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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.

As a senior who enjoys full-time RV living, I'm making plans for my future as an RVer so I can be better prepared for emergencies. What's your RV exit plan? Here's mine...

Life Expectancy of RV Components - what you can expect in terms of RV repairs & adjustments over the life of your motorhome, travel trailer, or fifth wheel. Plus DIY tips to make things last longer.

As a fulltime RVer, I split my time between longterm stays in RV parks and living off the grid in my RV. Here, I'm comparing off-grid RV living & on-grid RV camping.

How do you dewinterize an RV & get ready for summer RV camping? The Spring RV Maintenance Checklist includes 8 tasks to ensure that your RV is safe to drive

A list of fall/winter RV maintenance tasks - things you should do every year in the fall before winter hits. (The list includes RV roof maintenance - see why)

Which electric bike for RV owners is best? I live full-time in an RV and bought my first eBike. My choice for an RV electric bike is one that folds in half, making storage simple! Mine is the Lectric XP ebike. I'll share with you some tips to make sure you get the right e-bike setup for your needs while RVing and camping.

RV refrigerator parts are unique. The fridge works differently. Here's the fastest way to cool items in your RV fridge. Tips for new RV owners & RV renters!

Should you take your RV to a professional to have it winterized? Or is this something you can do yourself? Here's how to do ALL of the RV winterizing yourself!

How to cook a turkey in an RV: Use these handy RV cooking tips to prepare your RV Thanksgiving dinner in just 10 minutes! It will be done cooking in under 2 hours.