If you own a motorhome, your generator is one of the most important pieces of equipment onboard. Our Onan QG 5500 generator has been a reliable workhorse, powering the air conditioning on hot days, keeping the fridge running when we’re off-grid, and giving us peace of mind when shore power isn’t available. But like any … Read more

Looking for a replacement for your High Pointe M-ID185 2-burner induction cooktop? You’re not alone. When our M-ID185 bit the dust, we spent hours combing through product listings only to find that nearly every modern 2-burner induction cooktop would just fall through the oversized cutout left behind. Our High Pointe unit had a cracked corner, … Read more

If you’ve ever walked into your RV living room and felt a surprise drip on your head, you’re not alone. Recently, our Coleman Mach 3 rooftop air conditioner started leaking water like a sieve into our living area. The culprit? Clogged drain holes — and a whole lot of sludge. Here’s how I climbed up, … Read more

If your RV’s crank-out window opens fine but refuses to pull shut when you turn the handle, chances are the crank arm has come unglued from the window sash. The handle might turn and extend the arm, but when you try to close the window, it just floats back in — or worse, hangs open … Read more

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your dusty motorhome, wishing you could give it a good wash—only to see the “No RV Washing” sign posted at your campground—you’re not alone. For full-time RVers like us, keeping your rig clean without a hose can be a real challenge. That’s where Wash Wax ALL from Aero … Read more

When we hit the road full-time in 2019 with our Class A motorhome, we were RV rookies. The parts department at Giant RV helped us grab the basics—but didn’t mention anything about jack pads or SnapPads. It wasn’t until our eighth stop that we realized how important they were, especially when camping on soft or … Read more

If you’re an RVer looking to protect your rig from tire blowouts, the TST 507 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is one piece of gear you don’t want to skip. In this post, we’re reviewing the TST 507 TPMS after thousands of miles on the road in our Class A motorhome—and yes, we even use … Read more

When we bought our Thor Challenger 37YT, the large bathroom was one of its biggest selling points. Double vanities, ample storage, and just enough space to add a washer and dryer down the line. After 6-plus years of full-time RV living, one of the best decisions we made was ditching laundromats and installing our own … Read more

If you’re living the RV life full-time, you already know this truth: laundromats are the worst. Laundry is one of those parts of full-time RV life that people don’t always talk about… until you’re knee-deep in quarters at a questionable laundromat. When Lisa and I hit the road full-time over six years ago in our … Read more

Catalytic converter theft has become a concerning issue affecting vehicle owners nationwide. These valuable emissions control devices are stolen due to the precious metals they contain. The increasing prices of these metals have led to a surge in thefts, as thieves target catalytic converters for their monetary value. The thefts are quick, burdening vehicle owners … Read more

Vehicle theft isn’t just a city problem anymore—it can happen anywhere, anytime. As full-time RVers, Lisa and I needed something reliable, easy to use, and smart enough to protect both our motorhome and our Jeep. That’s when we found the CarLock GPS Tracker, and after months of real-world use, we can confidently say: it’s one … Read more

While motorhomes offer a comfortable way to travel, they can also be noisy, especially when it comes to engine noise. If you’ve spent any amount of time in the front seats of a gas-powered Class A motorhome, you know how loud it can get. Motorhome Doghouse Cover Insulation is a must to get rid of … Read more

Our 2019 Thor Challenger 37YT Class A Motorhome comes with a row of small ¾” LED Marker Lights at the lower front corners. These lights turn on when the ignition key is in the on position. A few months ago, I noticed that one of the lights had burned out or was no longer turning … Read more

Lisa didn’t really like the flooring in our 2019 Thor Challenger 37YT pretty much from the get-go. She thought it was too light for us with our two Chocolate Labs. Finally, after 3½ years, it was time for an upgrade. New flooring can make a HUGE difference in how an RV looks and functions. It … Read more

You spend a ton of money on a new RV, no matter if you bought a bumper pull, 5th Wheel, or motorhome, shortly thereafter, things start falling apart. These things are built as cheaply as possible. Nearly every component is the cheapest thing the manufacturers can find. Unless you can afford a top-of-the-line Prevost or … Read more

It was time for our RV vent fan to be replaced. For about a month we could tell the fan was on its last leg. We could press the button to turn the fan on but the fan sounded weak and got weaker as time went on. It got to a point where we knew … Read more

One of the simplest maintenance items to do is cleaning your RV Air Conditioner Filters. This is a task I do monthly. The whole process takes only a few minutes, and it’s done for another month. An air conditioning unit works by pulling warm air into the unit, typically through an intake opening. On ours, … Read more

There are a few brands of steps for Class A motorhomes on the market, but the most popular are Kwikee® Electric Steps. They have been the favorite of RVers for more than 40 years. Kwikee steps are versatile, durable, and time-tested. Each 300-pound capacity step is made in America and features air-pressed rivets in the … Read more

We’ve been fairly happy with our 2019 Thor Challenger 37YT Class A Motorhome. Over the three-plus years we’ve owned it, it’s been, for the most part, reliable. When one of the hall lights suddenly dimmed for no reason, we hadn’t expected it. Replacing RV LED Ceiling Lights is a really easy job that anyone with … Read more

It’s just a matter of time before a rock flies up and hits your windshield. We made it over 23,000 miles in our class A motorhome before we got hit with a rock off of a semi that had passed us. We were heading to our summer Workamping gig in Island Park, Idaho we just … Read more

There is always seems to be something in an RV that needs to be repaired, replaced, or worked on. Our toilet has leaked for a few months now. It wouldn’t happen all the time, but when you’d press the pedal down partway to fill the bowl, you could hear the water hitting the floor. We … Read more

The Vroom Slide System Upgrade is our biggest upgrade to date. The only thing I can think of that would be a bigger upgrade would be if we installed a solar system on our coach. When one of the slides on our 2019 Thor Challenger 37YT jammed it became a nine-and-a-half-week ordeal to get it … Read more

After traveling in our RV for 2 years and 7 months through 39 states, one of our biggest fears came to fruition. A slide on our 2019 Thor Challenger 37YT got stuck while we tried to set up in Fargo, North Dakota. We’ve heard the nightmares of Schwintek Slide System Issues, and it caught up … Read more

A few months back, I noticed something off with our RV entry—our sagging RV steps were starting to feel unstable. What began as a small crack in the threshold turned out to be a bigger issue with how the stair system was originally built. At first, I figured it was just the result of the … Read more

If you’ve ever walked outside after a rainstorm and found grimy black lines running down the side of your RV, you know just how frustrating they can be. Those black streaks don’t just make your rig look dirty—they’re a pain to clean, and they keep coming back if you don’t address the source. Lisa and … Read more

If your RV’s electric fireplace is making an annoying squeaking noise, you’re not alone—and the fix is easier than you think. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to identify the source of the squeak and eliminate it, based on our personal experience with the Napoleon EF-30B Electric Fireplace in our 2019 Thor Challenger … Read more