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The dirty dog and the locked door

By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service No, this post is not about a dog eating anyone's homework. I had an RV service call, all because a...

Putting RV cabinets on lockdown

By Jim Twamley A couple of full-time RVers I met on the road proved that solving perennial RV problems doesn't have to be complicated, norexpensive....

Giving a warning — with a dose of humor

By RVtravel.com staff I followed this truck for a few miles on I-5 in northern California. I liked the passing instructions printed on the back....

Is your fire extinguisher past its “pull date”?

By Bob Difley One of the most overlooked items you can find in a rig is the fire extinguisher. Most of us will never need...

Is your RV fresh water safe?

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many of us laughed ourselves silly at the old TV show detective, Monk. The poor guy couldn't touch door...

Is your four-footed child misbehaving behind your back?

By Bob Difley We've all suffered under the slings and arrows of somebody else's dog's obnoxious barking. It leads to the old mystery, does a...

Craft a clothing kit for any encounter

By Greg Illes My wife and I have a running joke — she asks me how the weather is going to be, and I tell her that...

Avoid tow bar tragedy

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Imagine looking in the rearview mirror and seeing traffic behind you scattering in every direction – trying to avoid...

How do I test my propane leak detector?

By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service People have asked me: "How do I test my propane leak detector?" The short answer is: Most detectors cannot be...

Traffic accident? Your cell phone camera could save the day

Traffic accident overtake you? First, make sure everyone is safe and that medical assistance isn't needed. Then there's the big paper exchange. Do you...

Fire extinguisher alone is not always enough to prevent disaster

Losing an RV to a fire is a terrible thing. Losing your life to an RV fire is even worse. But a little prevention...

How long will canned food last in your RV?

By Bob Difley How long can you safely keep canned food in your rig? Most food authorities say canned food will last for two years or...