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Creative and innovative gypsy wagon DIY RV build tour

Video Editor - January 11, 2023

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?

Dave Solberg - January 5, 2023

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

Video Editor - December 29, 2022

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

Video Editor - December 20, 2022

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

Russ and Tiña De Maris - December 12, 2022

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

Video Editor - December 9, 2022

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

Video Editor - December 8, 2022

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

Video Editor - November 30, 2022

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

Video Editor - November 28, 2022

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

Video Editor - November 22, 2022

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 $$$

Video Editor - November 20, 2022

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

Video Editor - November 14, 2022

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!

Mike Sokol - October 21, 2022

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

Video Editor - October 19, 2022

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

Video Editor - October 18, 2022

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

Newsletter Editor - 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

Randall Brink - August 26, 2022

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?

Dave Solberg - August 22, 2022

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?

Dave Solberg - August 15, 2022

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

RV Travel - August 4, 2022

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!

Video Editor - July 21, 2022

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

Nanci Dixon - July 15, 2022

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

Gail Marsh - June 24, 2022

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

Russ and Tiña De Maris - May 25, 2022

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!

Gail Marsh - May 6, 2022

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?!

Gail Marsh - May 6, 2022

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

RV Travel - May 4, 2022

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

Nanci Dixon - April 29, 2022

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

Gail Marsh - April 15, 2022

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!

RV Travel - April 8, 2022

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

Cheri Sicard - February 18, 2022

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

Newsletter Editor - 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?

Dave Solberg - January 26, 2022

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”

Russ and Tiña De Maris - January 26, 2022

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

Cheri Sicard - January 21, 2022

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!

Randall Brink - January 14, 2022

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

Newsletter Editor - 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

RV Travel - January 12, 2022

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

Newsletter Editor - 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

Russ and Tiña De Maris - December 22, 2021

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....