Editor Chris Dougerty and other RV experts provide advice about how to keep your RV and all its pieces in tip top shape, and often save time and money in the process.


What Kills Your RV Batteries?
Batteries are expensive, and, especially this time of year, they can be easily destroyed if they're not cared for. Here's a few tips to help protect them. Dec 22, 2005, 11:06


Winter Battery Tips: Extra attention required
RVing in winter can be a great deal of fun. Whether you use your RV during the winter or store it, your batteries need some attention to assure they’ll continue to be there for you next season. Dec 16, 2005, 18:37


How to enjoy your RV in the Winter
RVing in winter isn't the taboo thing today it was in years past. Some of today’s RVs are built to take the cooler weather in stride. For any RVer, here are a few tips to make Winter RVing more enjoyable. Nov 17, 2005, 19:02


Winterizing Tips for RVers
As the colder weather sets in, many RVers in Northern climes need to prepare their rigs for the winter, in a ritual called Winterization. Here are a few tips to keep in mind while doing this unpleasant, end of camping season task. Nov 9, 2005, 12:46


RV Pests: What to do to keep 'em out
Do you have uninvited guests in your RV? If not you may soon. Here are some things you can try to convince them to live somewhere else! Oct 12, 2005, 12:40


To Cover, or Not to Cover...
While covering an RV in the off season can help to preserve it, there are some things to consider to make sure covering the coach doesn't cause damage... Oct 11, 2005, 07:54


How to keep your RV dry
One of the most important things an RV owner can do to keep their unit in good condition for a long time is to keep it leak free. Here are a few tips on maintaining and resealing your RV. Sep 18, 2005, 12:51


RV Awning Care
RV Awnings and slide out covers are great inventions that dramatically increase the livability of our RVs. Keeping a few pointers in mind will help to keep the awning serviceable for many years. Aug 25, 2005, 12:12


Help your RV keep its cool!
Hey, it's hot out! Here are some tips to help keep your RV comfortable during the Dog Days. Aug 22, 2005, 18:50


Don't ignore maintaining your RV's frame
As advanced as today's RVs are, one thing that seems to be overlooked by many manufacturers is the finish of the frame. But even if the RV had a great paint job on the undercarriage, it would still need some care from time to time to protect it for the long run. Aug 8, 2005, 12:30


NOAA Weather Radio. No RVer should be without it
We love the summer months for their warm temperatures and generally agreeable RVing weather. However, the warmer weather brings with it the most dangerous weather of the year, in the form of severe thunderstorms, hail, flooding, tornadoes, and hurricanes. It is imperative that RVers be able to react in the event a natural calamity should occur. Jul 16, 2005, 17:53


Refrigerator Basics: Keep it clean!
Here are some things an RVer can do to help keep his RV's refrigerator running at peak efficiency for many years. Considering how much an RV refrigerator costs, a little extra time and money now to take care of the one you have, will pay of in the long run! Jul 9, 2005, 12:46


RV Battery Basics
On the most basic level our RV battereies provide 12 volt DC lighting, power for a water pump, heat, and other appliances requiring 12-volt DC power. But there is a whole lot more to it than that. Jun 30, 2005, 11:04


Caring for your RV's awning
An RV awning is a great addition to any RV and with a little care and TLC it will provide many years of service.
Jun 27, 2005, 15:19


Our new RV tech tip columnist introduces himself
New RV technical writer Chris Dougherty introduces himself to RV Travel readers. Jun 27, 2005, 15:11