Adding a Fairing to Our Winnebago EKKO (Ah, the quiet…)
Jan 30, 2022JamesRV Tips
With all the solar panels and other appendages on the roof of our EKKO, I thought it might be a good idea to add a fairing to the roof line. I did this mainly to reduce wind noise from roof items,...
Updating My RV Toolkit – What Do I Really Bring?
Jan 24, 2022JamesRV Tips
Once upon a time, I made a video about What To Keep In Your RV Toolkit. And when I looked back at it recently, I realized… that was NINE YEARS AGO!!! I’m wondering if I can trust...
An Easy Way to Add Electric Heat to your RV – EKKO Install
Jan 21, 2022JamesRV Tips
Even though it IS technically a mod, it’s also super easy! Our new RV, the Winnebago EKKO, does not ship with an electric heat option. Most times, that’s just fine with us, since the...
Our EKKO RV Galley Remodel – The Detailed Video
Jan 10, 2022JamesRV Tips
I don’t think I’ve ever had more requests for a video than for this one. People have been seeing our induction cooktop and deeper sink in the background of other videos and then wanting...
3 Easy RV Preventative Maintenance Checks
Jan 08, 2022JamesRV Tips
Author’s Note: These inspection tips were featured in RV Magazine in the July 2021 issue. I write regularly for RV Magazine. To subscribe, CLICK HERE. (And don’t forget to use code FitRV25...
Replacing Our RV’s Monitor Panel – With SeeLevel!
Dec 27, 2021JamesRV Tips
A lot of RVers like the “all in one” monitor panels. These panels are typically touch-screen, have cute graphics, and attempt to integrate all the monitoring and control functions in...
The Truma Electric Antifreeze Kit – What Is It??
Dec 16, 2021JamesRV Tips
Since getting our Winnebago EKKO, we’ve really enjoyed the instant hot water provided by our Truma AquaGo. It’s tankless, and since the water heats up so quickly, we’re actually...
Difficult but Worth It – Relocating Our Light Switch!
Nov 22, 2021JamesRV Tips
The light switch for the EKKO bathroom, in a stock configuration, is located outside the bathroom itself (because it’s a wet bath and you don’t want to get it wet). I thought that was a...
Monitoring Your RV’s Batteries (for RV Newbies)
Nov 16, 2021JamesRV Tips
Author’s Note: A version of this article was featured in RV Magazine in the June 2021 issue. I write regularly for RV Magazine, to subscribe, CLICK HERE! “Uh… How much battery do we have...
VB Air Suspension Install in our Ford Transit/Winnebago EKKO
Nov 10, 2021JamesRV Tips
It seems that when people see the Winnebago EKKO, their thoughts turn to larger tires and lift kits. We had sort of the opposite reaction, and wanted to improve the ride of our EKKO for the 99.99%...
