Buying a travel trailer is exciting until you realize you bought the wrong one. And I don’t mean the color of the cabinets or whether the TV is mounted in a weird spot. I mean the expensive regrets. The ones …
If you love RVing year-round like Susan and I do, you’ve probably discovered that staying warm in cold weather takes a little creativity. One of our favorite tools for taking the chill off—especially during frosty mornings or brisk fall nights—is …
When I first heard about the RV-DE-FENDER travel trailer tire protection system, I was curious—could it really prevent a blowout? After looking deeper, I realized that while RV-DE-FENDER won’t stop a tire from blowing, it will defend your RV from …
Revised October 10, 2025 Over the past few years, Susan and I have seen a new wave of all-electric travel trailers popping up at RV shows, and they’ve definitely caught our attention. Imagine heading off-grid without propane tanks, gas generators, …
Updated October 10, 2025 When Susan and I are out touring RV shows or shooting videos for Travel Trailer Pro, one of the most common questions we hear from new owners is, “How long should my travel trailer brakes last?” …
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. …
What’s the point of going camping without bringing along some wood for campfires? You can’t camp without a campfire. It’s practically sacrilegious. If it’s your first time splitting and hauling firewood (or, maybe cheating a little and buying a stack …
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 …
Susan and I considered selling our Class C RV and living full-time in a travel trailer. Our plan was to buy a trailer we could tow with my 2015 Toyota Tacoma. We ended up purchasing a Class A motorhome, but …
A member of our private Facebook Group, RV Camping for Newbies, asked an interesting question: Who is liable for a power surge at a campground? They said a campground power surge damaged their RV, and their RV insurance company said …
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 …
Updated October 23, 2025 Do You Really Need an RV Surge Protector? Why I’ll Never Camp Without One Again When you roll into a campground, it’s easy to assume the electrical hookups are safe and reliable. Unfortunately, that’s not always …