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Jan 23, 2025 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | RV Repairs |Tom Morton
If you’re using water in your RV, you’ll eventually need to dump your RV tanks. While campgrounds often have dump stations, knowing how to dump RV waste at home can be much more convenient. However, while it may be more convenient, it’s not always possible. Today, we’ll examine what you need to know to dump your RV tanks at home. Let’s get started!Rules and regulations regarding dumping waste from an RV tank at home will vary by your location and the type of sewer system.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | Tom Morton
Ask any RVer what matters most on the road, and they’ll often say “freedom” or “adventure.” But there’s another factor that’s easy to overlook: safety. When you’re driving a home on wheels, everything from crash protection to handling plays a critical role in how protected if something goes wrong. One of the biggest questions we get is, “Do RVs even have airbags?” The short answer: Some do, some don’t.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | Tom Morton
If you’ve never experienced a death wobble while driving, consider yourself lucky. It can present itself when you least expect it and be extremely stressful. If you do experience death wobble, you’ll know right away—you can’t miss it!So what is a death wobble, and how do you get out of it? Let’s take a closer look!A death wobble is when the front suspension of a vehicle suddenly vibrates. This causes an intense shaking felt through the steering wheel and the entire vehicle.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | Tom Morton
As RV experts and engineers, we’ve encountered a recurring question: Is RVing uncomfortable for larger or taller people? The answer is nuanced—it depends. Just as certain vehicles are better suited for tall or large individuals, the same holds true for RVs. As a 6-foot-tall person myself, I’ve definitely encountered RVs, layouts, and features that have made me uncomfortable.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | Tom Morton
Catalytic converter theft is rising across the United States. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), these crimes have increased by 1,215% from 2019 to 2021. And you could become their next victim in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, even if you park your car in the garage at night, thieves continue to target cars parked in parking lots and other public spaces. Today, we’re looking at why catalytic converter thefts are so common and how you can avoid becoming a victim.
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Oct 20, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | Tom Morton
Living on the road for a decade has taught us a lot about gear. We’ve tried all sorts of gadgets, tools, and equipment along the way. Some items didn’t make it through the years—either they broke, wore out, or were replaced by better versions. However, there’s a handful of things we’ve carried since the beginning that are still going strong. These reliable workhorses have become essential to our life on the road.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | Tom Morton
If you drive through any RV park you can see firsthand how paint can degrade over time—especially the upper sections of an RV. Heat and UV exposure really do a number on the paint, and in our case, the clear coat on the top edges of our RV started peeling off. It’s a common problem with RVs, especially the front caps on fifth wheels and upper radius areas (if painted). Since RVs are rarely garaged and often exposed to relentless sun and heat, they are rough on paint.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | RV Repairs |Tom Morton
As RV electronics age, it can be challenging to find replacement parts. If you can, they are often ridiculously expensive to replace. I’ve encountered this problem multiple times with lots of different things, but our motorhome is a particularly challenging situation. It’s a 2008 Monaco coach loaded with tech from that era, some of which is starting to fail. One of these incidents is with our Aqua-Hot diesel boiler, which heats the coach’s water and air.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
mortonsonthemove.com | Tom Morton
There’s a saying in the RV community, it’s not a question of if something will break on your RV, but when. No matter how much you spend, something will eventually break or stop working. It’s part of being an RV owner. However when something goes wrong its important to find a reliable RV repair shop. You want to know your rig is in good hands. I am an RV tech and have repaired almost every part of RV’s, and today, I am sharing five red flags you should watch for when selecting an RV repair shop.
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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.
