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Multi-Stage RV Water Filters: When You Need More Than a Single Inline Filter

September 7, 2026September 7, 2026 Mike Dawson

When one inline filter isn’t enough. Verified specs, stage comparison, and certification guidance for multi-stage RV canister filter systems.

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The 15-Year RV Loan Trap: Physical Reality vs. Loan Balance After 7 Years

August 23, 2026August 17, 2026 Mike Dawson
Cracked lap sealant along the roof-to-sidewall seam of a seven-year-old travel trailer in a desert storage lot

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

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DIY Van Conversion vs Buying a Camper Van: The Real 10-Year Cost

August 15, 2026August 11, 2026 Mike Dawson

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.

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New vs Used RV: The Real Long-Term Cost Comparison

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Mike Dawson
A newer shiny motorhome next to an older weathered one, a new versus used RV comparison

New vs used RV, decided on total 10-year cost, not sticker price: why the age sweet spot usually wins, when new is worth the premium, and how to buy used safely.

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The RV Mistakes That Cost Owners the Most (and How to Avoid Them)

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Mike Dawson
An RV owner discovering a brown water stain and soft floor inside a motorhome with a flashlight

The RV mistakes that quietly cost owners the most over 10 years, from a certified inspector – ignoring water, buying damaged, skipping the inspection – and exactly how to avoid each.

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The Best RV Inspection Tools: What a Certified Inspector Actually Uses

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Mike Dawson
RV inspection tools on a workbench: moisture meter, multimeter, clamp meter, flashlight, gloves and leak-detector spray

The RV inspection tools a certified inspector actually uses to check a used RV before buying – moisture meter, multimeter, clamp meter, battery tester and gas leak detector, how each works and which to buy.

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Reliability vs Purchase Price: What Really Matters When You Buy a Used RV

August 22, 2026July 21, 2026 Mike Dawson
An inspector's gloved hand and flashlight examining the rusty chassis, suspension, and leaf spring under a used RV

Why reliability beats a low purchase price on a used RV, from a certified inspector: verify the paperwork, check safety and structure first, and read the warning signs of costly failures.

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The RV Buying & Ownership Decisions That Save You Thousands (A 10-Year View)

July 23, 2026July 21, 2026 Mike Dawson
A mature couple inspecting a used Coachmen motorhome on a dealer lot before buying

The RV buying and ownership decisions that actually save you thousands over 10 years, from a certified vehicle inspector: water, structure, reliability, and the age sweet spot.

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The Pre-Purchase RV Inspection Checklist: What an Inspector Checks First

August 22, 2026July 21, 2026 Mike Dawson
A moisture meter reading a damp RV wall by flashlight - the $15,000 problem an inspector catches first

A certified inspector’s pre-purchase RV inspection checklist: spot water damage, failing systems, and structural rot before you buy a used RV – with the exact tools and numbers.

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How to Avoid Low Clearances in an RV: The Safe Routing Guide (2026)

August 5, 2026July 18, 2026 Mike Dawson
Large motorhome approaching a low clearance bridge warning sign on rural road

Every RV routing mistake starts the same way: trusting a GPS that doesn’t know your height. Here’s how to never get stuck under a bridge again.

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