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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.

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!

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)

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.

Nothing is more important than getting a good night's sleep. Here's how to find the right RV mattress to fit your camper or motorhome.

Cargo ship travel delivers a unique experience you won't enjoy on a passenger cruise. Freight travel involves stopping into sometimes exotic destinations. Here are tips for booking a trip on a freighter ship.

If you live in Arizona, Florida, or parts of California and you have a dog... listen up! Dog frog poisoning is a reality. Here are the toads to watch for and what to do if your dog comes in contact with a poisonous toad.

Get the facts on the dog rabies vaccine. Our guide covers the 1-year vs. 3-year shot, cost, vaccination schedule, and what the law requires.

You can make that old tired looking RV fresh and new again simply by replacing the RV furniture. Think of it as a home makeover on wheels. And while you're adding your own personal touch, your investment is growing more valuable too! These videos have some of the best tips for replacing your RV furniture.

Driving an RV is very different than driving a car! Here are 12 important first-time RV driving tips for newbies to learn before renting an RV - or buying one.

Oil in moderation is an important part of your diet. Choosing from these 6 healthy cooking oils, you can actually improve your health. This video shows how to pan fry fish to perfection with just a little bit of healthy canola oil.

I worked for an RV transport company transporting everything from small travel trailers to luxury motorhomes all over the country for hire. Here's what I've learned about the business of transporting RVs!

Want to start a fun & profitable business? Our guide shows you how to start a mini donut business, from equipment to marketing. Get started today!

A list of states that permit triple towing (towing 2 trailers at the same time) + What you need to know before you pull 2 trailers behind 1 vehicle.

7 things that I've done myself to make the most of limited storage space in an RV. How to create an extra closet, store more food, and access things quickly

See how to solve a number of RV refrigerator repair issues yourself, online repair manuals for Dometic & Norcold refrigerators, and when to replace instead of repair an RV refrigerator.

Before you add car Christmas lights, here's what you need to know about the type of lights that work best on vehicles & how to power them with an inverter.

Whether you have an onboard RV generator or a portable RV generator, here are some helpful tips and tricks to help you get more power for RVing.

See why parking your RV on grass is a bad idea! How to prevent RV rust and remove it. Also, 3 alternative parking on grass solutions you need to know.