TR Bowlin
Practical RV DIY How-To, RV Maintenance, RV Electrical & Off-Grid Systems
RV maintenance and system reliability are what keep you on the road instead of dealing with problems in camp. This site focuses on practical DIY RV maintenance, electrical systems, and off-grid camping based on real-world testing and long-term use. From routine inspections to solar power and system upgrades, the goal is simple: keep your RV reliable, efficient, and ready for the road while saving money by doing it yourself.
RV Maintenance Library
Keep your RV reliable, powered, and ready to travel. From maintenance and inspections to electrical systems and off-grid setups, RV Tip & Tricks that make camping and traveling in an RV fun and enjoyable. Learn from my 40 years of RV ownership what works in the field and why.
RV Electrical and Off-Grid Systems
Build a DIY, dependable off-grid power system with solar and lithium batteries.
RV Maintenance and Inspection
Keep your RV reliable with practical inspections, maintenance guides, and real-world troubleshooting.
RV Tips and How-To
Improve RV performance with proven techniques, practical upgrades, and system optimization.
The Bio-Geo Method
The Bio-Geo Method is a simple, field-tested approach to keeping RV holding tanks odor-free and tank sensors working properly. Developed through years of real-world use, it focuses on proper flushing, borax for odor control, and targeted cleaning with dish soap and a concentrated degreaser to prevent buildup. It replaces expensive treatments with a repeatable process that works. Across more than 2,800 YouTube comments, not one person has said it failed.
Popular RV How To Articles
Affordable Off-Grid RV Power: Eco-Friendly Upgrades That Actually Work
Budget off-grid RV power isn’t just possible, it’s practical. With the right eco-friendly upgrades to your RV, you can extend … Read more
RV Boondocking Tips: 10 Essential Ways to Conserve Water and Power
RV boondocking tips are essential for anyone who wants to camp off-grid while conserving water and battery power. Boondocking, also … Read more
RV Battery Charging from your Tow Vehicle
RV Battery Charging from your Tow Vehicle is a popular and easy option. You use the alternator on your tow … Read more
RV Maintenance and Inspection Checklist Hub
Protecting your investment shouldn’t feel like a second career. I’ve distilled four decades of life on the road into 4 customized, comprehensive RV Maintenance and Inspection Checklists for you to use when completing an annual inspection. This will take the guesswork out of your annual service. An annual, comprehensive inspection of your RV every spring before you hit the road will help prevent many of the common RV failures that can ruin a camping trip in a minute.
Motorhome Specific Inspection Checklist
Visit this link to download the Motorhome Annual Inspection and Maintenance Checklist. It covers all Class A, B, or C vehicles.
Fifth Wheel Specific Inspection Checklist
Visit this link to download the Fifth Wheel Annual Inspection and Maintenance Checklist
Travel Trailer Specific Inspection Checklist
Visit this link to download the Travel Trailer Annual Inspection and Maintenance Checklist. It covers all towable travel trailers.
Truck Camper Specific Inspection Checklist
Visit this link to download the Truck Camper Annual Inspection and Maintenance Checklist.
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Travel Stories and Adventures
Travel stories and adventures follow real trips across the West, combining fishing, select campground tours, photography, and hands-on exploration. Having lived in the region my entire life, I share fishing adventures, off-road travel, and discovery across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and surrounding areas, highlighting landscapes, camps, access points, and the places that shape the experience.
Montana Fishing License 2026 Changes: What Anglers Must Know
If you plan to fish in Montana this year, you need to understand the new Montana fishing license 2026 requirements. According to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the 2026 license year begins March 1, 2026, and all fishing licenses must now be processed through the official Montana FWP online licensing system. This change affects how … Read more
Train Spotting – Union Pacific’s 844 Steam Engine
Climbing the hill out of Glenns Ferry, Idaho this is the Union Pacific Railroad’s 844 Steam Locomotive.
Mountain Bluebird
This is the Idaho State Bird (also Nevada), a male Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides). Appropriately, this was taken in Idaho near Henrys Lake. They are insect eaters and cavity nesters. As much as 80% of their diet is insects and they often use abandoned woodpecker nests as habitat. The Mountain Bluebirds’ favorite habitat is the … Read more
Syringa – The Idaho State Flower
The Idaho State flower is the Syringa. This was taken at the Magic Reservoir Dam in south central Idaho. The species is known as Philadelphus lewisii and was named in honor of Meriwether Lewis, who extensively wrote about the flower in his journal.
Meadow Lake Campground: A Mountain Oasis in Southeast Idaho
I have fond memories of Meadow Lake Campground and the Gilmore area of southeast Idaho, dating back to Boy Scouts in the early 70s. It is a fantastic campground nestled into the west slope of the Lemhi Mountains about 22 miles south of Leadore, Idaho, on Idaho 28. You’ll pass through Gilmore, Idaho, known as … Read more
Silver Creek Campground Idaho: Free Camping and Fishing Near the Silver Creek Preserve
Learn more about the excellent dry camping around Silver Creek in Idaho
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