One of the best parts of camping is sitting by the campfire at night feeling the warmth and enjoying nature. Unfortunately, the campfire only heats the front of you, leaving your backside exposed to the chilly night air. This is where having a heated camping chair comes in handy. A heated camping chair is a … Read more
If you’re looking to tow your RV or travel trailer and looking into options, you’re probably wondering about the differences in gooseneck vs 5th wheel hitches. Gooseneck hitches take up less space in your truck bed and are easier to operate, while 5th wheel hitches are better for RVs because they provide a smoother ride … Read more
One of the most essential and fun parts about any camping trip is gathering around the campfire to cook and eat, and to do that you’re going to need a campfire cooking kit. There are hundreds of options of campfire cooking equipment available, making the process of choosing a camping cooking kit difficult. Don’t worry … Read more
If you’ll be hitting the road in your RV, motorhome, or other tow vehicle but want to bring your smaller vehicle along, you’re probably wondering: can a Honda CRV be flat towed? Yes, a Honda CRV can be flat towed as long as you have the proper towing equipment on both vehicles and your RV … Read more
If you’ll be hitting the road in your RV, motorhome, or other tow vehicle but want to bring your smaller vehicle along, you’re probably wondering: can you flat tow a Jeep Cherokee? Yes, you can flat tow a Jeep Cherokee as long as you have the proper towing equipment on both vehicles and your RV … Read more
If you’re new to RVing or you’re in a situation where you are troubleshooting electronic issues with your rig, you’re probably wondering: what does a converter do in an RV? An RV converter converts 120-volt AC power from an outlet (like shore power at an RV campsite or a residential power socket) into 12-volt DC … Read more
If you are having trouble with your RV’s converter or need to do any kind of troubleshooting, you are probably wondering: where is the power converter in my RV? Most RV power converters are located near the control panel, but where your RV converter is located can vary by RV make and model. Look for … Read more
If you are new to RVing or are looking to get your rig out for a new season or will be going on extended trips, knowing how to charge RV batteries is going to be of critical importance to making sure your trip goes well. There’s four main ways of how to charge RV batteries: … Read more
There seems to be a lot of confusion about shore power, RV converters, and RV battery disconnects, and how each of them works best. We get lots of readers asking us: should I disconnect my RV battery when plugged in? You should not disconnect your RV battery when plugged in. In fact, the only time … Read more
If you are experiencing RV battery problems or are staying in your RV long term where you’re connected to an external power source, you’re probably wondering: will an RV converter work without a battery? Most RV converters will work without a battery as long as you’re connected to shore power, but you’ll be without a … Read more