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Creative and innovative gypsy wagon DIY RV build tour

By Cheri Sicard Meet Stefanie Fisher. After finding herself with a lot of time on her hands during the COVID lockdown, she decided to learn...

How do I mount and seal security cameras on roof of RV?

Hello, Dave, I want to mount four security cameras on the roof of the RV. Should I be concerned with drilling and sealing holes in...

Brilliant budget DIY RV exterior paint project

By Cheri Sicard Is your RV starting to look a little worn or shabby on the outside? Have you even considered RV exterior paint as...

Stylish vintage Shasta trailer renovation on a budget

By Cheri Sicard Join the team from Playing with Sticks as they completely restore their 13-foot vintage Shasta Compact trailer. According to them, this is...

RV fridge door pop open? Here’s a “quick and dirty” fix

If you’re the proud owner of a well-loved older RV, you’ll have run across the old “orphan parts” issue. Either the company doesn’t stock...

You won’t believe this ultimate stealth DIY popup camper

By Cheri Sicard One of my favorite vloggers, DualEx, is back with my favorite project of his so far, a DIY popup camper with an...

Mac charger repair—5 minute fix for iPhone or MacBook chargers

By Cheri Sicard Have you ever found yourself on an RV trip and the charger for your MacBook, Mac laptop, or iPhone stops working? Have...

Incredible stylish DIY RV shower rebuild

By Cheri Sicard When it comes to building and remodeling RVs, trucks, and vans, Dualex is quickly becoming one of my favorite vloggers because of...

How to replace weather stripping on an RV door

By Cheri Sicard The RV weather stripping around your door will eventually wear thin. Sometimes this happens quickly as factories typically use low-grade foam weather...

First timers create AMAZING delivery truck RV conversion

By Cheri Sicard This impressive delivery truck RV conversion shows just what is possible with the help of YouTube videos and elbow grease. The team...

Homemade DIY RV accessories that save you $$$

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...

How to fix stripped-out screw holes in your RV: 3 simple methods

By Cheri Sicard It doesn’t matter whether you are a seasoned handyman or just a beginner, this invaluable video will show you three practical methods...

RVelectricity: Get the right tool for the job!

Dear Readers, It's been a fun week at the old homestead. A steam pipe buried under the cement floor in the basement of my...

Awesome DIY teardrop trailer build on a Harbor Freight frame

In this video, Craig features his DIY camper teardrop trailer he created starting with a Harbor Freight kit trailer frame that retails for around...

DIY RV sink cover and cutting board—Useful RV kitchen accessory

By Cheri Sicard This is one RV accessory that can benefit almost ANY RVer. If my RV did not come with this accessory, and many...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, September 2, 2022

Issue 1940 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Replacing an RV part myself was not as ‘impossible’ as I thought

When you RV full-time, there is always a project waiting to be done. Most of the time, it is a mundane chore like laundry...

Ask Dave: Can I move my RV’s toilet?

Dear Dave, I want to remodel my RV's bathroom, which would include moving the toilet. It would still be above the holding tank but I...

Ask Dave: There’s a crack near my RV’s fiberglass slide. How do I fix it?

Dear Dave, While washing my camper I noticed a crack on the upper left-hand corner of my living room slide. This slide is not that...

Find RV roof leaks? Here’s what’s next

Editor's note: This information is provided by roof membrane manufacturer Dicor Products. While there's plenty of "promotion" for their product included, some of the...

Resealing an RV roof? STOP! Do this instead and save!

By Cheri Sicard Are you considering resealing an RV roof? Or hiring someone to seal your RV roof? WAIT! Before you proceed with resealing an RV roof,...

Neat DIY ambulance RV conversion makes great use of space

It's no DIY emergency for these campers! Ryan Brodowicz and Brittany Williams converted an ambulance into a great RV. They graciously gave me a...

Camping World’s “Design Centers”: Where you do the work

A friend of mine is pretty excited. She recently discovered Camping World’s newest consumer offering: their very own “Design Center.” Camping World has been...

Fix that leaky RV roof

Courtesy Dicor Corporation Got a leaky RV roof? If you've found your roof has a hole in it, you probably won't drown — but don't...

You’ll never guess what’s inside this rifle case!

Our grandson recently snagged a great buy at a local garage sale. He bought a rifle case. Now, you should know that he doesn’t...

You replaced your RV dinette with what?!

Remember the days when teens tried to see how many people could fit inside a phone booth? (Gosh! Do you even remember phone booths?!)...

Be prepared, physically and mentally, for RV breakdowns

By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is an article he wrote while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. It really...

An easy, cheap DIY fix for RV mouse infestation

A few weeks ago, Chuck Woodbury wrote an article about an RV he saw for sale at an RV show. If you missed it,...

Readers speak out about scary expensive RV repair bills

Here at RVtravel.com, we recently conducted a poll asking readers to tell about their highest RV repair bills. We expected to hear some whoppers,...

This couple turned their truck into a “Rolling Yurt” to avoid crowds. It worked!

By Marla Pattison The story of our "Rolling Yurt." Living in California’s Central Valley provides many opportunities for wonderful camping excursions. Within a couple of hours'...

7 things to ask yourself before planning an RV remodel

Embarking on an RV remodel can be an exciting, fun, and rewarding undertaking. The finished results can be dramatic! However, biting off more than they...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Issue 1787 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Ask Dave: Does extreme heat make my RV’s wallpaper wrinkle?

Dear Dave, Does extreme heat from the sun make my RV's wallpaper wrinkle? —Jana Dear Jana, Yes, extreme heat can cause the interior “wallpaper” in an RV...

RV Mods: A place to carry your “grass carpet”

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Plenty of RVers carry a "grass carpet" with them to stick out under the awning. It's great to simulate...

The #1 MOST important thing to do BEFORE starting an RV remodel

Surprisingly, I have never seen this important bit of RV remodel advice mentioned in any of the hundreds of articles I’ve read and videos...

The Frugal RVer: Want cheap diesel fuel? Make your own!

As a youth, I was very much into cars and airplanes. For most people my age, the automotive allure was with fast cars. Not...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, January 13, 2022

Issue 1774 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Mods: Power visors—Inside shade easily at hand

By Jim Twamley Jim's writings were a favorite among our readers for many years. Jim's health finally forced him to "hang up the keys," but...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Issue 1772 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Curing the curse of hard water RV plumbing issues

By Russ and Tiña De Maris For folks who live up in the Pacific Northwest, the curse of "hard water" probably never enters your vocabulary....

Ask Dave: What’s the weird clicking in RV’s roof AC when furnace starts?

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

Ask Dave: Gross! Why did the black water flush valve erupt?

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

Ask Dave: Why does the gray water tank still leak after replacement?

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, November 26, 2021

Issue 1740 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Ask Dave: Why is my refrigerator freezing the food?

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

Ask Dave: Why does RV water heater work on LP but not on 120 volt?

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

Ask Dave: Faucets don’t work with pump but do with city water. Why?

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Issue 1737 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Ask Dave: Should there be an anode rod in our RV’s water heater?

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

Foam gap filler is a quick fix for cracks and holes in the RV

The first time I used foam gap filler we were covering a few holes in our old RV. The foam expanded a lot, amazingly,...

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