RV Freedom with Solar Panels, Batteries & an Inverter
August 25th, 2010 
Steve S. 
When I bought my first RV (trailer) I had visions of freedom, traveling, and being able to stay in the middle of the woods or parked next to a lake for days or even weeks at a time. The whole purpose of an RV was to get away from other people and enjoy some solitude. I still remember my first trip. The day after we got our first trailer we headed to the woods and planned to stay there for three days. The first day was excellent. We found a quiet spot in the woods, setup camp, and began to enjoy the amenities of our new trailer. No more sleeping on the floor of a damp tent. We had a real bed, bathroom, and even a small refrigerator. That night we stayed up late playing cards while listening to our favorite CD’s on our new CD player.
Showcase: The Squidget
August 25th, 2010 Steve S. 
Like many homemade travel trailers, the Squidget was born into the mind of an avid designer and self-described ‘builder of things’. Looking to make a return to camping in 2005, Dale Summers took the knowledge he gained designing and building a fishing boat and countless other woodworking projects, including children’s play furniture that he sold in craft shows, and put to work designing himself a homemade travel trailer. He describes his woodworking skills as intermediate and his goals were simple. It needed to be hard sided so there would be no lengthy setup times. It had to be tall enough for a person to stand up in, and finally, it had to be light enough to be towed by a 4-cylinder pickup. This is what he came up with:
Convert a Cargo Trailer into an RV
August 23rd, 2010 Steve S. 
Converting a cargo trailer into your very own homemade RV can be as simple or as complex as you like. Cargo trailers are available in a wide range of sizes and heights so you’ll be sure to find the one that fits. Their wide open interiors give you plenty of space to create your ideal layout. Many models feature a side door and either a ramp or double doors at the rear. Smaller trailers can be towed with most compact SUV’s and trucks making them a good choice for people without a large tow vehicle.
Trailer Tires – Choosing and Maintaining
August 23rd, 2010 Steve S. Recreational vehicle trailers come in many shapes and sizes. There are also many different name for RV trailers, such as popup campers, fifth wheel campers and travel trailers. Whilst they may all be different in their shapes and size, one thing is common amongst them: trailer tires.
Simple Security to Protect Your Hard Work
August 23rd, 2010 Steve S. You’ve spent countless hours and a good bit of hard earned money on building your dream RV, only to find that some unscrupulous character made off with it in the middle of the night. Perhaps the following article by Tobias Zimmer will provide you with a few simple ideas that will help keep all your hard work safe and secure.
Camper Trailers and Small Cars
August 21st, 2010 Steve S. 
It’s no secret that more and more people are choosing to downsize their family vehicles. Small cars are cheaper, burn less fuel and fit into crowded Walmart parking lots, but are generally not recommended for towing. Those that are usually carry a paltry 1,000lb tow rating, at least in North America. Our European friends drive the same vehicles as we do, but enjoy much greater weight ratings. Don’t believe me? Guess what car won Caravan Times’ ‘Tow Vehicle of the Year’? Yep, a VW Golf, rated in North America for a maximum towing weight of 1,000lbs!
RV Trailer Frames – How to Choose?
August 21st, 2010 Steve S. 
One of the earliest steps in designing your homemade RV trailer is deciding on which type of frame best suits your needs. You usually have three options: convert an existing trailer, buy a bolt-together trailer kit (most commonly a folding utility frame) or building your own frame from scratch. In this article we will take a closer look at each of these choices and discover some of the benefits and drawbacks of each type.