Nicholas Spence

As the nights get cooler here in Southern California, we all start thinking about making our homes cozy. Unfortunately, so do mice, rats, and insects. To them, your dark, quiet, and insulated RV looks like a five-star, all-inclusive resort. ​It’s a problem we see every fall and winter. An owner opens up their rig for a holiday trip, only to find the tell-tale signs of an infestation: chewed wires, destroyed insulation, and a major mess. The "good" news is that this is a common problem, the...

You’re on top of it. You’ve checked your tire pressure, you’re keeping an eye on the roof, and you plan to test the furnace before that first truly chilly night. That’s fantastic! But as RV Surgeons, we see the issues that pop up beyond  the basics. These are the small, overlooked tasks that can silently turn into trip-ending, budget-busting problems down the road. ​Fall is the perfect time to tackle these "pro-level" maintenance items, especially before the holiday travel season and the...

​ For any RV owner, the dream is freedom. It’s the ability to park by a remote Southern California beach or deep in the Anza-Borrego desert and still enjoy the comforts of home. But that freedom is entirely dependent on one of the most critical, and often misunderstood, components of your rig: your house battery system. It's the beating heart of your off-grid experience, powering your lights, water pump, furnace fan, and refrigerator. When it fails, your adventure can come to a screeching...