Jason Gass 
Wheel bearings are the unsung heroes of travel trailers. They allow us to get down the road safely, and literally, without the wheels falling off. However, many of us, particularly new travel trailer owners, are unaware that wheel bearings exist. …
Buying your first new RV is an exciting experience. Whether you are new to RVing or upgrading your current travel trailer, knowing what your new RV comes with allows you to plan for purchasing new travel trailer gear. Knowing what …
We know a few RV techs and have seen firsthand how dirty RV A/C units can become over time. Once, an RV Tech showed me a decayed frog stuck inside an A/C unit he was cleaning. So it made us …
Sway is one of the most dangerous travel conditions that we face as travel trailer owners. No matter how thoughtful you are with loading your trailer, sway can happen. We have looked for hitch options that help reduce sway. One …
Article Updated October 6, 2025 Airstream travel trailers have always fascinated me. There’s just something about that shiny aluminum body and timeless shape that grabs your attention. Whether you’re an RVer or not, you know an Airstream when you see …
If you are struggling with maneuverability or are looking for a safer way to tow your bumper-pull travel trailer, a bumper pull-to-gooseneck conversion may be a great solution. Gooseneck connections have long been used in commercial applications for pulling large …
For a long time, RVs all seemed to have a very similar floor plan. This floor plan typically consisted of a seating area, kitchen, sleeping area, and a dinette. While the dinette was a great idea for RVs of the …
Whether you are considering a transition from a motorhome to a travel trailer, or you are a first-time travel trailer owner, truck towing capacity is an important set of values that you need to consider. If you own a truck …
No matter how many ways you attempt to avoid a flat tire, eventually, you will end up with one. Knowing how to jack up a travel trailer and safely change the flat can keep you traveling with minimal interruptions. However, …
We own a travel trailer and recently replaced our 7-pin trailer plug. So we thought we would write an article showing you how to replace a 7-pin trailer plug. For travel trailer owners, the 7-pin trailer plug is an essential …
Do you even know what dielectric grease is? I first learned about it from my electrician when I was in the home-building industry. So it made me wonder: should you use dielectric grease on trailer plugs? I found that dielectric …
One question that comes up in our private Facebook group called RV Camping for Newbies is: Is it legal to dump RV grey water tanks on the ground? Based on comments in the group, most folks think it is illegal …