RV Campgrounds and Hookups: Full Hookup to Boondocking
Full hookup, partial hookup or no hookup at all: how RV campgrounds and public-land camping work, what each site gives you and how to pick one.
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Owning and maintaining an RV
Maintenance through the seasons, winterizing and storage, tires, towing, propane and electrical safety, water tanks, the first trip and campgrounds.
Your First RV Trip: A Shakedown Checklist
Plan a first RV trip in a used RV with a shakedown close to home, a departure checklist, driving and parking tips, and the mistakes that catch new owners.
RV Maintenance Checklist: A Seasonal Schedule for a Used RV
A practical RV maintenance checklist for used motorhomes, campers and trailers: what to check before each trip, monthly, each spring and fall, and yearly.
RV Propane Safety: Tanks, Leaks and Detectors
How an RV propane system works, ASME tanks vs DOT cylinders, OPD valves, requalification, refilling, leak signs, alarms and what to do if you smell gas.
RV Tires: Age, Load and Pressure
How to read the DOT date code, why RV tires age out before the tread wears, ST vs LT tires, trailer speed limits, load and inflation, and when to replace.
RV Electrical Basics: 30 Amp vs 50 Amp, Batteries, Generators
Understand 30-amp vs 50-amp RV service, adapters, 12-volt batteries, converters, inverters, surge protection and generator safety before you plug in.
RV Water Systems: Fresh, Gray and Black Tanks
How a used RV's fresh, gray and black tanks work: dumping in the right order, keeping sensors honest, avoiding clogs and smells, and winterizing.
Towing a Travel Trailer: Weight, Hitches and Brakes
Match a used travel trailer to your truck: GVWR, GCWR, tongue weight, weight distribution hitches, brake controllers and sway control, plus a hookup checklist.
How to Winterize an RV and Store It for the Cold Months
How to winterize an RV with antifreeze or compressed air, store it safely, and de-winterize in spring. Practical steps for used motorhomes and trailers.