This isn’t the first time this has happened on our campers. The fix is simple.
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Category Archives: Travel Trailer
When Should You Replace Your Trailer Tires?
Interesting that the most popular post on this site is Tire Pressure Secrets for Camping Trailers & Tow Vehicles with over 17,000 views since I published it in 2016.
Perhaps it isn’t popular and folks just think I’m an idiot. Given that, tires are important.
I just replaced the tires on our camper, which were a little over 4 years old. It might be helpful to share this information as to when tires should be replaced. Not when the tread is worn, which should be an obvious indicator, but is there a certain time limit for tires? Continue reading When Should You Replace Your Trailer Tires?
How to Test a Trailer Breakaway Switch
In this post I mentioned that before every camping trip I test the trailer’s breakaway switch. I received several questions about this statement and these questions concerned two very important items:
- What is a breakaway switch?
- How do I test a breakaway switch?
The Business Case for Renting an RV Instead of Buying One
The average person can become a multi-millionaire and create a secure retirement. Buying toys like recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and other stuff is a sure way NOT to become financially independent. For most people who like to go camping, renting instead of purchasing is smarter. If you go to a RV dealer, the salesman will likely tell you that a RV is an investment. That is absolutely false – a RV is a depreciating asset. Continue reading The Business Case for Renting an RV Instead of Buying One
The Changing Landscape of Campgrounds
We just got back from a two-week camping trip a few days ago and the changes are plainly visible for Joyce and me – we are frequent campers. No, this isn’t a post about climate change. Over the past four years I have seen dramatic changes in the use of the campgrounds we frequent. Keep in mind that this is an unscientific perspective from my little corner of the world where people can and do camp all 12 months of the year.