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Safe-T-Alert RV Propane Detector Review & Installation Guide

Drew Callahan · June 24, 2026

Safe-T-Alert RV Propane Detector Review & Installation Guide

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Always consult a certified RV technician for safety-critical repairs. Propane and carbon monoxide detection systems are life-safety equipment; improper installation or maintenance can result in serious injury or death. Safe-T-Alert RV Propane Detector Review & Installation Guide: Which Model Should You Buy? Your RV’s propane and carbon … Read more

I Installed a TireMinder TPMS on My Fifth Wheel and Caught a Slow Leak at 60 MPH

Drew Callahan · June 20, 2026

I Installed a TireMinder TPMS on My Fifth Wheel and Caught a Slow Leak at 60 MPH

Last spring, I was cruising down I-40 somewhere outside of Amarillo with my 32-foot fifth wheel in tow. Everything felt fine. The truck was pulling smoothly, the road was flat, and I had zero reason to think anything was wrong….

The AUTO-VOX Wireless Backup Camera That Finally Works in My RV

Drew Callahan · June 15, 2026

The AUTO-VOX Wireless Backup Camera That Finally Works in My RV

If you’ve been searching for an honest wireless backup camera RV review, you’re probably in the same spot I was six months ago — frustrated, skeptical, and tired of wasting money. Backing up a 32-foot Class A motorhome is genuinely…

The MTI Industries Propane Leak Detector That Goes Off Before I Smell Anything

Drew Callahan · June 14, 2026

The MTI Industries Propane Leak Detector That Goes Off Before I Smell Anything

Last spring, I woke up at 2 a.m. to a faint hissing sound near my kitchen slide. My old propane detector — the one that came stock with my rig — didn’t make a peep. I grabbed a flashlight, found…

The Progressive Industries Surge Protector I Plug Into at Every Campground: 2-Year Review

Drew Callahan · June 8, 2026

The Progressive Industries EMS I Plug Into at Every Campground: 2-Year Review

Two summers ago, I pulled into a state park campground in rural Tennessee and fried my RV’s microwave within twenty minutes of plugging in. The pedestal showed 120 volts on my cheap outlet tester, so I thought everything was fine….

Airstream Propane (LP) Detector Replacement: Complete Guide for All Models

Drew Callahan · June 6, 2026

Airstream Propane (LP) Detector Replacement: Complete Guide for All Models

Propane detectors aren’t a forever component — they have a finite lifespan, and when they reach the end of it, they’ll let you know. If you’ve been woken up at 3 a.m. by a chirping alarm with no apparent gas leak in sight, your detector has likely expired and is signaling that it’s time for … Read more

The RV Campground Red Flags I Can Now Spot in the First 5 Minutes

Drew Callahan · June 5, 2026

The RV Campground Red Flags I Can Now Spot in the First 5 Minutes

We pulled into a campground in rural Tennessee about three years into full-timing and I knew within four minutes that we were leaving. The entrance road had two inches of standing water with no obvious drainage path, the host site…

Summer RV HVAC Prep: AC Service Checklist Before Peak Season

Drew Callahan · May 2, 2026

Summer RV HVAC Prep: AC Service Checklist Before Peak Season

Skip AC maintenance now and you’ll be running that compressor on fumes come July—or not running it at all. When your rooftop unit fails during peak heat, you’re not just uncomfortable; you’re looking at a genuine health risk, especially for kids and older travelers. The cruel part: most summer AC breakdowns aren’t mechanical catastrophes. They’re … Read more

Best TPMS for RVs: Travel Trailers vs Motorhomes Compared

Drew Callahan · May 1, 2026

Best TPMS for RVs: Travel Trailers vs Motorhomes Compared

I watched a 2019 travel trailer get towed into a shop with $4,800 in suspension damage after a single tire went from 68 PSI to a shredded sidewall somewhere outside Flagstaff. The owner had no way to monitor pressure on a dual-axle setup—by the time they felt the vibration, the wheel well was already compromised, … Read more

Best RV Surge Protector & EMS: 30A vs 50A Shore Power Guide

Drew Callahan · April 30, 2026

Best RV Surge Protector & EMS: 30A vs 50A Shore Power Guide

Are you staring at a campground electrical pedestal right now, wondering if that flickering voltage is going to wreck your refrigerator, your air conditioner, or your entire 12-volt system before breakfast? If you’re living full-time in your RV, you can’t afford to gamble on shore power quality. Electrical protection—a surge protector paired with an EMS … Read more