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What To Do When An RV Waste Tank (Black/Grey) Won’t Drain

February 28, 2025October 30, 2023 by Jenni

If you have little or no water coming out of your RV grey or black tank you can try these easy things to unclog it and get things draining again.

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Categories RV, Tips & Tricks, Water, Propane & Sewer 25 Comments
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Pro Tips: How To Keep RV Holding Tanks Clog & Odor-Free

February 28, 2025February 15, 2024 by Jenni

Keeping your RV waste/holding tanks from smelling and clogging is harder than you think. Here’s how to keep your black & grey tanks in good shape and clog free.

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How Do I Stop My Clothes From Getting Damp In An RV Closet?

February 24, 2025April 8, 2024 by Jenni

RV closets are a common place for moisture to build up which causes mold and damp smelly clothes. Here are a few ways to prevent that from happening.

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Den-Dry Mattress Underlay Review – Stop RV Mattress Mold

February 20, 2025September 20, 2022 by Jenni

The first place mold starts to grow in an RV is under the mattress. The Den-Dery mattress underlay is an easy, perminent way to stop bad moisture and mold.

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Categories Reviews, RV, Tips & Tricks 2 Comments
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How To Set Up At An RV Park Or Campground For Dummies

February 7, 2025March 27, 2024 by Jenni

There’s a lot to think about when setting up at an RV park or campground. This article will go over the basics along with what RV essentials you will need.

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Categories RV, Tips & Tricks, Travel 3 Comments
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RV Life Hack: Stop Moisture & Mold Growth Under RV Mattress

February 4, 2025February 1, 2023 by Jenni

Moisture under an RV mattress leads to mold which will destroy it and spread to the rest of the RV. Here are 3 simple ways to protect your mattress & RV.

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RV Depreciation Rates Per Year + Method To Calculate 2025

January 2, 2025June 27, 2023 by Jesse

Looking for RV depreciation rates per year? We’ve calculated the average rate for Class A, Class C, Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers + Methods to calculate it.

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Categories RV, Tips & Tricks 19 Comments
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How To Increase The Lifespan Of A 12 Volt Lithium Battery

December 17, 2024 by Jenni

Learn how to extend the lifespan of your 12-volt lithium battery with tips on charging, storage, and maintenance for RVers and off-grid solar users.

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How To Clean/Sanitize RV Water System And Holding Tanks

December 5, 2024October 24, 2023 by Jenni

Cleaning your RV water system, lines, and holding tanks should be done at least once a year. Let’s talk about how to sanitize with or without bleach.

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RV Camping on a Dime: 8 Easy Ways To Make RVing Affordable

September 8, 2024June 23, 2024 by Jenni

Experience more, spend less. Uncover the art of budget-friendly RV camping with these affordable strategies.

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Welcome to The Camping Nerd. We’re Jenni and Jesse. We travel full time in our RV and write about what we learn and share our experiences. This is also where we share our favorite RV and camping-related gear and accessories. Thank you for stopping by.

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