DIY Evaporative Cooler: How To Make A Swamp Cooler For Your RV To Save On Air Conditioning
To save on RV air conditioning, I made a swamp cooler for my motorhome. A commercial evaporative cooler costs $400+. My DIY model cost less than $50 to make
To save on RV air conditioning, I made a swamp cooler for my motorhome. A commercial evaporative cooler costs $400+. My DIY model cost less than $50 to make
Washing the exterior of your RV with a mild detergent may keep it clean, but it will do little to protect the finish from the damage that direct sunlight will do. Here's how to safely get a clean RV, protect the finish of your RV, and keep it looking like new.
Are your RV captains chairs starting to look old and worn? Perhaps they're simply faded from the sun, or they don't have as many features as you'd like -- such as seat positions, recline, etc. Here are lots of RV seat covers to choose from, plus some RV seat enhancements that could make your ride more enjoyable.
Protect your RV from costly sun & weather damage by keeping it under cover in an RV garage. You've got many options and different styles to choose from. They're all listed here for you.
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.
RV tires that sit in storage for long periods become weak -- especially if they've been exposed to the sun much of that time. Even though they may look fine, at highway speeds your RV tires can disintegrate and cause an accident.
RV covers not only protect your motorhome from the sun's rays, they also keep your RV cooler inside, and they allow moisture to escape while being stored for long periods of time. Here's what to look for in terms of RV tire covers, windshield covers, dashboard covers, and covers for the entire exterior of your motorhome.
Even when RV tires look like new and have plenty of tread on them, if they are not used regularly and shielded from the sun, then they WILL fail early -- and may cause a blowout! Here's how to protect your tires and prevent tire rot.
The fact of the matter is, the longer a motorhome is parked and unused, the faster its value declines. Top that with the fact that RVs stored in harsher climates -- either too hot or too cold; too dry or too snowy & rainy -- can be dramatically decrease in value and even become worthless. Here's what to look for before you buy a used RV motorhome.
You can save a lot of money by buying a used 5th wheel or RV trailer, rather than a new one. Whether you're looking for a recreational vehicle for full time RVing, or just the occasional road trip, here's what to look for in a used RV trailer.