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Off the Shelf

Off the Shelf

Off the Shelf Photos by the author When pantry shelf supports take flight on rough roads, a permanent fit using 1 x 2-inch clear pine boards will keep foodstuffs from becoming disheveled. Large pantries enhance any RV galley — and the fact that they swallow up copious...
Building a Better Trap Door

Building a Better Trap Door

Building a Better Trap Door Photos by the author Getting into the area above the belly pan to service components is not for the faint of heart. Installing a zippered access panel makes it unnecessary to endure the pain of removing the belly pan. If you own a trailer...
Tidy Toilets

Tidy Toilets

Tidy Toilets Photos by Bill Gehr Cleaning the “throne” after use requires an unsightly brush stored nearby or a wash-down spray head. Spray heads that hookup to the toilet only work when flushed — but connecting a high-quality, home-style kitchen sprayer directly to...
Worry-Free Freshwater Sanitation

Worry-Free Freshwater Sanitation

Worry-Free Freshwater Sanitation Photos by author Rather than subscribing to the old method of using a mixture of bleach and water to neutralize bacteria and slime that contaminate the RV freshwater system, treating with Purogene, a solution that’s been around for...
Zip It Shut

Zip It Shut

Zip It Shut Photos by the author Accidental cuts and tears in the underbelly material can be difficult to close. Forget duct tape; a better way to make the repair(s) is to “stitch” the cut with zip ties. Most RV owners will tell you that Priority One is to always use...
Stink Bombed

Stink Bombed

Stink Bombed When the air becomes tainted with noxious odors from the gray-water holding tank(s), the culprit is usually a bad air admittance valve. Replacing this valve with a Studor Mini-Vent will keep your nose happy. Sanitation systems in any RV are great to have...