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DIY: Remove and replace rotted flooring in your RV

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Those who love—and preserve—an older RV often find a painful reality in their treasure: soft spots in the flooring. The problem is usually traced...

RV Mods – Got a spare, there?

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Here's an RV modification for the travel trailer and smaller motorhome set. It's an "If you ain't got it, you need it" mod. When...

12 easy RV mods under $50!

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By Cheri Sicard Is your RV ready for an upgrade but you don’t want to spend a lot of time or money? YouTuber and RVer...

RV Mods: Improve your fire escape-ability

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Steve Barnes, a longtime RVtravel.com reader, took to heart one of our RV safety videos that stressed the importance of regularly checking your RV's...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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Issue 2078 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...

RV Mods: Stretching your basement storage

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It seems like we can never have enough “room” to carry all the stuff we find a use for. With the invention of fifth...

Make your toilet “rise” to the occasion — Install a riser!

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Don't know if it's age, or if earth's gravity is somehow getting stronger. As an example, whenever we're called on to do work at...

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

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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...

Video: Transform RV bedroom into office. No tools or screws needed

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This video is about a year old, but the information in it is timeless. You'll surely get inspired after watching it! https://youtu.be/0rZ3spOHUvY A growing number of...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, July 14, 2022

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Issue 1904 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...

RV mods: Screen your engine for protection

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By Greg Illes We were happily driving along the highway, enjoying the passing scenery, when suddenly a small flock of sparrows crossed our path, darting...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, July 4, 2022

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Thank you for joining us on Independence Day, where we celebrate the birthday of the United States of America! Issue 1896 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, June 23, 2022

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Issue 1889 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...

Mod your RV for comfort

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Awhile back, a couple new to RVing spent a dismaying weekend scouting out an RV show. Rig after rig they visited, and it seemed...

Safely carry LP cylinders in your pickup with this clever mod

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Towable RV owner? Then you’ve probably needed to transport your rig’s LP cylinders in for a fill-up, while the RV stays put. It’s important...

You replaced your RV dinette with what?!

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

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, March 31, 2022

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Issue 1829 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...

RV Mods – Got a spare, there?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Here's an RV modification for the travel trailer and smaller motorhome set. It's an "If you ain't got it,...

RV Mods: Improve your fire escape-ability

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Steve Barnes, a regular RVtravel.com reader, took to heart one of our RV safety videos that stressed the importance...

Rewrap your assist handle with this gripping mod

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Right up in the "neatest thing since sliced bread" category, for our family at least, are big assist handles that you can mount on...

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

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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...

RV Mods: Power visors—Inside shade easily at hand

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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...

How to fix misaligned RV cabinet doors

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter from a reader about misaligned RV cabinet doors that he received...

Warm up your RV with a window insulation kit

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris When my feet hit the deck one morning in the old RV, I knew something was decidedly wrong. Even...

RV Consumer Support: Fuel-saving devices – Are they “snake oil”?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you recall that infamous scene from "Blazing Saddles," you know that there's a lot of gas floating around...

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

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you’re the proud owner of a well-loved older RV, you’ll have run across the old “orphan parts” issue....

Say goodbye to dirt! Add elegance and lighting to your entryway stairs

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In previous customization articles, I've looked at ways to customize your RV's entertainment center and add a televator, and how to replace your RV's...

RV Mods: An access door for your cat or dog

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris We're not sure where to lay our (pardon) paws on any hard statistical information, but if an eyeball survey...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, September 15, 2021

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Issue 1688 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,...

Video: Transform RV bedroom into office. No tools or screws needed

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https://youtu.be/0rZ3spOHUvY A growing number of people are turning to RVing not only for recreation but also as a place to live and work from remotely....

Moisture under bed mattress not good. A solution

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris When you think of mods and upgrades, you may think "big" or "techy." Well, here's one that's less dramatic...

Customize your RV: Start with the lighting

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During the past three years, I’ve queried numerous RVers about what they’d like to change in their home on wheels. Comments like, “I didn’t...

RV demolition: The quest to renovate a water-damaged junker

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By Kate Doherty Last year, the pandemic restricted many from their planned vacation destinations. In defiance, many non-RVers chose the open road, purchasing all types...

Check out this incredible DIY RV. It’s a “log cabin” on wheels!

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By Nanci Dixon Mike and Bobbi (Mikey and Barbi) Wemple set out to make their 30' 2005 Coachmen Concord into a woodland retreat – and...

Cargo trailer RV conversions: What spurs the trend?

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By Tony Barthel While the RV industry creates an ever-increasing number of unique floor plans, there is a whole community of people who just don’t...

RV Mods: Quiet that noisy water pump

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris RVers away from "city water" connections sometimes complain of a noise when using the RV water system. They may...

Should you buy a damaged RV and fix it up yourself?

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Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. For the majority of folks, buying...

An easy fix to stop towed vehicle rattle

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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...

How comfortable is the bed in your RV?

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We've asked this question in the past, and many of you commented that your RV beds were so uncomfortable that you ended up buying a...

Tuck some drawers under your dinette for small-item organization

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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....

A handy TV installation idea for small RVs

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By Greg Illes Our RV floor plan had only one TV, and it was mounted up front, high above the captains' chairs. Even after we...

True story: “My RV was a Bloodmobile”

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By Nanci Dixon We outgrew our family truck camper the day the kids and their friends didn’t sleep in the tents outside and we did....

A good place to carry books in your RV

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By Jim Twamley Editor’s note: In an early Star Trek motion picture, there’s a scene where Captain Kirk has donned a pair of ancient eyeglasses...

Slide-outs for your galley make storage a snap

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By Jim Twamley Editor's note: We found this little tip stashed away in a dark recess of the publishing world. Originally published in 2009, the...

Make that dish drainer do a better job!

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By Jim Twamley When we lived in a house we had a built-in dishwasher. Nowadays you can get a built-in dishwasher in your RV (usually...

Keeping your water filter upright

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By Jim Twamley A water filter is a great idea because it keeps impurities from contaminating your water system. There are many different types and...

Basement storage disorganized? Fix it!

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By Jim Twamley No matter what type of RV you own, storage will be an issue. Over the years I've used everything from elaborate storage...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, May 1, 2020

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Issue 1331 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,...

Want a new faucet on your galley sink? Read this first

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Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. One of the most common upgrades...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, April 30, 2020

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Issue 1330 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,...
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