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Hose Extender
The exterior windshield washer hose on our motorhome developed a leak that prevented the washer fluid from reaching the windshield. There is usually enough play or excess hose to cut out the...
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Time to Hit the Road
An atomic digital wall clock is a fantastic item for RVers. It comes in many different sizes and always has the correct information when I need the time, date and indoor temperature.Arlene...
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WATER HOSE HELPER
Many smaller motor-homes have a water-tank filler inlet that is separate from the city water connection. Filling the tank often requires patience while holding the hose in place and adjusting the...
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CURBSIDE CONVENIENCE
To make it more convenient to spray things off, I ran a hose from the street-side utility bay. A Y-fitting with valves was used to split the incoming water supply, and then the hose was routed across...
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Bottle Bungee
The wire retainer for the lower door shelf on my Norcold refrigerator was insufficient to keep bottles and containers from falling off the shelf while traveling or opening the door. To solve the...
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Hose Holder
At my house, the spigot I use to fill my fresh-water tank is about 40 feet from the RV. It used to be that, when I turned on the spigot, the water pressure blew the filler nozzle out of the horizontal...
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Out of Sight
We needed extra storage drawers in our motorhome, so I utilized the space under the sink in the galley. I removed the top shelf from the cabinet, mounted the drawers to the shelf and then reinstalled...
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No More Shower Door Leaks
The seal on the bottom of my motorhome’s shower door leaked. The small piece of plastic on the bottom of the door rubbed off and broke. I solved the problem by installing an RV rain gutter upside down....
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Stationary Soap Dispenser
Rather than have soap bouncing around in the sink or taking up space on a shelf in my motorhome, I installed a countertop soap dispenser next to the kitchen sink. It is a simple matter of drilling a...
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Neat and Dry
I wanted a towel rack in my utility bay to keep towels neat and to have a place for them to dry. I was unable to find a rack at my local hardware store that did not interfere with the other...
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Lighting the Way
We often return to our RV after dark, and fumbling for the light switch is a nuisance, even if we have a flashlight. We tried leaving a light on, but it attracts flying insects, and tends to deplete...
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Safer Knife Holder
We needed a place to store our knives and grater that would keep them sharp and our fingers safe from cuts. We fashioned custom holders and attached them securely to the side wall of our slideout...
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RACK ’EM UP
Here is a great way to keep real wine glasses safe while traveling, as well as just storing. My husband mounted the rod portion of a fishing pole rack on the wall of one of our cupboards. Make sure...
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CUT THE CLUTTER
I grew tired of a disorderly table that was littered with pens, TV remotes and travel literature. Nothing was commercially available, so I fashioned a receptacle for about $20. With some spare...
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No More Shake ’N’ Break
Having gone through various racks, and still having wine glasses jingle and turn over, I decided to make my own. I used two pieces of 2-by-4-inch lumber glued side by side (the length was determined...
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Handy Shelf
By using premade spindle rails and scrap lumber, I made some attractive spice/knickknack racks for the motorhome. Using a piece of paneling on the back of the rack makes for easier mounting. Will...
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Happy Driver Snack Pocket
I took an ordinary pocket-type potholder and added a wide piece of elastic to the back so it can be slipped onto the armrest of the front captain seats. This washable pocket is great for keeping the...
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Keeping the Tow Bar Dry
My tow bar cover was gathering moisture and water due to rain. My solution was to stand the tow bar on end. That way the safety cables and electrical connections are tucked inside and remain dry. My...
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Convenient Canned-Food Storage
We used to store canned goods on shelves behind cabinet doors. My wife often thought that the item she needed was behind some other cans. The simple fix was location, location, location. We decided to...
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Know Your Height
YouTube is full of videos of RVers who have lost their air conditioning units, and anything else on the roof, while driving under low overpasses. To prevent this from happening to me, I had a friend...
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