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In May 2023, I purchased a Tesla, Model Y, Long Range after driving a Kia Niro EX Premium EV for 4 years. AutoPilot (Basic Cruise Control) & Enhanced AutoPilot My Tesla... [read more]

Can I Buy an EV which Can be Flat Towed?   This question is one of many that has started to be heard more frequently, and it will become more important as increasing numbers of... [read more]

How about a 48-Volt (Chassis) Battery System? …. Finally !   In 1999, I read an article that automotive power systems would likely move to a 42-Volt standard. I’d read about a... [read more]

Corrosion Prevention: Solving the "Does Not Work Issue”   One common question that I get asked is: "Why doesn’t ‘XYZ’ work?” At times it is because a physical component has... [read more]

This TechTip is the fifth in a series of six, that covers the twelve-volt (12V) battery and power systems used in modern RVs.  All RVs depend upon a reliable twelve-volt (12V) power source,... [read more]

Imagine that you and your significant other spent months trying to determine which RV would be your next new coach. Both of you agree on the 2021 make and model however your dealership does not... [read more]

You are thrilled that your new RV is equipped with a factory installed patio awning with an integrated LED light strip mounted on the roller. You arrive at your first campsite, set up the coach... [read more]

Wouldn’t is be great if you could charge your EV (tow car) at your campsite, when travelling with your RV? You Can! …. And most often EV charging is no additional cost!!  We have a... [read more]

In addition to changing the incandescent bulb in the high mounted, large drivers side utility light to LED, I added some changes to the way water is connected to the Bounder.   ... [read more]

Front Coach Area: (Continued) The Bounder’s owner manuals came in a handy Fleetwood carrying case; however they are all loose inside it. When trying to find a particular manual, it became... [read more]