RV Weight Without Scales? Testing the Curt BetterWeigh!
Sep 14, 2020JamesRV Tips
We’re big proponents of weighing your RV. It’s a smart safety practice, and it’s not that hard to do. But many RVers find it intimidating, so they don’t do it. We tried...
Starting the Search for Our Next RV… (Yikes!)
Sep 06, 2020JamesBlog
OK. First thing… DON’T TELL LANCE! I don’t want him to hear and start freaking out, but… we’ve started talking about what our next RV might look like. It’s...
Quietest RV Generator Yet – The Cummins Onan QG 2800i. We Test It!!
Aug 28, 2020JamesRV Tips
When Winnebago loaned us a Solis 59PX earlier this summer to test-camp, one of the things we liked about it was that it came with a new – far quieter – generator. This is a new product...
The New Winnebago Solis 59PX – The Reveal and Complete Review!
Jul 25, 2020JamesRV Reviews
I can neither confirm nor deny that Stef and I have started discussing what our next RV will look like – after Lance. If we had started such a discussion, the new Solis 59PX would be on our...
Installing Zamp’s new Obsidian Panels on our RV Carport
Jul 19, 2020JamesRV Tips
This is the third iteration I’ve been through using solar to keep our RV’s *chassis* battery charged up when Lance is in storage. First, there was the inexpensive solution I put together...
Replacing our RV’s TPMS – New TST System
Jul 05, 2020JamesRV Tips
We’ve used a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for as long as we’ve been RVing. It’s just a smart thing to do, and I appreciate the added safety. We started with a...
My CamperVan & Small RV Pre-Trip Checklist
Jun 20, 2020JamesRV Tips
We’re part timers. Since we’re not in the van all the time, we park it between trips at our HQ. That means before each trip, I need to run through a few steps to make sure everything...
My Favorite 7 Videos From Our First 7 Years
Jun 14, 2020JamesBlog
I was shocked the other day when I realized that The Fit RV has been up and running for over 7 years now! My how time flies! We’ve managed to pack a lot into those 7 years. We’ve been...
Adding a Slat Bed to the RV
Jun 01, 2020JamesRV Tips
Often times, an RV mattress is just a hunk of foam on top of a plywood slab. It’s not too hard to do better. A slatted bed is one solution, and I show you how to add curved slats in this...
An Offbeat Look at RV Awnings
May 25, 2020JamesFeatured Stories, RV Tips
I suppose I could have just made a two minute video asking the RV industry to start allowing for an “Awning Delete” option. But where’s the fun in that? Enjoy!
