Safety & Recalls
CPSC's 2026 Warning: Stop Using Male-to-Male Extension Cords
A cord with two male ends is a stop-use issue, not a shortcut for an RV or emergency power problem.
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Safety & Recalls
A Portable Heater Needs More Than an Available Outlet
Confirm appliance instructions, electrical suitability, clearance, and a sleeping plan before relying on a portable heater.
Safety & Recalls
Give a Portable Power Station a Safe Charging Space
Use the exact model's temperature, ventilation, cable, and charging instructions before putting a power station into an RV routine.
Safety & Recalls
Sleeping Capacity Is Not a Motorhome Passenger Plan
Identify approved travel seats and resolve child-restraint compatibility before choosing a motorhome for a group trip.
Safety & Recalls
Give Navigation a Passenger Job Before the RV Moves
Reduce competing demands on the driver with a clear route brief, a stopping rule, and practical passenger responsibilities.
Safety & Recalls
Build an RV Schedule That Allows You to Stop Driving
Use sleep, realistic mileage, and a changeable arrival plan to keep fatigue from becoming a deadline problem.
Safety & Recalls
Know the Trailer's Breakaway System Before Towing
Identify the fitted equipment, use its exact test instructions, and keep battery and service checks in the departure routine.
Safety & Recalls
Igloo 90-Quart Cooler Recall: Check Both 2025 Notices
The rolling cooler recall expanded in May 2025. Match the model and manufacturing date, then use the official remedy.
Safety & Recalls
Read the Fire Extinguisher Before You Need It
Identify the extinguisher, check its condition and service instructions, and keep escape as the first priority.
Gear & Reviews
What Is Your Battery Monitor Actually Telling You?
Choose battery monitoring around useful information, installation support, and a record you can understand.