RV Basics: Solar Power – How Much Do You Need?
Feb 29, 2024JamesRV Tech
Welcome to the sixth installment of the RV Basics series! Woo Hoo! In this one, we’ll get into the very basics of solar power. This one starts off by explaining the basic components required...
Effective RV Window Shades – Tips and Tricks
Jan 25, 2024JamesRV Tech
Shortly after getting our EKKO, Number One, we realized we didn’t totally love the shades that were in there. They worked, but they could be improved. This started us down a long road of...
RV Basics: Boondocking for Beginners!
Dec 29, 2023JamesRV Tech
This is the fifth installment in our “RV Basics” series, where I try to give you the talks I wish I had gotten when we started RVing. In this one, we’re going to be covering...
Swapping USB-A Outlets for USB-C Outlets in our RV
Dec 14, 2023StefanyRV Tech
Times are a’ changin’ folks! And when it comes to USB-C outlets, that’s a change we’re happy to embrace. Number One came with USB-A outlets, but since then, we’ve updated all our devices...
Keypad Entry and Deadbolt for the Winnebago EKKO
Dec 09, 2023JamesRV Tech
Short Attention Span Version: Depending on your door, it may be possible to install a residential deadbolt in your RV. It works in the Winnebago EKKO. But this one won’t work in the EKKO if...
RV DIY: Modifying 12v Fans to work on RAM Mounts
Dec 09, 2023JamesRV Tech
You can really go down a rathole looking for small fans for your RV. On the one hand, you have fans that cost well over $100 each. I’m sure they’re great, but that seems a bit overkill for a 6”...
New EKKO Tires – Why We Chose the Toyo Celsius Cargo
Nov 20, 2023JamesRV Tech
– or – No, you really don’t have to get giant ol’ tires to be cool. I don’t really know what to call this piece, but there’s a lot of information flying around in my head...
Deadbolt Security for Our RV – Installing HEO Locks
Nov 20, 2023JamesRV Tech
Security is something that crosses every RVer’s mind at some time. And if you’ve ever looked into the locks that came on your RV, they won’t provide you much peace of mind. While...
RV Basics: Winter RVing for Beginners!
Nov 15, 2023JamesRV Tech
Welcome back for the 4th episode in our “RV Basics” series, where I try to give you the talks I wish I had gotten when we started RVing! These videos are not technical, and are geared...
Understanding Your RV’s 12 volt and 120 volt Systems
Oct 05, 2023JamesRV Tech
Imagine this scenario: You’ve just picked up your new RV! Woo Hoo! Your walkthrough at the dealer went well, and everything checked out. Excited for your first trip, you hit the road and...