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2 months ago | 
mortonsonthemove.com | RV Newbie |Caitlin Morton
We always encourage somone looking for a particular RV to cast a wide net. This means using the internet and finding what you are looking for even if its a long way away. However doing this might tempt some to agree to purchase an RV without seeing it. Due to the high price of many rigs, this can be very risky for buyers. Scams are possible, and we hate to see anyone become a victim.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | RV Newbie |Tom Morton
It’s relaxing to rock back and forth in a rocking chair or feel the gentle sway of the waves when you’re on a boat. But when you’re living in a camper, that rocking feeling can get old fast. Thankfully, there’s more than one way to stabilize your RV. Today, we’re sharing several ways to keep your camper from rocking and how each method works. All RVs will have some type of movement. After all, they are on wheels and suspension. Plus, they have no foundation.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | RV Newbie |RV Repairs |Tom Morton
There’s not much worse than odors coming from your toilet, but it’s incredibly common in RVs. As an RV has to have its own sewer system, it’s common to get uncontrolled odors. Just think about how many times municipal systems that cost millions of dollars emit smells in cities; it’s a challenging problem. Today, we’re looking at why your RV toilet stinks and what you can do about it. We’ll share a few things you can do to have an odor-free RV before your next trip.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | RV Newbie |Tom Morton
Traversing a mountain pass can provide you with an opportunity to capture some incredible photographs. However, mountain passes can also test your brakes, transmission and engine. You can be in a grave situation if your brakes fail on a decline. Therefore, runaway truck ramps are familiar sights along roads in mountainous areas. So what do you do if you and your RV can’t stop going down a mountain? Can RVs use runaway truck ramps?
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | RV Newbie |Tom Morton
One of the most crucial tasks in RVing is hooking up an RV properly. If you skip a step or get distracted during the process, you can cause serious damage to your rig, your tow vehicle, or even cause a physical injury to you or a fellow camper. We’ve seen RVs dropped on trucks and almost rolled away from their owners. The smallest of mistakes while hooking up an RV can be extremely costly. Today, we’re sharing seven of the biggest mistakes we see people make when hooking up their RV.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | RV Living |RV Newbie |Cait Morton
An RV camping trip is supposed to be fun. Unfortunately, an annoying RV neighbor’s inconsiderate behavior can turn a dream trip into a nightmare. We’ve all been guilty of it at one point. So, let’s deep dive into several annoying behaviors you may be doing without realizing it. Annoying neighbors at home are bad enough. It’s even worse when you’re on vacation trying to relax! You might be that annoying neighbor without even realizing it.
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Aug 24, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | RV Newbie |Caitlin Morton
When someone chooses to take up the RV lifestyle, many of their family and friends don’t fully get it. We know because we’ve definitely experienced it — even from complete strangers! Without experiencing it themselves, many make assumptions about the lifestyle based on bias or media representations. You know, like we’re “living in a van down by the river.”Whether you’re an RVer or a friend, let’s take a look at some of the most common misrepresentations of those who choose this lifestyle.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | RV Newbie |Caitlin Morton
It’s quite often that RVers will get the question, “How do you live together in such a small space?” It doesn’t matter if you’re a traveling family of four or a couple; living in a small space can be challenging. It can also be stressful on your relationship with your significant other or spouse, so let’s look at a few relationship-saving tips for couples who RV. You won’t want to hit the road without them!The RV life just isn’t the same as the traditional sticks-and-bricks life.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | RV Newbie |Tom Morton
Knowing how your RV’s electrical system functions is fundamental for safety, functionality, and best maintenance practices. However, an overarching explanation can’t be found in every manual. And while I’m an electrical engineer, even I found myself scratching my head at some of the wiring and electrical peculiarities of RVs at the start. It’s a lot to wrap your head around!For all these reasons and more, let’s break down the RV electrical system.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | RV Newbie |RV Trailers |Tom Morton
Ever see a trailer on the highway rocking around, wiggling back and forth, and maybe even crossing lanes? Yikes, this is trailer sway. It happens because of a number of factors, and many times can be corrected. Weight distribution is a big part of safe towing and a weight distribution hitch can help with trailer sway. A weight distribution hitch is a tool that balances the connection between your vehicle and trailer.
