RV Tire Pressure: How to Set It Right (Chart + Seasons)
Learn how to master RV tire pressure for safe, fuel-efficient travels. Discover tips for RVs, travel trailers, and motorhomes.
How to Read a Tire Date Code (and When RV Tires Are Too Old)
Knowing how to read a tire date code takes ten seconds and can save you from a blowout. Every tire sold in the US carries a DOT code, and its last four digits tell you exactly when the tire was made. On an RV or trailer, that date matters more than the tread, because most … Read more
RV Tires: An Inspector’s Guide to Age, Pressure & Blowouts
After 19 years in vehicle inspection, the tire problem I recorded most often was not worn-out tread. It was pressure: tires run too soft or pumped too hard, because the owner never looked up the values the manufacturer specifies for that vehicle. Most drivers don’t read the technical documentation, so they guess, and the guess … Read more
Multi-Stage RV Water Filters: When You Need More Than a Single Inline Filter
When one inline filter isn’t enough. Verified specs, stage comparison, and certification guidance for multi-stage RV canister filter systems.
Off-Grid Resale Impact: 12V Propane vs. Lithium & Solar Upgrades in US RVs
By Mohamed NajibFounder of RVGeo & Certified Technical Inspector Boondocking has changed what used-RV buyers look for. A decade ago, a shopper walking a lot cared about layout, mileage, and whether the awning worked. Today a growing share of them open the battery compartment first. Rigs with a documented lithium and solar system sell faster … Read more
The 15-Year RV Loan Trap: Physical Reality vs. Loan Balance After 7 Years
By Mohamed NajibFounder of RVGeo & Certified Technical Inspector Extended financing terms lower the monthly payment. That is the entire appeal, and it works — stretching a loan from 10 years to 15 can drop a payment by well over $100 a month. What the longer term does not change is how fast the RV … Read more
US RV Market: Why Water Damage Destroys More Value Than an Accident (and Why Insurance Won’t Pay)
Water damage vs. collision: invisible moisture often wreaks the most havoc on an RV’s resale value in the US market. By Mike DawsonRVGeo Gear & Systems Specialist | Inspection Expertise by Mohamed Najib, Certified Technical Inspector Quick Definition What is latent water damage in an RV? Water intrusion that migrates behind interior walls and panels … Read more
RV Sun Damage: What UV and Heat Actually Damage First
UV and heat can damage more than RV paint. Learn what to inspect first, from headlights and tires to seals, roof components and solar setups.
DIY Van Conversion vs Buying a Camper Van: The Real 10-Year Cost
DIY conversion saves 40-60% upfront, but the 10-year picture depends on resale value, maintenance, and whether the electrical work was ever actually verified.
How Much Does a DIY Camper Van Electrical Build Really Cost? (Budget Tiers, 2026)
Real 2026 component pricing broken down by build tier — weekend/AGM, mid-range/lithium, and full-time/premium — so you can budget against your actual energy needs, not a guess.