Just nod and smile Converters. Inverters. 12v. AC. DC. 110v. Parasitic drain. Shore power. Fuses. Feeling a little lost you pretend you didn’t see the words or that you don’t need to know what they mean. It’s the one thing that can make you feel like you are in over your head with your new […]
Tiny is Terrific: 10 Reasons why a tiny trailer might be right for you
The tiny trailer craze is real. The US saw record sales in 2020 and even more expected in 2021. Tiny towables like the teardrops, fiberglass trailers, and a-frame trailers started to surge in in the earl 2000’s and rocketed to new highs when more people took to camping for refuge when the pandemic broke. In […]
Demystifying RV Batteries
Battery life, capacity, voltage, series, parallel, amps, amp hours. You might as well be speaking another language, right? Let’s make it a little more simple for you, right now. What does my RV battery do? Your RV battery powers the 12v appliances and outlet in your trailer. In a T@b 320, that includes: USB and […]
Camp Longer This Year By Knowing These Three Options for Extending Off-Grid Power Capacity
Driveway camping went perfectly and you are ready for your first weekend at that nice little National Forest Service Campground a few hours away from home. You arrive just before dusk and rush to set up your campsite. You quickly cook dinner, running the fan to exhaust food odors and cool the air, while listening […]
Protect your 7 Pin Connector from corrosion with these two tips
The T@b is connected and your tow vehicle is packed, fueled, and ready to go. Your destination? Relaxation. Until your vision comes to screeching halt. The lights on your trailer aren’t working. You can’t go anywhere like this; it isn’t safe. Corrosion is a common problem with 7 pin connectors. They are exposed to the […]
Learn from my first 5 mistakes as a new RV owner
It feels familiar. You try not to obsess about it, but it’s there. It’s like the dread you experience as a new car owner, except somehow, it’s more personal. “When is that first mistake coming and how bad will it be?” Mistakes are a part of the human condition. We rush, we get overwhelmed, we […]
These are the 6 things no one tells you that you will need when you purchase a new RV
You have worked your way through the must-haves and might even have a couple of trips under your belt. You are feeling confident that you are starting to get a handle on the jargon, the set-up, and getting to and from the campground, But then the unexpected happens and you don’t have everything you thought […]
These are the 10 things every new RV owner needs before they take their first trip
“What do I need for my new RV?” It’s one of the most common question asked after someone purchases or orders a new RV. Usually, the question gets a variety of answers based on the camping style of the person answering the question. I was a traveler, not a hang out at the campsite kind […]
Can I Learn to Back Up a T@b Trailer?
Does the thought of backing up a trailer intimidate you? Among the topics that Amanda Evans and I discussed on our recent Zoom call was learning to back up a trailer.