Camper wheel chocks may seem like a simple, unimportant piece of camping gear of little consequence to your camping experience. But, while an RV wheel chock may indeed be simple in design, it’s an indispensable piece of safety gear that every RVer should carry. In fact, wheel chocks are so important that we’re devoting an … The post Use Camper Wheel Chocks to Keep Your RV Where You Parked It appeared first on The RVgeeks ..read more

Understanding the different classes of RVs is important for helping you figure out which type might work best for you. So much varies, from sleeping areas to creature comforts to fuel efficiency to price. When, where, and how you like to travel and camp is a huge factor in making the best choices of RV … The post Beginner’s Guide to the Classes of RV: What’s Right For You? appeared first on The RVgeeks ..read more

If you tow a large, heavy trailer, you need a hitch that can handle the weight. Gooseneck and 5th wheel hitches are both heavy-duty devices designed to connect a large trailer to the bed of a truck rather than to a receiver on (or, usually, under) the bumper. Gooseneck and fifth-wheel trailers connect to hitches … The post Gooseneck vs 5th Wheel Hitch: Which Is Better For an RV? appeared first on The RVgeeks ..read more

Are your RV window awnings cracked or torn and need to be replaced? If so, this is the post for you because we’ll share exactly how to replace RV window awning fabric yourself with our easy-to-follow step-by-step guide. Since they’re smaller than main awnings (and even most slide toppers), window awnings are particularly easy to … The post How to Replace the Fabric On a Dometic / A&E RV Window Awning appeared first on The RVgeeks ..read more

No matter how you slice it, keeping your RV batteries topped up is an important focus when camping. If you love boondocking as much as we do, or even if you stop for a quick overnight at a Wal-Mart or a rest area, you need battery power to run lights, the water pump, vent fans, … The post 6 Ways of Charging an RV Battery (One May Really Surprise You!) appeared first on The RVgeeks ..read more

If your RV fresh water smells like rotten eggs, this post has the troubleshooter for you. There are several reasons why a rotten egg smell may come from the tap in your RV, and in most cases, the issue isn’t difficult to resolve. But narrowing down the culprit is key. In this post, we’ll tell … The post What to Do If Your RV’s Fresh Water Smells Like Rotten Eggs appeared first on The RVgeeks ..read more

“How long do RV brakes last?” may seem like a simple question, but the lifespan of RV brakes can vary a lot. The type of RV you have, how much it weighs, and where, how, and how often you drive it can have a major impact on how long the brakes will last. Today’s post … The post How Long Do RV Brakes Last? What Affects Their Lifespan? appeared first on The RVgeeks ..read more

During 20+ years of full-time RVing, we’ve discovered many remote and unusual camping areas. But Trona Pinnacles in California is one of the most interesting places we’ve been. If you’ve ever considered camping in the Mojave Desert or if you just enjoy boondocking in special places the way we do, this post on Trona Pinnacles … The post Trona Pinnacles RV Camping: An Experience From Another World appeared first on The RVgeeks ..read more

If you love camping, biking, hiking, hunting, fishing, or any outdoor activity in a remote, wooded location, but you dread the thought of nature calling while you’re in nature, you might be someone who’d benefit from the Krapp Strapp. No, we’re not joking. The Krapp Strapp is a real thing, and it can, ahem, eliminate … The post The Krapp Strapp: Make Going #2 In the Backcountry More Comfy appeared first on The RVgeeks ..read more

For campers, RVers, and outdoor enthusiasts in general, there’s nothing like a nice shower to clean your body the way being in nature cleanses your soul. Showering in nature comes with its challenges, but with products like the Geyser Portable Shower, you can get a nice hot (or cool) shower using very little water or … The post The Geyser Portable Shower: Get Satisfyingly Clean Using 1 Gallon appeared first on The RVgeeks ..read more