The key to project success: A designated leader
Since we’ve been living in close quarters for the past six years and fixing issues as they arise, you might think we’re great at doing projects together. Oftentimes, that’s true. But there have been...
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What we discovered after removing our RV underbelly
My feet vibrated under my desk in our fifth wheel, and a grinding metal sound assaulted my ears. I went outside and found Bob under the trailer, sparks flying. He was using a borrowed angle grinder to...
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Replacing an RV roof vent fan
One warm May day in Larkspur, Colorado, I turned on the fan in the kitchen ceiling of our fifth wheel and opened the roof vent and some windows to bring in cool air and push out heat. When it came time...
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Tuning a diesel engine
After our diesel turbo issue en route to Flagstaff, Arizona, our friend Ron posed a great question: “What are you doing to avoid a repeat of the turbo fault?” he asked. “Limping with a big rig behind...
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How I balance work and life in 400 square feet
The RV life has a lot of appeal: adventure, new sights, amazing scenery. After five years as full-time RVers, we certainly enjoy those perks. But what about the day to day? I still work full time. Here’s...
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Keeping Our Cool: Replacing an RV Air Conditioner
Following a successful climb to a remote spot in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the turbo on our truck continued to give us problems. It became obvious that our desire to stay in higher elevations...
