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%...
RV Central Vacuum Review! The Dirt Devil CV 1500
Nov 01, 2021JamesRV Tips
Our Winnebago EKKO RV is only 23 feet long, but that doesn’t mean we can’t install Big-Rig style appliances… like a CENTRAL VACUUM! Now, before you think I’m weird,...
The 20k Project: Part 4 – Rebuilding the Dinette!
Oct 25, 2021JamesFeatured Stories, RV Tips
By this time, I had been working on the 20k project for several weeks in 100+ degree heat, and the transformation from “This will be a cool, fun mod!” James into “Can you please get...
Comparing RV Toilet Systems: Traditional, Cassette, and Compost
Oct 25, 2021JamesFeatured Stories, RV Tips
I’ll admit it. Having our own toilet was why Stef and I got into RVing. We’re cyclists and the thought of being able to skip the port-a-john lines at events to enjoy our own private RV toilet...
Clever Solution for the RV Screen Door Problem!
Oct 18, 2021StefanyRV Tips
Number One is our first RV that hasn’t been a Class B campervan. So as with all new things, there have been some differences for us to adjust to. Like having a door instead of a slider. That was...
The 20k Project: Part 3 – Electrical Install!!
Oct 07, 2021JamesRV Tips
OK. First off, sorry it’s been three weeks since I put up the last video. That’s actually about how long it took me to do the work, but I never imagined it would take me that long to...
The 20k Project: Part 2 – Electrical System Tearout!
Sep 20, 2021JamesRV Tips
Well, this video is not nearly as long as the last one, where I detail the project plan. Watch here as I get down to it and start ripping electrical components out of our Winnebago EKKO! ...
The 20k Project: Part 1 – The Plan for 20,000 Watt Hours
Sep 08, 2021JamesRV Tips
“Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.” – Dwight Eisenhower People are often surprised that I’ll launch into a project without a plan. And that’s...
How Long Can You Run Your RV AC Off Batteries?
Sep 01, 2021JamesRV Tips
Of all the questions I’ve been asked about RVing, this one is probably the most frequent. Ever since we installed large lithium batteries from Lithionics in Lance 5 years ago, that seems to...
Sewer Hose Storage – Installing the SuperSlider in Our EKKO
Aug 20, 2021JamesRV Tips
Sewer hose storage is always kind of an issue with RVs. You need it reasonably accessible, but you don’t necessarily want to store it “with” anything – especially not your...
