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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.

How RV Nomads Set Up Seasonal RV Travel Routes And Find Places To Stay Where The Temperatures Are Comfortable

How RV nomads plan their seasonal RV travel routes. These are the best RV apps to use when following 70-degree temps is your main goal. Find places to stay!

Keto On The Go For RVers: See How A Full-time RVer Does Keto While Traveling (His Easy Keto Meals For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

How do you get Keto on the go? Here's how I do it! My favorite RV Keto recipes + How I do Keto on the road as a fulltime RVer. (I lost 50 lbs in 6 mos). Keto camping food isn't much different from Keto homecooked food.

Camping Cooking Equipment For RVers: All The Best Camping Appliances That Make Full-Time RV Cooking A Breeze!

RV cooking is easy when you have the right camping cooking equipment! See every item that I regularly use as a fulltime RVer who cooks 95% of his own meals.

Pros & Cons Of National Park Camping vs. National Forest Camping: Here’s What You Can Expect At Each

National Forest camping vs National Park camping. I've done both. There are pros & cons to each. If RV camping in or near National Parks is your goal, start here!

How To Make Your Own RV Awning Room For Extended Outdoor Living By Using A 90% Sun Shade Tarp

Adding a sun shade tarp to make your own RV awning room will enhance your outdoor living space! Here's how to get more RV awning shade... on a budget.

How to Spin the Perfect Web: A Guide to Creepy Cobwebs

Lots of ways to make Halloween spider webs & creepy cobwebs to drape over items inside your house, in corners of a room, or outside on the porch... in trees... and bushes.

How To Make An RV Solar Power System Meet Your Specific Needs + Helpful Series vs. Parallel Wiring Tips

I've got some tips to help you set up your RV Solar Power System! Plus, the differences between parallel vs serial wiring connections, and why I chose a series-parallel configuration for my RV solar installation.

A Fulltime RVer Shares Why A 200-Watt RV Solar Kit Is A Good Investment For Boondocking

Want to use solar power when boondocking? A great place to start is a 200-watt RV Solar Kit. Here's what to look for when buying an RV solar system. And remember... you can always add more solar power over time.

An RV Solar Suitcase Is A Super Simple RV Solar System That Requires No Electrical Knowledge… At All!

Want solar power when RVing? Don't want a DIY project that involves wiring and mounting solar panels & charge controllers? An RV Solar Suitcase is the answer! See the pros & cons of using a Solar Suitcase for RV boondocking.

My DIY Cargo Van Conversion To A Class B RV – Step 3: Insulating The Floor, Roof, And Walls

My hands-on DIY cargo van insulation tips. See step-by-step how to insulate a van roof, how to insulate cargo van walls, and how to insulate a van floor.

Things You Should Know Before Converting Your Swimming Pool From Chlorine To A Salt Water System

See how a swimming pool that's been converted to a salt water system, rather than a chlorinated system, fares after 3 years. You might be surprised! Salt water swimming pool pros & cons.

Tax Deductions For RV Owners – A Fulltime RVer’s Personal Experience And Advice

You can save money on taxes if you buy an RV! See the IRS tax deductions for RV owners. (And if you run a business out of your RV, the RV tax deduction is even greater!)

My DIY Cargo Van Conversion To A Class B RV – Step 2: Installing Items On The Roof (RV Solar Panels, A TV Antenna, And An RV Roof Vent)

For your DIY Class B motorhome, install items that you plan to have mounted on the RV van roof FIRST. Here's how to install RV solar panels, an RV vent, and TV antenna on the roof.

Exploding Glass Cookware & Bakeware – Should We Be Concerned?

Exploding glass makes great headlines. But what's really going on here? There's more behind the Anchor Hocking and Pyrex exploding bakeware phenomenon than most people realize. Here are the facts.

My DIY Cargo Van Conversion – Step 1: Choosing From The Best Cargo Vans For Class B RV Conversions

I built a Class B motorhome from a cargo van. This is the 1st article in my DIY RV camper van conversion series: How to choose the best cargo van for an RV conversion.

Before You Rent An RV… Here Are The Best Places To Find Rental RVs And RV Rental Insurance

RVers share personal experiences & tips for renting an RV. What you can expect when you rent, RV rental costs & fees, where to rent an RV near you, and more

RV Level 4: This Simple RV Leveling System Is A Better Way To Level Your RV

In addition to being easier to use, more reliable, and less expensive... here's a list of all the ways the RV Level 4 beats other RV leveling systems I've tried.

Cheap RV Living: How I’ve Managed Living In An RV Fulltime On A Modest Income

If cheap RV living is your goal, as it was mine, here's proof that you can manage living in an RV fulltime -- even on a fixed income! I've found that it costs about $500 a month -- whether you drive and park for free for 1 month, or you spend a month at a time in an RV park. I'll show you the numbers...

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