Category Archives: Camper Upgrades

Recliner Chairs for Our Travel Trailer!

Original chairs that came with the trailer

Our 2014 Milan travel trailer came with two swivel chairs. These chairs had two good attributes; the first is the material matched the sofa and dinette seating colors and patterns. But aesthetics do not mean excellent functionality.

The second positive, is they were somewhat small and fit into the seating area rather nicely.

After over 1,000 days/nights of camping, Joyce and I came to the realization that we didn’t like the chairs, color and patterns aside. Nine years of imperfect use was long enough to convince us.

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Camco 4-in-1 Magnetic Bumper Cap

CAMCO Magnetic Bumper Cap Set

Most RVs come with a 4-inch square, hollow rear bumper, designed for storing a sewer hose. To keep the hose secured in the bumper, end caps are used. The caps should be easy to remove for access to the hose and, at the same time, fit snuggly so they do not fall off during travel.

Our old ones, which were 8+ years old worked well. But the harsh environment in which we live finally took its toll on our caps.

Our old bumper caps

I decided to buy the CAMCO Magnetic Bumper Cap kit. This isn’t a review, but just a first impression and a discussion about the one concern I have with the purchase.

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Camco RhinoFLEX RV Sewer Hose Kit: 8 Year Review

When we bought our Milan Travel Trailer back in 2013, one of the first things I did before our first trip was to throw away the cheap sewer hose that came with it and buy a Camco RhinoFlex Sewer Hose Kit.

Since we have used this original sewer hose for almost 9 years, it is time to do a long-term review!

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Upgrading an RV Battery Bank with Lithium (LiFePo4) Batteries

I upgraded our travel trailer’s 225AH (amp hour) battery bank with a 300AH lithium iron phosphate (LiFePo4) battery. This post will share why I made this decision, what I have learned about lithium batteries, some challenges of installation (it wasn’t a simple battery replacement), the significant differences between lithium and flooded lead-acid batteries, and the changes one may have to make to their own systems to maximize their installation.

The conversation is about large batteries (capacity greater than 100 amp hours) that are appropriate for RV use.

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Quick Tip: How to Adjust a Weight Distribution Hitch

ProPride Weight Distribution Hitch
ProPride Weight Distribution Hitch
Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Hitch

Seems that a lot of folks struggle with how to adjust their weight distribution hitch, or they haven’t read their vehicle’s Owner’s Manual or their trailer hitch Instruction Manual.

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