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Curtis Carper

I’ve been involved in RVing for 50 years now -- including camping, building, repairing, and even selling RVs. I’ve owned, used, and repaired almost every class and style of RV ever made. I do all of my own repair work. My other interests include cooking, living with an aging dog, and dealing with diabetic issues. If you can combine a grease monkey with a computer geek, throw in a touch of information nut and organization freak, combined with a little bit of storyteller, you've got a good idea of who I am.

The Easiest Way To Deal With RV Waste: Use An RV Macerator Pump + An RV Portable Waste Tank!

The easiest & most affordable way to empty your RV tanks without tearing down camp is an RV Macerator Pump + RV Portable Waste Tank (NOT the Blue Boy RV waste container!)

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How To Find RV Brake Parts For Old Motorhomes

When the brakes went out on my 22-yr-old motorhome, it became a challenge to find RV brake parts. Here's good info if you need to find old RV parts!

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Pros & Cons Of The LevelMatePRO For RVers (It’s A Bluetooth RV Leveling System That Works With Your Smartphone Or Tablet)

The LevelMatePRO is the best way I've found to accurately determine if your RV is level. Here's my review of this handy Bluetooth RV leveling system.

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Using A Metal Detector To Find Old Coins (Beginner Tips)

Thinking about exploring the world of metal detecting? Wondering exactly how to use a metal detector to find old coins? Here's a good place to start!

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RV Slide-Out Maintenance Tips: 4 Ways To Avoid Expensive RV Slide-Out Repairs

See the most common things that go wrong with RV slide-outs. How to prevent them from happening in the first place. Plus RV slide-out maintenance tips to repair the damage.

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Are Extended Stay Motels A Good Option For Temporary Housing? (Hint: YES!)

I've lived in extended stay hotels. See what it's really like living in a hotel, how much it costs, how to find monthly hotel rentals that meet your needs.

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Help! My RV Slide-Out Is Stuck… How Do I Adjust The Slide-Out Manually?

Is your RV slide-out stuck? A misaligned or stuck RV slide-out tends to happen fairly often. Here's how to manually adjust a slide-out that won't budge!

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Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coins: Good Collectibles That Can Only Get Better!

Susan B. Anthony dollars are America's first small-size dollar coin. The entire collection of SBA dollars consists of just 18 coins! (11 made for circulation + 7 made for collectors)

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DIY RV Dinette Replacement: Make Better Use Of Your RV Living Space By Removing The RV Dinette Table

The dinette is a piece of RV furniture I don't use - so I removed it! See how I did the RV dinette replacement myself and put a comfy recliner in its place.

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