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Whether you have an RV fridge or a full-size residential one in your rig, these 11 tips will help you make the most of the available space.

Here’s how to protect yourself and your RV from a lightning storm.

Worried about trailer sway? You should be! Here’s a list of 14 things you should do to reduce the risk of trailer sway and associated road accidents.

Here’s how you can park your RV for free at a Walmart Supercenter. Including tips for finding the right location, getting permission to stay and making sure they don’t kick you out in the middle of the night.

Wondering if you can get a King-sized bed inside a motorhome or travel trailer?  Here are some answers (and examples).

What do adaptive cruise control systems offer pickup trucks owners and should you get one? Here’s everything you need to know: The good, the bad and the beautiful.

Considering towing a 5th wheel trailer with your pickup truck? This is what you need to know about installing a 5th wheel hitch in the truck’s bed.

Building your own RV parking pad at home can be a great affordable solution for when you’re not traveling. This post will guide you through the considerations and the step-by-step process of creating an RV parking pad on your property.

Can you keep using the generator when driving on the road? Is it safe? Legal? Effective? And most of all – is it really necessary? Here’s a quick review of RV generators that provides the answers to these questions.

What to do if the only available parking for your RV is on a hill? Can you park an RV – motorhome, travel trailer or 5th wheel – on an incline? And if so, how to do that?

New to RVing and not sure what the term “Fifth Wheel” even means? We have some answers for you, along with an analysis of the pros and cons of 5th wheels trailers, and a list of popular models.

Thinking of buying a pickup truck? Your choice of month and even day of the week could save you a lot of money! See this list of cheapest times in the year to buy your new large truck.

Looking to buy a used pickup truck? One of your main considerations is probably the mileage. Here’s what the odometer should ideally read on a used pickup truck that you’re planning to purchase.

If you’re over 6 ft and looking to buy an RV, here’s what you should be looking for (and which models provide that).

If you’re about to own an RV, there’s actually a fairly long list of things you should buy and things you can buy (but don’t have to). Here’s a quick checklist of the bare essentials. If you don’t have these in your RV – you could run into a problem at some stage.   If you …

Dreaming of taking the family out camping in an RV? This may – or may not – be a good idea, depending on what you need and prefer.

Wondering whether you need an SUV or a pickup truck to tow an RV with? Whether you have a tow vehicle and need to choose a towable RV – or the other way around – read this post before making a decision.

Looking to buy or rent an RV and not sure what the term “bunkhouse” stands for? This guide will explain all – how many beds, what length and type they are and what a true bunkhouse RV is.

Here are 37 on-topic RV tips for seniors that will make owning, traveling and living in an RV a safe and wonderful experience throughout your life.

Your RV is your home on the road. So, what happens if you get locked out of it? Here’s what to do if you find yourself locked outside your motorhome or travel trailer – and also how to prevent this from happening in the first place.

Wishing you could get a brand new premium pickup truck but only have the budget for an older cheaper model? Well, you can still have an uber-cool interior – and it’s going to be a whole lot CHEAPER than paying for a new premium truck. You can get so many gadgets these days to beautify …

Worried about not having enough time to enjoy a proper shower in your RV? Here’s how long an RV shower actually lasts – and several tips on how to make it last longer.

Thinking about renting an RV for your next vacation? Here’s everything you should know – why rent an RV (and why not to), how much it’s going to cost, where you can rent and what to expect. Everything in one concise guide.

Traveling in an RV and visiting places on the way? What if there’s this really great museum/store/restaurant that you really want to see on the way? Your gigantic rig is with you – not in a campground. What do you do? Where can you park your RV in a town or city without getting into …

49 crucial RV Maintenance Tips that will help you save time, money and heartache. Learn how to care for your motorhome, 5th wheel and travel trailer – effectively and with ease.

Planning an RV vacation and trying to calculate driving times? Wondering how fast you can go when towing a travel trailer or 5th wheel? Here’s what you need to know about the maximum speed for safely towing an RV.

What makes an RV suitable for all-weather camping? Is there even such a thing as a four season RV? Taking a look at the parameters that make motorhomes, travel trailers and 5th wheels true four season RV’s – along with examples of brands currently available on the market.

Beginners often wonder how long it should take them to fully set up their travel trailer once in the campground. Here’s a detailed list of the steps and how long they should take you.

Getting your RV slide outs stuck can be a pain. Here’s what could be wrong with your slide out and how you can get it fixed.

Ever wondered what a dually was? Here’s a summary I created about dually pickup trucks, their pros and cons and whether or not you need one to tow a travel trailer with.

Thinking of buying a used pickup truck to tow your RV with? Decide on these 5 things before you even begin your search.

Worried whether your truck can tow that RV? Here’s everything you need to know about towing capacity and trailer weight. A simple explanation with illustrations.

You can save thousands of dollars by choosing where to buy your expensive RV. So which US state is best for buying? Here’s everything you need to know.

Considering getting a pickup truck or large SUV and concerned about driving in reverse to back up into a tight parking spot? How about with a trailer in tow? Scary stuff indeed. Here’s a few tips that will help you safely backup a truck.

Should you get a grille guard or bull bar for your pickup truck or SUV? I’m wondering the same thing, so I set out to explore the world of grille guards and covers and here are my conclusions

Once you start looking at full-size SUVs and pickup trucks as potential tow vehicles for your RV, you soon notice that most of them have V8 engines. What Does a V8 Engine Mean? The V stands for the shape of the engine, and the 8 stands for the number of cylinders in the engine. So, …

Family travel with an RV in tow – check. Now, what about that towing vehicle? Should you get a pickup or maybe a full-size SUV will be better for your needs? Let’s look at the pros and cons to determine the answer for the question: Trucks VS SUV for family travel – which is better?

Thinking of buying a pickup truck and looking into specs? Confused by the term “payload capacity”? Between the truck’s weight, towing capacity and other details, it certainly can get confusing. Here’s the answer you’re looking for – Payload capacity simply means the weight that your truck can carry – without towing. Payload capacity simply refers …

In a vehicle with optional 4WD – is it safe to use the 4WD setting while driving on the highway? Or is that reserved strictly for off-roading? Here are some answers to help you out.

If you have a 4-wheel drive system in your pickup truck or SUV, you’ll need to know when to switch it on. Here’s an in-depth explanation and instructions on when to use 4WD off-road and on-road.

Looking to buy a truck to tow an RV with? Here’s everything you need to know about engine specs. Which matter more and which less and how to figure out the right truck for your needs.

Wondering whether to get a diesel or a gas pickup truck to tow your travel trailer or 5th wheel with? Is one type better than the other? We were wondering the same, so did the research and have some answers for you. If you’re not towing – a gas truck is the way to go. For …

Pickup trucks are versatile vehicles. One of the many features you need to choose as an owner is the cabin – the passenger area of the truck. There are three basic types of pickup truck cabs in the market, although sometimes they go by different names. They are  Regular cab with a single row of …

Pickup trucks are heavier and stronger than cars. Longer and higher up, they may seen intimidating. But is it hard to drive a pickup truck? Here’s a careful analysis – including tips for making driving a truck easier!

To make our RV dream come true, we must first understand what an RV is, right? With that in mind, I prepared this extensive review of types of recreational vehicles. What’s a Class B and what’s a truck camper? Answers to those questions and more in this post!