by Bob Livingston | Feb 10, 2023 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
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...
by Bob Livingston | Feb 1, 2023 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
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...
by Bob Livingston | Feb 1, 2023 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
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...
by Bob Livingston | Jan 25, 2023 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
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...
by Bill Gehr | Jan 18, 2023 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
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....
by Bill Gehr | Jan 18, 2023 | Pro Tip, RVEXPERT
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...
