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You can protect sharp RV corners from tearing a cover by padding every contact point with soft, weather-resistant material. Pool noodles, foam pipe insulation, tennis balls, folded fabric, and...

You can stop RV ladder feet from sinking by placing the ladder on firm, level ground whenever possible. If the soil is still slightly soft, use a wide, rigid board or compatible ladder base support...

A hitch cargo carrier blocks your backup camera because it sits inside the camera’s low rear viewing angle. The carrier frame may cover part of the image, while coolers, totes, bags, or other tall...

Yes, vehicle exhaust can melt or damage cargo on a hitch carrier. Hot exhaust aimed directly at plastic totes, cargo bags, straps, coolers, or other heat-sensitive gear can cause warping, scorching...

A hitch carrier interferes with parking sensors because the carrier or its cargo sits inside the area those sensors monitor. The sensors detect the carrier as a nearby obstacle, which can cause...

A folding hitch carrier latch usually sticks because weight binds the locking pin, the holes become misaligned, or rust and road debris seize the moving parts. A bent pin, worn bracket, or damaged...

You can prevent rust around hitch-carrier welds and pins by keeping them clean and dry, repairing damaged coatings quickly, and protecting moving metal parts with the correct lubricant or corrosion...

Yes, a rear-mounted spare tire can interfere with a hitch cargo carrier. It may block installation, prevent folding, contact loaded cargo, or limit rear-door access. The good news is that most...

Cargo-carrier tie-down straps usually loosen because cargo settles, compresses, or shifts while driving. Hitch-carrier movement, poor strap routing, incorrect ratchet threading, worn hardware, and...