Jim Twamley – Page 2

A simple solution to that rockin’ trailer

April 7, 2016April 14, 2016 RV Staff

By Jim Twamley If you have a travel trailer or fifth wheel you know about rock-n-roll — and I’m not referring to music. When you step onto your RV steps do they sink a little, causing the whole rig to move? You can brace the steps but that won’t solve the problem, especially in long rigs. You’ll still get movement whenever... Read More

Rules for RV happiness

April 6, 2016 RV Staff

By Jim Twamley On the road I’ve met all kinds of RVers, and one couple I met are out having the time of their lives. David shared his philosophy of RVing which he calls, “Six rules for RV happiness.” 1. Any driving day must be limited to 250 miles or five hours. 2. Regardless of rule one, you must stop... Read More

Tooling around — with a truck toolbox

April 6, 2016 RV Staff

By Jim Twamley I pulled my 5th wheel next to my assigned RV site in the pouring rain. I had a hard time backing into a tight spot at an RV park in Arizona. I wasn’t expecting rain — after all, it was Arizona — so I was glad to have all the tools I would need for a quick set up close at... Read More

Keep that closet rod in place

April 6, 2016 RV Staff

By Jim Twamley Those of you with rear kitchen 5th wheel RVs know just how hazardous a bumpy road can be to the stuff in your cupboards. The rear section of an RV is the most vulnerable to the rock-n-roll of the RV road. On one of our trips, after we pulled into camp, Mrs. Professor opened the rear clothes... Read More

How to store a small vacuum in your RV

April 6, 2016April 6, 2016 RV Staff

By Jim Twamley Vacuum cleaners come in various sizes and therefore the storage requirements differ. My wife and I use a DirtDevil hand-held vacuum because it’s small and we need to get on our hands and knees to get to the cracks and crevices anyway, so we get along just fine with this little jewel. We store it in a... Read More

Light up your RV with magnetic LED lights

April 6, 2016 RV Staff

By Jim Twamley I was in WalMart with my camera and spotted these LED lights. Who else but yours truly would remove these from the packaging and risk arrest by the security guards? I do it for your readership, of course. The lights come two in a package and are magnetized so you can easily use them hands free. I’m... Read More

Watch out for tree branches at the campsite

April 5, 2016 RV Staff

By Jim Twamley RVers have a love/hate relationship with trees. We love them because they provide shade on hot days, and loathe them when they reach out and grab our RV while we’re backing into or pulling out of a campsite. Here is an example of how a tree limb can remove RV siding with surgical precision. Tree limbs... Read More

Don’t be suckered in by RV resort advertising

April 5, 2016 RV Staff

By Jim Twamley It was late in the day and we had been driving since morning. We were looking for a place to spend the night and continue our journey the next day. As we were driving along at about 55 miles per hour we saw this sign. Wow! Camping on the river for only ten bucks a night.... Read More

Beware of RV bumper junk

April 5, 2016 RV Staff

By Jim Twamley In my RV travels I have seen all kinds of “bumper junk” attached to both the front and rear of RVs. It’s understandable RVers want to take along things that make RVing more fun. Some don’t have the extra storage capacity required to stow things like ladders, BBQs and bikes. The only places left are the... Read More

Avoiding white-knuckle mountain pass driving

April 5, 2016 RV Staff

By Jim Twamley The mountain passes of the Western United States are breathtaking for beauty, but often dangerous for unprepared RVers. If you’re not accustomed to driving or pulling your RV through mountainous terrain you could be in peril. I live in the Western U.S. and have traveled extensively through the Mountain States with every type of RV. Safe-driving... Read More