Most RV fridges are absorption refrigerators designed to run on 12V direct current or 120V alternating current electricity or propane gas heating. The absorption fridge is designed to be able to switch between any of these three supply settings. If your fridge is not working, no display lights will light up inside the fridge or…
Towing or moving a trailer with the slides out is a bad idea for a number of different reasons. It can cause thousands of dollars in repairs and it is also very dangerous. Experts and travel trailer owners both agree that it is absolutely imperative that you close your slides before towing. Read on to…
When you purchase a travel trailer, it is absolutely necessary to have brakes on it. Regular vehicle brakes are not equipped to stop both the vehicle and a trailer that can weigh between 1,200 and over 9,000 lbs., not including the weight of extra items you put inside the trailer. Travel trailer brakes typically last…
The average person can consume between 80 to 100 ounces of fresh water daily. Finding this amount of water can prove difficult when we are boondocking in remote areas. Of course, we won’t use the same amount of water when boondocking as we would at home taking a shower or using the lavatory, but where…
We all have this urge to escape the chaotic nature of everyday life, break free from our routines, and separate ourselves from society for a while. We aspire to escape from the city and relax in the wilderness, but what about our necessities? If we prefer boondocking to staying in hotels, then how can we…
Boondocking is the ultimate self-sufficient camping experience. With nearly non-existent amenities when boondocking, running luxury items such as an AC unit when you have no main power can make keeping cool a challenge. How can you run an AC while boondocking? The only way to run an AC effectively and efficiently while boondocking is with…
Boondocking (also known as dispersed or primitive camping) forces a person to learn to survive with very little. Only the essentials are required for boondocking adventures, and part of the experience is building and maintaining fires for cooking, boiling water, and heating, but what can be used for firewood when boondocking? The best boondocking firewood…
When picking out your new travel trailer, you may not give too much thought to the tires. We often look at the exciting features of the vehicle and allow the basic factors such as tires to go unnoticed. However tempting it may be to overlook this simple detail, travel trailer tires have many qualities and…
Camping throughout the year provides you with endless opportunities for adventure. Around every turn you take, a new journey awaits you. If you are wanting to spend every waking hour outdoors on hikes and soaking up the great outdoors without spending time cooking, no-cook camping recipes are the solution for you! There are an incredible…
Adding a roof rack to a travel trailer or 5th wheel can be a great way to add extra storage for travel, but the process must be undertaken carefully. Whether you get a mechanic to install the roof rack for you or tackle the installation yourself, knowing how to install it correctly can mean the…
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