Pro Tip Archives - Page 2 of 15 - RV Enthusiast Magazine
Unhinged

Unhinged

Unhinged Photos by the author When the hinges on an RV screen door fail, the typical solution is to buy a new door assembly — which is pricey. Here’s how to make new brackets out of angle aluminum — an inexpensive repair that restores full use of the screen door. When...
Speed Cleaning

Speed Cleaning

Speed Cleaning Photos by the author Need an all-purpose concentrate you can count on to get all your surfaces clean quickly without harsh chemicals? Try Voom! RV Cleaner. There are dozens of products on the market designed to clean RVs, both inside and out, and most...
Cutting the Cord

Cutting the Cord

Cutting the Cord Photos by the author Making two power cords out of one long one reduces weight and removes a big load off your shoulders. Lugging around a 50-amp power cord can be backbreaking. Not only are these 30-foot cords heavy, but they can be stubborn to roll...
It’s a Stick-Up

It’s a Stick-Up

It’s a Stick-Up Photos by Bill Gehr and the author Getting suction cup-equipped electronic-device brackets to stick to a windshield can be an exercise in futility. Coating the rubber surface with vegetable oil changes the paradigm. Just about everyone has an...
Step It Up

Step It Up

Step It Up Photos by Lorie Swaffer When it comes time for safe footing, you can’t have too much “stickiness” on the entry-step rungs. ShadePro’s covers are easy to install, trap dirt and rocks and provide a safe, non-skid surface for getting in and out of an RV....
Getting a Good Grip

Getting a Good Grip

Getting a Good Grip Photos by Lorie Swaffer When a little assistance is needed for negotiating the steps leading into the front of a fifth wheel, an attractive teak handle can be added with little fanfare — and the effort pays off handsomely. Every fifth wheel has...