Category : Recreation Vehicle : Cars & Vehicles

How to Tell If an F250 Is Overloaded

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Ford F250 pickup trucks can haul more cargo than passenger cars. However, the amount of the load they can handle isn't unlimited, and the number of passengers also comes into play. Properly loading the truck will ensure that the truck performs as advertised, and safely so. Handling and structural da

Questions to Ask the Motorhome Dealer

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Most dealerships offer a short limited warranty of one to three months. Some do not. You can normally get this warranty extended to one or two years by paying an extra premium. The warranties normally only cover mechanical breakdown and do not cover fixtures and fittings pertaining to what is the &a

Neglected RV Batteries

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The RV coach battery(s) are one of the most important and neglected components in the RV. The converter in an RV also has a battery charger. Whenever you are plugged in to electricity, or the generator is running, the coach battery(s) is being charged. It is also being charged by the automotive alte

Is a Big, Bad RV Motor Coach For You?

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Big, bad RV motorhomes. These campers are the most expensive option out there, but for good reason. You can hop into a motorhome and tour the country, no popping up, no hitching up, and no towing (unless you're towing another vehicle, which is another added option with a motorcoach). These bad

How do I Build Motorcycle Axle Stands?

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A motorcycle stand keeps your bike upright when you need to make repairs or when it is not in use. Both uses are important in the general maintenance and condition of the bike. An axle stand attaches to your motorcycle's rear wheel and will fit a wide range of different models and types. You can eve

How to Change the Thermostat in a Camper

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Camper thermostats control the heat output of the furnace, and sometimes also govern the production of cooled air by the air conditioner, to maintain a constant temperature in the living quarters. Most have a switch that moves between "furnace" and "air conditioner," and most have a temperature slid

How to Charge the A/C on a Saab

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A Saab's air conditioner can easily be recharged, no matter the model or manufacturing year. Vehicle air conditioners use metal pipes within the engine. These pipes feature a low-side pressure connection, which is where you attach the refrigerant refilling kit. Freon kits are available for purchase

How to Install an RV Rearview Camera

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Technology has made traveling with an RV much easier. Instead of the "get out of the car and guide" method, RVers can now use a rearview camera to see what is behind them when backing out. These cameras vary in price depending on the quality, the size of the monitor and unit and whether or not it is

Ideas for a PVC Camper Shell

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A typical PVC camper shell.pickup 4x4 car from above image by alma_sacra from Fotolia.comPVC camper shells cover the bed of pickup trucks, giving campers protection from the weather, shelter for sleeping and some privacy. These shells, sometimes called toppers, can be customized in many...