Hi, I’m Curtis Carper. I’ve been involved with RV’s all my adult life. I’ve personally owned every class or type of RV manufactured - from a pop up trailer to a 37’ coach. I've worked for a number of RV dealers and have 25 years experience as a mechanic. I hope you find my articles helpful as the greatest honor is to pass on knowledge gained through a life of experience. You can read more about my travels at Poor Man's RV Life.
RV Air Conditioner Maintenance

RV Air Conditioner Maintenance Must Do’s

Most RV air conditioners operate in similar ways. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your RV air conditioner lasts a long time, and keeps you cool.Most RV air conditioners operate in similar ways. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your RV air conditioner lasts a long time, and keeps you cool.

9 Ways To Screw Up Your RV’s Paint Job

Today’s RVs come with a wide selection of colors, dramatic graphics, and expensive multi-layered finishes. Often the paint job alone is well over $10,000 of the total purchase price. The last … Read more

BLM camping around Quartzsite

Where To Stay In Quartzsite, Arizona

Anyone who’s been into RVing long enough to think about escaping the snow-belt for winter is likely aware of that Mecca for RVers, Quartzsite, Arizona. During the winter months, over 1 million … Read more

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