DIY, New Gear
Power Up
Converters are designed to provide 12-volt DC current and charge batteries – but not all are created equal Power converters fall into the category of “out of sight,…
Originally Published in MotorHome Magazine
Motorhome Parts
Motorhome News, New Gear
Easy Tire Inflation
The 2Way Air central inflation system by Rock Smasher Engineering allows simultaneous inflation/deflation of all tires on the motorhome and/or dinghy vehicle via a patent-pending manifold and valve system.…
Originally Published in MotorHome Magazine
DIY, Top Stories
Upgrading An RV TV Mount
Whenever I walk into a motorhome, I immediately look for the TV. Perhaps it’s an instinctual, “man cave” response, but the older I get, the smaller the screen becomes, leaving…
Originally Published in MotorHome Magazine
New Gear
Easier RV Dump System
Barker Manufacturing has introduced a new SwingFree Deluxe Dump system designed to make hooking up and dumping black and gray water easier. According to the company, the SwingFree installs on…
Originally Published in MotorHome Magazine
New RVs, Top Stories
National RV Trade Show Reveals Sleek New Models
People looking to get into the RV lifestyle with a small motorhome or others who want luxury living and as much space as possible – and pretty much anybody in…
Originally Published in MotorHome Magazine
Gear Reviews, Top Stories
Banks Powerpack Diesel Tuner Test
Many people buy motorhomes and then after driving them for a while, decide they’d like more power for accelerating onto highways, passing and climbing long grades. This is particularly true…
Originally Published in MotorHome Magazine
New Gear
Battery Maintenance Multiplied with QuadLink Charge Splitter
Billed as a technological breakthrough in battery maintenance, the QuadLink’s charge splitter turns any brand’s battery charger into a four-station distribution station. The new device automatically splits and distributes the…
Originally Published in MotorHome Magazine
DIY
Seal it Up: Replacing an RV Toilet
RV enthusiasts get great satisfaction in having all the creature comforts of home – until something pops up, like a toilet that’s no longer holding water and is creating unpleasant…
Originally Published in MotorHome Magazine
New Gear
Xantrex Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Delivers Plenty of Power
Xantrex’s second-generation Freedom SW inverter/charger, rated at 2,000 watts, has been redesigned to include many features from its higher-power counterpart. The new iteration now offers stacking capability, allowing two units…
Originally Published in MotorHome Magazine
Gear Reviews
Hands On: Awning Armor
One of the most commonly sought after and used RV accessories is the patio awning. Like many other motorhome appendages, required service and regular maintenance procedures keep these accessories working…
Originally Published in MotorHome Magazine