by Sean Michael | Oct 30, 2013 | Blog, RV Products, Safety, Tires
If you take care of your tires, you avoid a lot of problems. Even storage can be stressful on tires. That’s why Camco RV tire protectors (http://goo.gl/yLY4ob) exist. Like everything else in the world, RV tires have a shelf life. The usual lifespan figure...
by Sean Michael | Oct 29, 2013 | Blog, RV Products, Safety
Everyone needs an escape tool in their vehicle. The original is called the Lifehammer (http://goo.gl/yN8oFB). Now lower cost alternatives such as the generic Emergency Tool (http://goo.gl/7wKW2h) are available for around a five spot. There’s also a more premium...
by Sean Michael | Oct 28, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
From a pure “bang for the buck” standpoint, a simple inexpensive leveling tool such as the Hopkins Graduated Level (http://goo.gl/0XeVGz) is a wise investment for any RV camper. Everyone needs to camp at an unlevel angle at least one time. Because after you do it the...
by Sean Michael | Oct 27, 2013 | Airstream, Blog, Camping Gear, RV Products, Safety
Every Airstream or other RV needs to be equipped with a well functioning carbon monoxide detector like the Kidde KOSM-B (http://goo.gl/KVidzj). Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that causes thousands of deaths each year in North America....
by Sean Michael | Oct 24, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
With RV travel, sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference. An example is the humble Camco hose elbow (http://goo.gl/1W30Tb). What’s the big deal about this little $5 piece of brass? It delivers great bang for the buck. It makes RV camping...
by Sean Michael | Oct 23, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Every RV or garage needs a stack of microfiber towels. Zwipes (http://goo.gl/nbRiVm) makes a quality product and sells it at a nice price. Amazon even sells their own microfiber towels (http://goo.gl/u21RE9) under the Amazon Basics brand (and my wife prefers these...
by Sean Michael | Oct 22, 2013 | Blog, Maintenance, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
In addition to a Battery Tender Junior maintenance charger, we own a Schumacher Ship ‘N’ Shore SpeedCharge Battery Charger. We’ve owned our Schumacher for several years and have been pleased with its performance. It ain’t perfect, but...
by Sean Michael | Oct 18, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Most of us who RV camp own more than one vehicle. Sometimes spare vehicles (and their batteries) sit for a long time. Enter the Battery Tender (http://goo.gl/OfQefc). This ingenious little device helps take care of vehicle batteries when they are in storage or...
by Sean Michael | Oct 17, 2013 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Tires
Since tire safety is of the upmost importance, it makes sense to carry a quality tire gauge. My favorite tire gauge is an Accutire similar to the MS-4021B (http://goo.gl/BaFLKj) model. It’s also one of the best selling tire gauges in America, so perhaps I am not...
by Sean Michael | Oct 16, 2013 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Whoever invented microfleece deserves a Nobel Prize. It’s a soft, warm, and durable fabric that puts the old fashioned alternatives to shame. The best microfleece pullovers I have found are made by The North Face, specifically the TKA100 model. They are...
by Sean Michael | Oct 14, 2013 | Blog, Maintenance, RV Products, Safety, Tires
One of the most useful tools you can carry in your RV is a tire inflator. The best selling tire inflators (http://goo.gl/iKSzm6) on Amazon are made by companies like Viair and Campbell Hausfield. Top units (like the Viair 85p) are praised for their robust build...
by Sean Michael | Oct 10, 2013 | Blog, Maintenance, RV Products, SEEMORE, Tires
Recently we bought two new Michelin tires (http://goo.gl/GKwaEg) for our tow vehicle, a Ford F250 truck we call SEEMORE. We bought them via the Internet at a significant savings over what we could find locally. TWO INSTEAD OF FOUR First of all, why did we buy two new...
