My CamperVan & Small RV Pre-Trip Checklist
Jun 20, 2020JamesRV Tech
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...
Adding a Slat Bed to the RV
Jun 01, 2020JamesRV Tech
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 Tech
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!
We Really Drink Our RV’s On-Board Water
Apr 18, 2020JamesRV Tech
Stef and I actually drink the water from our RV’s onboard tanks and plumbing. We’ve always done this, and it’s never been an issue for us. We like that we don’t have to...
Insulating the Pizza Oven and Reinstalling the Headliner
Apr 15, 2020JamesRV Tech
Well, last week, I tore the headliner out of our van so I could insulate. This week, I finish the job: There are really three separate tasks in this video. The first is installing...
Removing the ProMaster Headliner to Add Insulation
Apr 10, 2020JamesRV Tech
A couple months ago, I posted a list of a few projects I wanted to tackle in Lance, our Winnebago Travato. One of them was to insulate the area over the headliner in the cab area. But I’d...
The Part-Timer’s Guide to Parking Your RV During the Pandemic
Mar 30, 2020JamesRV Tech
I have to admit, I never thought I’d be writing an article with a title like that… but here I am. And I REALLY never thought I’d be producing the video to go along with it…...
The Encyclopedia of Lance Travato Mods – 85 and Counting!
Mar 19, 2020JamesRV Tech
Lance is the most heavily modified Travato out there. That’s not really bragging, that’s just how things have turned out. It won’t surprise you that I’ve kept a spreadsheet...
Does Solar Power Matter on RVs with Large Lithium Batteries?
Feb 19, 2020JamesRV Tech
RVs with really large lithium batteries are becoming more common these days. It’s not unusual to see a Class B come from the factory with over 8,000 Watt-Hours of battery capacity. When you...
RV Project Updates: Rear Wall Storage, Backlit Mirrors, and More!
Feb 10, 2020JamesRV Tech
A few months ago, I wrote a post outlining some mods I wanted to do to Lance, our Winnebago Travato. We turned Parky back in to Winnebago at the end of last year, so I was excited to be able to mod...
