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Curtis Carper

I’ve been involved in RVing for over 50 years — including camping, building, repairing, and even selling RVs and motorhomes. I’ve owned, used, and repaired almost every class and style of RV ever made. I do all of my own repair work. My other interests include cooking, living with an aging dog, and dealing with diabetic issues. If you can combine a grease monkey with a computer geek, throw in a touch of information nut and organization freak, combined with a little bit of storyteller... you’ve got a good idea of who I am. To date, I've shared my RV knowledge in over 300 articles here at The Fun Times Guide! Many of them have over 25K shares.

Long Term RV Boondocking Takes Some Preparation

Looking to try some longterm camping in your RV without breaking the bank? There are lots of places to stay that won't cost you much, but you have to be prepared to fend for yourself -- because cheap means no amenities!

RV Delamination And Cracks: Both Are Serious Issues

I've had cracks and delamination issues on a couple of the RVs I've owned. Here's what I did to fix the problem, and what I've learned about delamination in the process.

Using Biodiesel & Vegetable Oil As RV Fuel

If your RV or tow vehicle happens to be powered by a diesel engine, you might be interested in using biodiesel or vegetable oil as fuel for your RV.

RV Cruise Control Issues & How Monaco’s Safety Cruise Monitors The Road 500 Ft Ahead

Highlights of Monaco's new Safety Cruise which tracks up to 20 vehicles around you and decides when to slow down in order to maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you. Plus, a variety of other RV cruise control issues discussed.

Dodge Sprinter – A New Platform For Class B Motorhomes

If you're in the market for a new RV, you might want to consider one of the Class B motorhomes based on the Dodge Sprinter. The Dodge Sprinter platform replaces the Dodge Tradesman.

Build Your Own RV With Kits & Plans For Teardrop Trailers

Even if you think you can't afford an RV, I bet you can afford this RV. It's called a teardrop trailer. You can buy a teardrop trailer kit that only requires basic skills to put together. Or, buy teardrop trailer plans and build it entirely from scratch yourself.

Financing A New Or Used RV: The Down Payment

If there ever was a time to buy an RV, it's now. RV dealers are practically giving away their RVs, and private owners are selling RVs for pennies on the dollar. However, bank financing has tightened up, so how can you come up with enough money for the down payment?

Banking Issues For The Full Time RVer

Banking from the road is easy! In many ways, the methods you will use to accomplish your banking on the road are much quicker and more convenient than conventional banking practices.

Homemade RVs: The Future Of RVing?

Does this bleak economy indicate the death of the RV lifestyle? Will the RV industry disappear? I don't think so. It may go through some dramatic changes, there may be some downsizing, and quite possibly some manufacturers will fall by the wayside, but if you ask me RVing will survive. Here's how.

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