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Your Nose Knows

Your Nose Knows

Your Nose Knows If you get a whiff of propane, it’s time to don your Sherlock Holmes hat and find the source of the leak. Testing connection points, hoses, regulators and cylinder/tank valves with dishwashing soap and water is your first line of defense. A strong...
Closing the Gap

Closing the Gap

Closing the Gap Photos by the author Blocking the space between the main and slideout floors keeps wayward M&Ms from finding refuge and making a mess. Chasing dropped items that fell off the island counter was humorous at first — but got old fast. Now the bugs...
What’s the Hangup?

What’s the Hangup?

What’s the Hangup? Photos by the author Take some advice from a confirmed packrat who is also addicted to tools: Get some hooks to hang frequently used items on the storage compartment rafters. One of the things I enjoy about buying a new RV is the customization of...
Moving More Air

Moving More Air

Moving More Air When your RV’s air-conditioning system can’t keep up with high outside temperatures, a well-positioned portable fan can make a big difference in comfort. During the “dog days of summer” one of the last things you really want to discover is that the...
Decontaminating Water

Decontaminating Water

Decontaminating Water Photos by the author Keeping contaminants out of an RV’s water system is an ongoing process. You can’t have too much filtering when dealing with unknown sources, especially water supplied from a well. A mesh screen filter is a good way to...
Getting Closure

Getting Closure

Getting Closure A fast — and simple — mod to make sure your RV’s screen door closes quickly and automatically Like the entry door, there’s nothing exotic about an RV’s screen door that’s integrated into the frame hinges. The design has been around forever and,...