RV Jam

The small living and kitchen area in my 24 foot fifth-wheel RV means that cooking on the gas range can heat up the space, even with the range hood. I read up on induction cooktops and ordered one, as they heat only the pan or pot, not the air. It works great, but care must be taken to choose the right setting for cooking temperature. This thing can boil water in under a minute!

The first thing I noticed about my small fifth-wheel RV was the lack of adequate kitchen counter and storage space. With the slide out, there is plenty of room for this kitchen island. As I only plan on moving the RV two or three times a year for seasons, I can simply pull in...See more

My first two RVs were hitch pull travel trailers, so buying a fifth wheel, even a small 25 footer, was a learning experience for me. I bought a 1997 Chevy Silverado C2500 because it was a one-owner with only 53,000 miles to pull it. Overkill, but a great truck. Because it had been a farm truck, it had a gooseneck ball setup. I did some research and found the Andersen Ultimate Fifth-Wheel hitch. It pulls well and is easy to remove when not in use so the whole truck bed is available.