Surging Cable
Using an RV surge protector is essential in protecting your RV and your personal property from dangerous voltage spikes that can cause the “magic” smoke to come out of everything! However, the coax cable for TV and satellite TV is often overlooked and can lead to all the same damage as if the spike came […]
New and Exciting Updates
My fellow road warriors, I hope your RVing season is going wonderfully! Fall is right around the corner, and I’ll be seeing many of you at Hershey! My business is having some exciting changes, and I wanted to share the details with you all. First and foremost, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to […]
Heat Wave RVing
Any Questions? (Gratuitous 80’s PSA reference) In all seriousness, RVs can have comfort issues in both hot and cold temperature extremes. Since so much of North America is sweltering, I thought it would be a good time to discuss the upper side of extreme temperature RVing. During high heat and humidity, RVs are happier than […]
The Case Against the Toy Hauler
A toy hauler like this one at Greenwood Lodge and Campsites in Bennington, VT is awesome, but if you’re not hauling toys, think hard about weight and balance. Photo: Karen Dougherty “Learn something new every day,” my Dad told me. That’s probably why you’re reading this; I have tried to live by that all my life. And so […]
Want to Ride in your Trailer or Truck?
On April 10th, 2024, Fox News online reported a physician who was killed when she was ejected from a moving Airstream trailer. The full article can be seen here. According to the New York State Police, “Monika I. Woroniecka age 58, along with other family members were riding in the trailer for the last 20 minutes of […]
Hilton Partners with Auto Camp
On February 27th, Hilton announced that they are “Partners with AutoCamp to Offer Elevated Outdoor Lodging Experiences in Iconic Natural Settings.” This is, of course, exciting for Hilton and AutoCamp and will bring exclusive RV experiences to many of Hilton’s Rewards Members. The RV PHD Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support […]
Trailer Suspension – the Weak Shackle
In this competitive environment, it is not uncommon for a manufacturer to make product choices to cut costs when the consumer doesn’t care or notice out of sight or mind, as they say. In the case of many travel trailers and some fifth wheels, the suspension components are the least expensive available. If you only […]
Are RV Roof Coatings Worth the Money?
RV roofs don’t last forever. This motorhome’s EPDM roof from the 1990’s had to be replaced. Photo: C.Dougherty Having a good roof over your head is essential when traveling. RV roofs don’t last forever. This motorhome’s EPDM roof from the 1990’s had to be replaced. Photo: C.Dougherty This ignored roof on a seasonal trailer was dissolved through […]
RV Tech Tools – Screw Gun
This section will discuss valuable tools for anyone working on an RV. These are unsponsored reviews of tools I or others have used in the trade. When I started doing carpentry back in the 1980s, I remember one of the first power tools I ever bought was a Skil drywall screw gun, and I have […]
Spring Cleaning Opening Tips
One would think leaving the RV parked in one spot for the season would mean it wouldn’t get dirty. The RV PHD Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Nope. In fact, being closed up and exposed to all kinds of detritus, […]