RV Closet Contents Revealed
RV closets are dimly-lit spaces jam-packed with clothes. And the smaller the RV, the more packed the closet. The wardrobe closet in our 19.5 foot Roadtrek 190 Popular is 16-inches…
Category Archives: DIY & Gadgets
The best three severe weather apps for RVers
It’s always a good idea to keep a handle on current and future weather conditions, especially in the midst of spring’s severe weather season as RVers travel across the country…
Calling the Samsung Galaxy 8 the “Smartphone of the Year” isn’t so Smart
I change phones a lot, both for posting photos and videos to the blog and our RV Lifestyle YouTube Channel and in my role as a tech reporter for NBC-TV stations around…
Ready to go fulltime RVing and toss out the clutter?
Lots of folks are considering selling the sticks and bricks house and becoming a fulltime RVer. Others want to downsize and declutter. Still others need to do some spring cleaning of…
Editing those smartphone RV travel videos
From sunsets, to travelogue-style movies, the latest smartphones and tablets allow us to capture more video than ever in our RV adventures. Apps for video editing are getting better and better and with…
Carrying the right tool – in your smartphone
Having the right tool at the right time can make a any DIY project a breeze. Yet RVers are often limited in the room they have to carry lots of tools. But…
Let there Be Light (for Fewer Watts)!
I recently undertook a conversion on our 2008 Roadtrek 190 Popular, swapping out the original fluorescent light bulbs for LED bulbs. Now this might sound simple, as in remove one…
Apps to help you keep track of mileage and maintenance
Maintenance and repairs are important for anyone who drives an RV, but keeping track of it all can be a pain in today’s hectic world. But using the right app,…
On the Road: Microwave Replacement
Why don’t things quit working before we hit the road? We had just headed out in our winterized Roadtrek for a 10 day trip when we found the microwave oven…
Gadgets: Your RV’s Own Aurora Borealis
Your RV exterior at night can be the Black Hole of Calcutta or Times Square on New Years Eve. There are two reasons to think about night lighting: decorative entertainment…
Meandering off the Interstates
“Not all those who wander are lost,” so wrote J. R. R. Tolkien in The Lord of the Rings. It is so true when it comes to traveling across the continent in…
Updating the Maps in My Clarion GPS
Updating my maps is a project I’ve been meaning to get around to for quite some time, and I finally got irritated with driving past brand new roads that my…
The Maiden Voyage of my New Fishing Kayak
We ended the year 2016 with the first voyage of my brand new Native Slayer 10 fishing kayak. It was a miserable day for Florida, with temps in the 50’s…
Convection Oven Tips
Understanding how your convection oven works will reward you with delicious results that are easy to attain while preparing meals and snacks on the road! The convection oven differs from…