Jerry

When I bought my first travel trailer, I parked it under a tree and thought I was done. Six months later, sap was baked into the roof, the paint was fading from the western sun, and a woodpecker had decided my AC shroud was his new home. That winter I bought my first RV cover, … Read more

I have spent the past three camping seasons testing, replacing, and cursing at various RV awnings on everything from a 24-foot Class C to a teardrop trailer parked in the Utah desert. After running 10 of the most popular models and replacement fabrics through real-world conditions, I can tell you that finding the best RV … Read more

Plugging your RV into a campground pedestal without protection is like parking your truck in a hailstorm with the windows down. One bad power spike and you are looking at fried circuit boards, a destroyed air conditioner compressor, and a repair bill that could buy a year of campsite fees. I learned this the hard … Read more

I pulled into a campground in New Mexico a few years ago, hooked up the water, and took my first sip. It tasted like a swimming pool mixed with metal. That moment started my obsession with finding the best RV water filters that actually work in real-world camping conditions. Campground water quality varies wildly. Some … Read more

I have spent the better part of three RV seasons testing WiFi boosters in places where cell service drops out and campground networks slow to a crawl by sundown. When everyone at the park logs onto the same sluggish office router, having the best RV WiFi booster on your roof is the difference between streaming … Read more

Boondocking in a national forest last April, I watched my lithium batteries drop below 30% by late afternoon. That night, with the furnace running and a laptop charging, my generator kicked in around 9 PM. The noise broke the silence of the canyon and ate nearly a quarter tank of propane before sunrise. I vowed … Read more

I stepped out of my travel trailer on day three of last year’s camping trip and nearly ate it on the bouncy factory step. That close call sent me down a rabbit hole. I spent the next two months researching, installing, and living with ten different RV steps across three rigs: a travel trailer, a … Read more

That factory mattress that came with your RV is probably the worst bed you have ever slept on. Nearly every RVer we have talked to on forums like r/RVLiving and r/GoRVing describes the stock OEM mattress the same way: thin, rock-hard foam that leaves you sore after a single night. The good news is that … Read more

I spent six weeks testing truck tents across three different pickups and four campgrounds. My Tacoma, my buddy’s F-150, and a borrowed Chevy Colorado all got the same treatment: rain, wind, dust, and a few cold nights in the high country. After 18 nights total, I can tell you which truck tents actually deliver on … Read more

Staying hydrated on the trail used to mean stopping, unscrewing a bottle, and fumbling with a cap every twenty minutes. The best hydration packs changed that routine for me about eight years ago, and I have not gone back to water bottles for any hike, ride, or run since. A good hydration backpack holds a … Read more