Lightened the load by making new covers for my back storage bins. I honestly think I saved 70 lbs with this! My RV is a 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta 26Q Continue reading
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Ideas for Storing Cups in a Fulltime RV
I have also wrapped my dish towels around the cups, but had extra rubber mats. Continue reading
Fulltime RV Preventing Condensation Damp Rid
Prevent mold and mildew from growing in the nooks and crannies of your rig as best you can by keeping it dry inside. What happens is, when it’s cold outside, but warm inside your RV the moisture condenses on the windows and walls, and can contribute to mold and mildew. Keeping the roof vents and windows open for ventilation is the best thing, but that’s not possible in the cold weather. Continue reading
Replacing RV Carpet with Vinyl Wood Planks Fulltime RV
I spent 3 days on my own tearing up the dashboard and cockpit area, and both of us 5 days to finish it off! Sorry I didn’t get the video of carpeting the engine housing, but that was an intense day, and I forgot. MESSAGE TO RV DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS: Carpet does not belong in a “camper”. Continue reading
RV Awning Unrolled While Driving Fulltime RV
My awning partially unrolled while going 50 mph! The wind was a constant 25-40 mph non-stop for more than 3 days, so I took it into an RV repair place to get help getting it safely re-rolled. Turns out, the people I bought it from had apparently left the awning arms unlocked, and only secured with the straps! One was taken off, and the rear arm came down enough to let it 1/2 unroll! Continue reading
I Replace My RV Lights with LED Bulbs
Finally getting around to this one; just bought enough LEDs to do my favorite, most used lights.
Fulltime RV Working on Weight Distribution
I am continuing to streamline the load, and trying to get the weight distributed evenly. I think I am good, as far as stuff and weight goes, but lightening the load is a never ending process when you are fulltime RVing.
How to Properly Use RV Inline Water Filters IMHO
I always put my filter on the RV end, but I started noticing other people putting it on the faucet end, so I thought, maybe I’m doing it wrong, and tried it the other way…. wrong! Think about it; the hose is laying in the hot sun, breeding bacteria, and…
My RV Refrigerator was on the Fritz!
It was a loose ground wire, making intermittent contact. Cost me less than $40, got off cheap!
Ideas for Storing Cups in a Fulltime RV
I have also wrapped my dish towels around the cups, but had extra rubber mats. Continue reading
Fulltime RV Preventing Condensation Damp Rid
Prevent mold and mildew from growing in the nooks and crannies of your rig as best you can by keeping it dry inside. What happens is, when it’s cold outside, but warm inside your RV the moisture condenses on the windows and walls, and can contribute to mold and mildew. Keeping the roof vents and windows open for ventilation is the best thing, but that’s not possible in the cold weather. Continue reading
Replacing RV Carpet with Vinyl Wood Planks Fulltime RV
I spent 3 days on my own tearing up the dashboard and cockpit area, and both of us 5 days to finish it off! Sorry I didn’t get the video of carpeting the engine housing, but that was an intense day, and I forgot. MESSAGE TO RV DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS: Carpet does not belong in a “camper”. Continue reading
RV Awning Unrolled While Driving Fulltime RV
My awning partially unrolled while going 50 mph! The wind was a constant 25-40 mph non-stop for more than 3 days, so I took it into an RV repair place to get help getting it safely re-rolled. Turns out, the people I bought it from had apparently left the awning arms unlocked, and only secured with the straps! One was taken off, and the rear arm came down enough to let it 1/2 unroll! Continue reading
I Replace My RV Lights with LED Bulbs
Finally getting around to this one; just bought enough LEDs to do my favorite, most used lights.
Fulltime RV Working on Weight Distribution
I am continuing to streamline the load, and trying to get the weight distributed evenly. I think I am good, as far as stuff and weight goes, but lightening the load is a never ending process when you are fulltime RVing.
How to Properly Use RV Inline Water Filters IMHO
I always put my filter on the RV end, but I started noticing other people putting it on the faucet end, so I thought, maybe I’m doing it wrong, and tried it the other way…. wrong! Think about it; the hose is laying in the hot sun, breeding bacteria, and…
My RV Refrigerator was on the Fritz!
It was a loose ground wire, making intermittent contact. Cost me less than $40, got off cheap!