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Building/Restoring RVs

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Here's an RV project you can definitely do yourself! See how I installed new carpet in my 20-yr-old motorhome using a large carpet remnant I got for $45.

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Do your RV captains chairs look old & worn? Maybe they don't have as many features as you'd like. Here are the best RV seat covers + RV seat enhancements that could make your ride more enjoyable.

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Have questions about the RV industry & how RVs are made? By touring an RV manufacturing facility you will find the answers. RV factory tours take you behind the scenes.

I turned our RV bunkhouse room into a space that was more usable to us: an RV laundry room! See how I did it... and how you can too.

Thinking of converting an old bus or motorcoach into an RV? Here's what you need to know BEFORE you begin the project. RV bus conversions and bus motorhome conversions are well worth the effort, as long as you think it through ahead of time.

A teardrop trailer makes the perfect 2-person RV when your tow vehicle is a lightweight SUV or small car. Building a teardrop trailer from scratch is easy, especially with plans ordered on the Internet. See the whole building process from start to finish in this video.

Sun and heat will destroy RV furniture fabric, making it stiff and brittle. Here are your options, some of which are pretty expensive. I like to replace the original RV furniture with cheaper household furniture. All you have to do is secure it in place.

Is the price of a new Class B RV just too much for your budget? Consider building your own like I did. You can save a bundle and have a lot of fun doing it. Here's a video showing one man's motorhome creation that's a real showpiece.

RVers sitting in their newly remodeled RV. photo by by terrybone on Flickr

Rather than accepting the quick depreciation that comes with buying a new RV, why not buy a used RV and remodel it to suit your tastes? The money savings alone can be substantial!