The Grey Ghost’s New Kitchen, Part 3: Demolition Down Low
This is when things really start to get interesting. Going into this phase of the project, I knew I’d have a lot of re-measuring to do and was expecting some…
The Grey Ghost’s New Kitchen, Part 2: Starting to Build Cabinets
So here’s where things get interesting. How do you build a nice set of kitchen cabinets with only small power tools? As it turns out, it’s not really all that…
The Grey Ghost’s New Kitchen
One of the biggest nagging complaints about the layout of the Grey Ghost was its kitchen. There was plenty of storage, but a lot of it was hard to access. …
Limit switches on Quadra/Bigfoot Hydraulic Levelling Systems
Let me start by saying the Bigfoot hydraulic leveling system is one of the best out there. Powered extend and retract, and in the case of the system I have,…
Door latches, part 2: Replacing an RV “trailer”-style door latch with an FMVSS 206-compliant “motorhome”-style latch
Keeping the RV entry door closed during travel is obviously important, especially when traveling with pets, kids, or anyone not familiar with what can happen. It’s probably less an issue…
Three-Way Circuits without a Three-Way Switch
Here’s the answer to an electrical question nobody’s asking: How do I operate a 3-way circuit without a three way switch? Why would I want to do that? As part…
Soud Vide Part 3: Cooking your first meal
Want to start from the beginning? Head to part 1. Lets walk through preparing a meal sous vide. For this meal we are going to cook beef. We got a…
Sous Vide Part 2: Getting the Gear
In part 1, we introduced sous vide cooking. This time around, we’ll be talking about the equipment we’ve used. There are a few popular models we haven’t tried yet, and…
Sous Vide Part 1: What does it mean for the RV lifestyle?
For the traveling RVer, the issue of eating well while on the road is a common one. It can be difficult to invest in a good home cooked meal when…
Easy way to a freshwater hose reel
Do you ever get frustrated rolling up a damp hose that’s collected all kinds of dirt and grass clippings? I know I did—especially in the humid south, when leaving in…