The Silverware Drawer
Everybody has one. Forks, knives, spoons, and usually some other random stuff. You probably have it all organized in a plastic tray, or perhaps custom dividers, that fill most of…
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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…
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…
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…
Is your Towable RV a Lemon?
Once again, hopefully not. But we know towable RVs with chronic problems–lemons–do exist. We talked about which states include motorized RVs in their lemon laws last time; click/tap here to…
Can I deduct sales tax paid on my new RV? How?
So you bought a new RV in 2018, maybe with your newfound riches (or a miscalculation of what they might be) resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. If…
Can you deduct your towable RV’s loan interest for 2018?
Let me start off by saying that there has been a lot of bad reporting, sensationalism, and misunderstanding with regard to tax law changes that were part of the Tax…
Hunting for Fisher-Paykel Supply Line Fittings
Remember the dishwasher install I wrote about a few years back? (here’s the link) Well, another kitchen remodel has been underway, in a house that’s about to celebrate 100 years…
Quick Breakfast Sandwich
I have a vice. The only fast-food breakfast that ever interests me is a McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin with Egg. But it’s not the healthiest sandwich, especially when it usually comes…
Trip Summary
So after nearly 3 weeks, we’re back where we started, in Iowa City, Iowa. Of course, it’s March now, and I’ve just now finished writing about it. Don’t worry–there’s other…