The Cost of Older RV Updates: Axl’s New RV Brakes (and Rotors and More)

How we figured out we needed new RV brakes (and more!), which parts ultimately got replaced, and how much it cost. It has been updated to include our experiences and receipts from 2019 and 2022.

The Cost of Older RV Updates: Replacing the RV Range Vent Cover

An older RV range vent cover may need replaced if it cracks and then rattles when you drive. This is a quick fix you can handle yourself!

Lessons Learned During Weekend RV Travel Season

What important lessons did we learn this weekend RV travel season? We'll walk you through 7 - including a bonus one regarding a favorite morning beverage!

RV & Outdoors Winter Gift Guide

With everyone spending more time outdoors this year, we've curated a group of winter gifts for RVers & outdoor enthusiasts on your list!

RV Makeover Quick Take: RV Awning Tiny Hole Repair

Is your RV awning getting tiny holes in the stitching where it connects to the vehicle? One fix we tried was a waste of time - but another was a winner!

The Cost of Older RV Updates: Axl’s Shaky Steering

Our RV steering wheel would shake when we went over 60 mph, but then the shaking got shaky! What was the cost to repair? We always bring receipt$!

RV Makeover Quick Take: RV Screen Door Rattle

Does your RV screen door rattle as you drive or have an open gap that lets bugs in while you are parked at the campground? We have a quick fix!

FLASH REVIEW! Pittsburgh RV Show

You can walk through the newest RVs at the Pittsburgh RV Show - plus visit vendors displaying accessories, campground info, and travel destination details.

RV & Outdoors Holiday Gift Guide

Wondering what to get that outdoorsy or RV-loving person this year? Our holiday gift guide with suggestions for any budget will make the season merrier!

FLASH REVIEW! Samsonite Lumbar Support Pillow

If your RV driver's seat doesn't offer lower back support, could a lumbar support pillow help? We tried a version by Samsonite with mixed results.

The Cost of Older RV Updates: Axl’s New RV Alternator and Wiring

When the RV alternator light on our dashboard started blinking, we knew another repair was imminent! What was the total cost? We bring the receipt$!

FLASH REVIEW! RV Windshield Cover

Need a way to get more privacy inside your RV and keep the temperature inside cooler? A well-fit RV windshield cover can help!

RV Makeover Quick Take: RV Door Lock Set Replacement

Have you ever been locked inside (or outside) your RV even though you have a key? We sure have! See how we replaced our RV door lock set when it failed us.

Do You Have an Off Season?

Do you have an RV off season? If you're fair-weather weekend warriors like us, winter is a great time to recharge (literally) & plan for the next RV season!

Top 10 RV & Outdoor Gifts From Our Travels

If you have RV & outdoor lovers in your life, we have the ultimate gift list - based exclusively on our first-hand experiences & travel!

RV Makeover Quick Take: Interior Light Bulbs

Are your RV interior light bulbs past their prime? Find out how we decided which bulbs would be most efficient once our old-school ones started dying out.

FLASH REVIEW! RV Black Streak Remover

If you're RV has black streaks you can't seem to get off no matter how hard you try, we found a black streak remover that works!

RV Makeover: The Front Cab Floor

Now that the driver and passenger seats are taken care of, here's how to replace the floor covering in the front cab of your older RV.

RV Makeover: The Driver & Passenger Front Seats

If the front cab of your older RV needs a makeover, you can easily & affordably replace & recover the driver & passenger seats!

RV Makeover: Updating Your RV Booth

Take your RV booth from outdated cushions with a boring table top to comfortable seating with a map to plan your next adventure!

FLASH REVIEW! Camco Silent Top Stovetop Cover

Is your RV stovetop shaking & rattling while your rolling along? Could a stovetop cover (slightly modified!) help quiet the noise?

FLASH REVIEW! Supersonic SC1082 Portable Radio

Do you need a compact, sturdy, bump resistant portable radio with decent audio & reception to move around your RV- both inside & outside?

RV Makeover Quick Take: Step in Style & Function

Here is a quick RV makeover you can do cover your RV step in a more durable & cleanable way for very little time & money.

The Cost of Older RV Updates: Touching Up Axl Roads

Owning an older RV comes with a price tag - not only for updates & mechanical repairs, but also for cosmetic repairs you might not expect!

Tick, Tick, Ticks: Protect Yourself and Your Pets!

If you spend time hiking or in the woods and fields- especially with your pets- it is important to protect yourself against ticks.

RV Makeover: Painting Your RV Cabinets and Hardware

Give your RV a makeover in three short days with these simple steps for prepping and painting your RV cabinets and their hardware.

3 Wildlife Viewing Must-Haves for Your RV

Be prepared to identify the wildlife you encounter with these 3 important must-haves for your RV, plus one other bonus item!

RV Makeover: Removing Your RV Carpet to Install Vinyl Planks (or not)

Removing your RV carpet is a breeze, but carefully consider what will replace it! Are you active? Have pets? Get into mud? All these factors matter!

3 Steps to Finding the Best RV & Axl Roads Early Days

Finding the right RV is a challenge- from where to look & what amenities you want to what type & how much to spend. Learn what to consider & where to begin!

Lesson$ Learned: Keeping Your RV Batteries Charged

We learned a valuable le$$on during the off season: the secret to not wasting money on RV batteries before the season even starts!

RV Makeover Quick Take: RV Refrigerator Chalkboard in 5 Simple Steps

Easily convert the front of your RV refrigerator into a great, erasable place to make lists or take notes in just a few simple steps.