowy and miserable. Many of us choose to "run and hide" from the winter, fleeing into more...
An easy fix to stop towed vehicle rattle
By Greg Illes
There are a lot of anti-rattle devices on the market, all aimed at limiting or removing the "clunk" from the loose-fitting tow...
Keep your generator linkage clean to prevent stoppages
By Greg Illes
Onan generators, typically 4000W (3600W for propane), are often a feature on mid- to large-size RVs. You can recognize these ubiquitous products...
Flagpoles: They can be useful or a nuisance
By Greg Illes
Anybody who has been to an Off-Highway-Vehicle (OHV) camp, or to Quartzsite or other big gathering, has seen the tall flagpoles reaching...
Watch your dumping operation closely (but not TOO closely)
By Greg Illes
I don't think anyone will argue that the dumping of holding tanks is the worst of RV jobs. This skanky task makes...
Lane-savvy driving – the safe way to travel
By Greg Illes
Transitioning from driving a car to herding a big RV down the road can be both a pleasure and a challenge. Dragging...
Leaving home – A checklist for successful domicile “abandonment”
By Greg Illes
Every RVer's dream is to wander off, leaving home and hearth behind, on a weeks- or months-long meander through far unknown lands....
Tuck some drawers under your dinette for small-item organization
By Greg Illes
Every once in a while you run across a really handy little accessory that makes RV life just a little bit better....
RV weight limits can sneak up on you
By Greg Illes
I've learned to always drive my RV within its specified weight limits. How I learned this is a long and somewhat sordid...
Getting along – Pointers for a great RV partnership
By Greg Illes
It is said that wherever your relationship is going, traveling together in an RV will take it there sooner. Here are some...
Be kind to your transmission for its long and happy life
By Greg Illes
Most of us check our transmission fluid now and then (don't we?). Some of us even have it changed every once in...
