How-to #27: Adding a Heater Vent to Your RV

As odd as it is, sometimes an RV manufacturer will neglect to install a furnace vent where you need it most, like in the bathroom or bunk house. It’s no fun making that 2-in-the-morning trip to a freezing bathroom. This how-to is about adding that missing furnace vent using one of your unused furnace air distribution box outlets.

How-to #26: Making Your Noisy RV Furnace Quiet

Have you ever cursed your RV furnace for waking you up in the middle of the night? Have you ever had to turn up the TV a few notches when the RV furnace kicks on? RV furnaces are notoriously noisy for a number of reasons. Generally, most of the noise comes from the high-speed fan which is then amplified by the enclosure the furnace sits in. This how-to focuses on how to reduce the furnace noise using soundproofing material and a little airflow trick that will lower the noise level to a dull roar.

Now Available - 51 Ways to Mod Your RV eBook

eBook Available June 15th, 2008
eBook Available July 2008
This ebook has been published and is now available.

A great new site, ModMyRV.com, has been launched today. It is dedicated to RVers who are obsessed with modifying their RVs. There is an eBook available that details 51 ways you can mod your RV and a new forum for discussing your mods with fellow RVers. Take a look around and give the forums try!

How-to #25: Go Green With Your RV

Going green means many different things to many different people. For the RVer, it means, among other things, enjoying nature by being environmentally sensitive to the natural surroundings during your travels. With an estimated 8 million RVs on the road, greening your RV can help you make a difference now and for future RVers. Read on to see how you can green your RV.

How-to #24: Managing Water Usage in Your RV

After few camping trips in your RV, you probably have realized that fresh water is one of the most important elements of an enjoyable outing. But showering, washing dishes, brushing your teeth, or rinsing your grassy or muddy feet can use a substantial amount of water, especially when it involves a family.

If you are camping for more than a few days where there are no hookups (this is called boondocking), water conservation is of utmost importance. You don't want to run out of water or fill up your holding tanks too quickly. Use the following tips to maximize your RV's freshwater supply.

How-to #23: Virtually Eliminate Holding Tank Odors in Your RV

It’s probably no secret to you that your RV holding tanks have the potential to create a source of undesirable odor within your coach. Even with proper use of deodorizing chemicals and rinsing of tanks, odor can still be a troublesome problem.

Here's how to virtually eliminate odors from your tanks, using a fan-type device called the Lil' Stanker, providing a stink-free RVing experience.