Upgrading An RV TV Mount
Bill and Jenn Gehr
May 9, 2012
Whenever I walk into a motorhome, I immediately look for the TV. Perhaps it’s an instinctual, “man cave” response, but the older I get, the smaller the screen becomes, leaving a strong desire to upgrade to a bigger TV. Our rig was outfitted with a 37-inch LCD TV from the factory, which seemed... Read more »
Easier RV Dump System
Tom Kaiser
April 13, 2012
Barker Manufacturing has introduced a new SwingFree Deluxe Dump system designed to make hooking up and dumping black and gray water easier. According to the company, the SwingFree installs on most RVs and features a telescoping PVC drain that reaches up to 8 feet away; optional 24-inch extensions are... Read more »
National RV Trade Show Reveals Sleek New Models
Bob Ashley
April 2, 2012
People looking to get into the RV lifestyle with a small motorhome or others who want luxury living and as much space as possible — and pretty much anybody in between — can have their pick from the array of 2012 and 2013 motorhomes that were on display during the 49th Annual National RV Trade... Read more »
Banks Powerpack Diesel Tuner Test
Ken Freund
March 28, 2012
Many people buy motorhomes and then after driving them for a while, decide they’d like more power for accelerating onto highways, passing and climbing long grades. This is particularly true of entry-level and mid-priced diesel coaches, which often have sufficient power to get down the road, but add... Read more »
Battery Maintenance Multiplied with QuadLink Charge Splitter
Amanda Lepinski
March 21, 2012
Billed as a technological breakthrough in battery maintenance, the QuadLink’s charge splitter turns any brand’s battery charger into a four-station distribution station. The new device automatically splits and distributes the output of the charger into 10-minute sequencing segments. This allows multiple... Read more »
Seal it Up: Replacing an RV Toilet
Bill and Jenn Gehr
March 15, 2012
RV enthusiasts get great satisfaction in having all the creature comforts of home — until something pops up, like a toilet that’s no longer holding water and is creating unpleasant odors inside the trailer. Replacing the waste ball or blade seal will usually put that smile back on their faces. Some... Read more »
Xantrex Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Delivers Plenty of Power
Amanda Lepinski
March 6, 2012
Xantrex’s second-generation Freedom SW inverter/charger, rated at 2,000 watts, has been redesigned to include many features from its higher-power counterpart. The new iteration now offers stacking capability, allowing two units to work in tandem and produce rated current and charging output, allowing... Read more »
Hands On: Awning Armor
October 12, 2011
One of the most commonly sought after and used RV accessories is the patio awning. Like many other motorhome appendages, required service and regular maintenance procedures keep these accessories working without failure. In the case of awnings, this usually means fully opening it, followed by a thorough... Read more »
Loose Steering Solution From SuperSteer
July 11, 2011
Wondering what causes that loose steering feel when you’re driving your motorhome? If you have a Chevrolet/Workhorse P32 chassis, pressure from the steering gear box gets transmitted through the bell crank/idler arm joint on the driver’s side, which can cause excessive steering play due to premature... Read more »
Dometic Issues Warning on Look-Alike RV Air Conditioners
June 9, 2011
ELKHART, Ind. – Dometic is issuing a consumer warning that its Brisk Air RV air conditioner and heat pump models appear to have been counterfeited by a Chinese company and are now being sold into the RV industry under the brand name Advent. Brad Sargent, vice president of marketing at Dometic, said... Read more »
