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Solo Trip with Eva part 5 – Cliffside Park

This is the final installment of the solo trip with Eva to Wisconsin. Tammy will be following us home in her vehicle when we leave in two weeks. So now let’s dig into the Solo Trip with Eva part 5…. Continue Reading →

August 4, 2025 0

Solo Trip with Eva Part 4

This is the fourth installment in the Solo Trip with Eva. Today we head to the double J campground in Chatham Illinois. It us about a five-hour drive from Marshfield MO, our previous stop. We left the RV Express RV… Continue Reading →

August 4, 2025 0

Solo Trip with Eva Part 3

Welcome back to the Solo Trip with Eva! Today we leave the Lake Eufaula KOA and head to Marshfield, Missouri. This would be a four-hour drive without accounting for Dog stops and fuel stops. Marshfield is home to the RV… Continue Reading →

August 4, 2025 0

Solo Trip with Eva Part 2

The solo trip with Eva, continues. On to Lake Eufaula/Checotah KOA. Again, this was a very hot day for travel. We left Tyler state park pretty early and got a jump on the day. Pulling out of the site at… Continue Reading →

August 4, 2025 0

Solo Trip with Eva Part 1

It’s time for a solo trip with Eva! Back in February my Son Jeff and his wife had their baby Kiya. Tammy and I drove up for the birth, and Tammy stayed behind to help take care of the baby…. Continue Reading →

August 4, 2025 0

May Shipment/Industry Update

Hello Travel Trailer Nation! Here’s your RV industry shipment update for May! These numbers are coming from the RVIA shipment report, which you can view at RVIA.org. As always, please remember this report is not indicative of sales, just shipments… Continue Reading →

June 28, 2025 0

Seal the Sidewalls to the Front Cap

I must admit, doing any caulking (silicone or otherwise) is my least favorite part of maintaining the travel trailer. However, that being said, it is essential that you constantly check all your possible water intrusion points. If you find anything… Continue Reading →

June 5, 2025 0

Complete Wheel Bearing and Race removal and replacement!

Bearing and race replacement is not a job that I really look forward to mainly because it is time consuming when you decide to replace the races inside the hubs. Make sure you don’t just throw new bearings on old… Continue Reading →

May 24, 2025 0

Managing Expectations for new owners

You have heard me say 100 times that things can and will fail on an RV.  Just like things can fail on a stick and brick home.  However on an RV it’s going to happen more often because you are… Continue Reading →

April 29, 2025 0

Replacing the RV Power Converter

If you have had a travel trailer for a decent amount of time, you will probably end up replacing the power converter at some point. The expected lifespan of a 12-volt converter is 5 to 10 years under normal conditions. … Continue Reading →

April 12, 2025 0
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