Electrical Myths, Part 6: “Power Surge” Burned 30-Amp Plug

You’ve probably seen pictures or heard stories of charred 30-amp plugs plugged into a campground pedestal. You’ve also heard a variety of explanations, most of them incorrect or incomplete, but you know that the problem is more likely during the peak of air conditioning season, and related to the load from your RV. You hear…

Weber BabyQ Regulator Repair and Upgrade

My Weber BabyQ propane gas grill has seen a lot of things. I bought it my first summer RVing, and since then it’s been all over the country, spending most non-travel days sitting outside. This post will talk about its regulator failing, and how I replaced it without the $50 part from Weber. Now well…

Quick Update on Towing Speed Limits

You’ve asked, now they’re posted. For each of the most common RV combinations, we’ve generated maps color coded by the maximum speed you’re legally allowed to travel. See the full detail here. We’ll be adding similar maps for the lemon law pages very soon.