What you need to know about Multi Function Items BEFORE designing or building your Motorhome or RV! Never skip this step because you may regret it for the rest of your RV life! There are many common motorhome design ideas READ MORE
Crucial Spares and Accessories to Carry on Your RV Trip
Let us have a look at which spare parts are important to accompany you on an RV boondock trip. Of course traveling light is always the aim, so one cannot just take loads of parts along. Having travelled extensively through READ MORE
Correct Way to Apply Silicone Sealant
Most likely everyone that considers him/herself as a DIY person, knows about silicone sealant. It has so many uses. Never go on a boon-dock trip without it! There is a right way of applying it though. In this post, I READ MORE
Why avoid drilling holes in your metal / steel campervan or motorhome
Reasons This is probably not necessary to mention, but when it comes to steel RVs, the one biggest killer is rust. There are a right and a wrong way to do almost anything. If you do most things right, you save READ MORE
How to JUMP START 24 Volt System with 12 Volt
How to Jump Start 24 VOLT system with 12 VOLT. Ever been in a tight spot where the 24V truck or bus does not want to start due to a low battery? Save the day with a 12V jump start!
Best RV Water Filters
We’re back with another episode in which we are discussing the best RV water filters. We look at different types and configurations. We also take a good look at the Micron ratings and what it means for the RV owner. READ MORE
12 Volt Water Pump Problems for RV
Best Way to Solve RV Water Pump Issues Today, we look at Motorhome and RV 12 volt water pump problems, what to do to when going boon docking or long term excursions in remote places and even frequenting RV parks. READ MORE
Flying insect zapper racket
Living in an RV, Motorhome, 5th wheeler, Travel Trailer or Caravan has its challenges especially if you like to go where no man has gone before. In such cases you run into all kinds of strange and unexpected issues that READ MORE
Natural Cure for Sleep Apnea – Updated!
How to get rid of Sleep Apnea What a subject on an RV site you may think! After all not so strange, taking into account the size of an RV and how snoring can impact everyone, I think a natural cure for sleep apnea READ MORE
Natural Treatment for Insect Bites
Wow, we have just completed the testing of this absolutely AMAZING device. Here follows the low down details of the test results and the benefits of a Violet Ray Machine as one of the best natural treatments for insect bites. READ MORE
High speed RV tire blowout!
In October we set out on a travel excursion covering the North of the North Island of New Zealand. We did all the necessary checks as usual. With 2 new front tyres and alignment done, we hit the road. All READ MORE
Designing an RV or converting a bus? Don’t make this big mistake!
Some real BIG mistakes to avoid, especially one! I was watching a few videos on YouTube where people have their bus conversion designs done on camera. What I saw gave me the chills. Most of them made the BIG mistake. READ MORE
Solar Panels 11 Months – update
Wow, we’ve just been on a 2 week excursion with the motorhome towing a vehicle behind. The weather was, as usual, 4 seasons per day, most days. Even with the irregular sunshine, we never needed to connect to mains nor READ MORE
Best RV Battery to Buy
RV, Motorhome, Travel Trailer and Caravan Off-Grid Batteries Which one? A question that is asked more and more these days, with the vast array of options available, is what I will discuss next. I will try to make it as READ MORE
Mobile Broadband for Motorhomes in New Zealand
Mobile Broadband In this post, we explore the different options available for static- periodic- and constant traveling motor homers. The Static Motor Homer If you tend to live in your motorhome somewhere in a park, paddock or campsite for READ MORE
Mini USB Dehumidifier Review
Mini Dehumidifiers USB versus MAINS versus BATTERY Powered USB Version Watch out! Let’s take a close look at this little machine to see if it lives up to its name. I ordered one of these and on arrival, plugged it READ MORE
RV Paint Restoration – Refurbish your Motorhome
In this post, I will be going into details of how I successfully restored my dull yellow motorhome to its former glory without spending fortunes. This was a first for me and I learned as I went. I searched the READ MORE
Bus Conversion to Motor Home – Finding and fit-out
How To Do It Right The First Time! In this post, I am inviting you to join me on a journey that starts at buying a bus for conversion to a motorhome and ends after living in it full-time 10 years down the READ MORE
Rust fix, rusty wheel refurbishing
Re-paint of steel wheel rims This weekend I inspected the wheels on my bus (motor home) to see how the last re-paint held up. This is how it was done: First, I water-blasted the wheels. Then I applied a coat READ MORE
Led bulbs for your RV, Bus, Motorhome or Travel Trailer
LED Bulbs have come a long way. Most new vehicles come standard from factory with LED bulbs for all the lights except some headlights. There are quite a few good reasons for that. LED bulbs use much less power than READ MORE