For a long time I have wanted a Drone. I had an obsession with photography for a while which lead me to buy a Nikon 5100 with a few lenses.…
RV Generators
For us, the big point of having an RV was being able to go anywhere we wanted and setup camp; this is commonly known as boondocking within the community. We…
Let’s talk Cooking
So, you have a grill, smoker or fire pit to work with. Now what? Just throw that slab of meat down and let it go? Not so much. First off,…
Let’s talk Lubrication
Whenever you are operating a vehicle, there’s a LOT of metal on metal contact. From engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, and your towing connections. Your engine and transmission are self-lubricating (provided…
So, you want to buy your first RV
Or Travel Trailer, 5th Wheel, Conversion Van The best suggestion I can give you is to read as much as you can stomach, go to as many RV shows as…
Trailer Security – Locks
Did you know that the vast majority of RVs use the same storage compartment key? CH751… go ahead, google it. In addition to being concerned about theft from our compartments,…
Home Security Cameras
It seems that for the longest time, home security cameras were taboo. In the past few years tho, it’s become the “hot” item in home security. Let’s face it, most…
TPMS / Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Chances are, your tow vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring system of some sort. I know Ford began including them around 2010 in most trucks, pretty sure Dodge/Ram and Chevy…
Some Disappointments and Some Wins This Weekend
In a previous post, I mentioned that I was having some cooling problems with my truck. The 2011-2014 Ecoboost motors are known to run into some cooling issues when the…
Media / TV Console Mods
A few things bothered me about the TV Console. The TV was using a standard cigarette lighter plug, when it came with the option to hard wire it from the…
Didn’t see that coming…
When we bought our trailer, I knew we would need a few things to get going. I figured a good weight distribution hitch, some hoses, etc. What I didn’t imagine…
Home Network
I really went nuts on this one; the complexity is a bit higher than your typical home modem & wifi router, but I get exactly what I want out of…
Camp Chef Pro 60x
Stove, Grill, & Griddle Immediately after buying our RV, I knew I needed a grill. While I would prefer charcoal or wood to cook over, most camp sites within 200…
Little Projects
Not every “mod” is a big deal but some of them can make a big difference. The Nash 26N has two interior doors; one for the bathroom and one separating…
Apple TV 3 (v2)
So, while looking for a way to entertain the family in the trailer, I had an idea. The older Apple TV 3’s (specifically the 2nd release) have the ability to…