DFW Campers RV Guides You Can Actually Use
Maintenance tips, towing advice, Texas camping spots and honest buying guides. Written by camper owners in Dallas-Fort Worth who'd rather fix it themselves.
Most Popular Guides
The articles DFW campers read most. Start here.
Trailer Plug Wiring Diagrams with Color Codes
7-pin, 6-pin, 5-pin and 4-pin connectors. Wire gauge chart and step-by-step hookup.
Trailer Weight Chart and Tow Capacity by VIN
GVWR for every trailer type. Look up your truck's tow rating and pick the right hitch class.
RV Water Tank Guide — Sizing, Sanitizing and Hookup
Fresh, gray and black tanks. Sanitizing steps, filtration options and campground hookup.
25 Best Campgrounds in Texas
State parks, national parks and hidden gems organized by region. Drive times from DFW included.
Explore by Category
Pick a topic. Every guide is written to save you money at the RV shop.
Wiring & Electrical
Trailer wiring, solar setups, batteries and electrical troubleshooting
6 guides →
Plumbing & Water
Water pumps, winterizing, black tanks and toilet repairs
6 guides →
Towing & Setup
Weight charts, hitches, leveling and tongue weight guides
5 guides →
Buying Guides
Trailer comparisons, reviews and what to look for before buying
5 guides →
Texas Camping
DFW campgrounds, state parks, lake spots and RV storage
4 guides →
Camper Living
Full-time costs, insurance, mail forwarding and RV life logistics
3 guides →
Maintenance & Repair
Roof repair, slide-outs, seals and seasonal maintenance
3 guides →
Latest Guides
Fresh content for DFW campers and RV owners.
RV Fresh Water Tank Guide - Sizing, Sanitizing and Maintenance
Everything about RV water tanks — fresh, gray and black. Tank sizes, sanitizing steps, water filtration options, faucet replacement and campground hookup instructions.
Feb 14, 2026
Best Trucks for Towing a Travel Trailer in 2026
Compare the best towing trucks by capacity, payload and real-world performance. Half-ton, 3/4-ton and diesel rankings for pulling travel trailers and fifth wheels.
Feb 14, 2026
Class C RV Guide - Best Models, Layouts and What to Know
Class C motorhome buying guide with top models compared, floor plan layouts, pricing and four-season options. What to look for before buying a Class C RV.
Feb 14, 2026
How to Buy a Used RV - Inspection Checklist
Used RV buying checklist with what to inspect, what to avoid and how to negotiate. Covers water damage, drivetrain checks, pricing and red flags on travel trailers and motorhomes.
Feb 14, 2026
Best Places to Camp in Texas - 25 Top Campgrounds
The best camping spots in Texas from state parks to hidden gems. RV-friendly campgrounds, tent sites, lake spots and hill country retreats across the state.
Feb 14, 2026
30 Amp vs 50 Amp RV Service - Which Do You Need?
Understand the difference between 30 amp and 50 amp RV electrical service. What each handles, how to identify your setup, adapter safety and when you need to upgrade.
Jan 31, 2026
Why DFW Campers?
RV repair shops charge $100-$150 per hour. Most of the work they do takes basic tools and 30 minutes. We write the guides that save you from those bills.
Based in Dallas-Fort Worth, we focus on what Texas campers actually deal with — heat management, hail damage, winter prep and finding the best state park sites before they book out.