<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rivet Resource]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rivet Resource]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:01:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rivetresource.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How I Used a Jeep 4xe to Run Airstream AC Off-Grid (Basecamp 16X and Flying Cloud 23FB)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Airstream upgrade I did was not inside the trailer. It was in the tow vehicle, so a small camper could live on 25 acres without a generator all night.]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/how-i-used-a-jeep-4xe-to-run-airstream-ac-off-grid-basecamp-16x-and-flying-cloud-23fb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">148782b3-07d7-4f97-a6a1-61767546f983</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:48:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21ed3f_e98a7799e1be47099ad88f4b161e6ea4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Privacy Policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Rivet Resource collects, uses, and stores information in the app and on this site.]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/privacy-policy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">007615a7-ef7d-474b-ade9-626de64fb732</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:56:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Rivet Resource Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Year, model, and floor plan first. Then answers and product matches.]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/how-rivet-resource-works</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cf5ece23-b393-4961-8463-25a1695edb79</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:56:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affiliate Disclosure]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Rivet Resource is compensated when you buy recommended products.]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/affiliate-disclosure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8bd2174a-3feb-4ad6-b11d-28c436501e6d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:56:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terms of Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rules for using the Rivet Resource app and website.]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/terms-of-use</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cee7e35b-9443-4b1b-b747-dcfcc0e71aa0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:56:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[About Rivet Resource]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rivet Resource is my working notebook for travel-trailer life — real installs, real power math, and the gear that actually sticks after the unpacking high wears off. I write from the driver's seat and from under the couch, because that is where the wiring lives.]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/about-rivet-resource-9a569c0e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8e0d68af-9a57-4417-aa02-1da4a3a0c1da</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:48:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21ed3f_a399f218554f41f3a8dc21b5d7845a70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[About Rivet Resource]]></title><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/about-rivet-resource</link><guid isPermaLink="false">42311390-b565-43c9-911a-f73cb96b7fee</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:47:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21ed3f_a399f218554f41f3a8dc21b5d7845a70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Condensation Control Inside Aluminum Trailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aluminum-skinned trailers can show heavy condensation when warm, moist interior air meets cold walls and windows. Controlling moisture protects insulation, cabinetry, and skin from long-term drip stains and hidden corrosion. The fix is mostly habit: move moist air out and keep interior surfaces above the dew point when you can.]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/condensation-control-inside-aluminum-trailers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c8781dbb-3d3b-4110-9200-324b39f1636a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:56:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21ed3f_42061e04ba014b3ba062ec87b15edd23~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winterizing Your Travel Trailer Plumbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[One hard freeze with water in the lines can split a PEX fitting, crack a faucet body, or ruin a water heater or pump. On an Airstream, a lot of the plumbing runs behind curved interior panels and under the floor, so a freeze repair is rarely quick. Winterizing is mostly about getting water out and, if you choose, putting RV antifreeze in its place. Plan on an hour or two the first time. It gets faster once you know where your trailer's drains and valves are.]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/winterizing-your-travel-trailer-plumbing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b6814d2d-cf24-4e3d-bbeb-862d21d8af42</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:56:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21ed3f_42061e04ba014b3ba062ec87b15edd23~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spare Tire Carrier and Lug Torque Checklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spare does no good if the carrier fails on the highway or the lug hardware is wrong for a safe change. A short checklist covers mount security, spare tire condition, and torque discipline for both the road wheels and the spare. Build the checks into your pre-trip walkaround. Carrier InspectionWhether you use a rear bumper carrier, tongue carrier, or under-frame mount, inspect welds, bolts, hinge pins, lock mechanisms, and safety cables before trips. Confirm the tire cannot swing into the...]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/spare-tire-carrier-and-lug-torque-checklist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7389579d-da0a-4391-bf9c-32c613ca9021</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:56:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leveling a Travel Trailer Without Overworking Jacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The corner jacks on most travel trailers, Airstreams included, are stabilizers. They are designed to stop the trailer from rocking when you walk around inside, not to lift it level. Cranking a corner off the ground with a stabilizer, or running a drill until the motor stalls, puts loads on the jack, its mounting, and the frame that they were not built to carry. The good news is that leveling properly is also faster once you have a routine. Blocks do the leveling, the tongue jack handles front...]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/leveling-a-travel-trailer-without-overworking-jacks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9ed83f93-4b2b-48a2-a5b3-a77b96875ed6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propane Leak Check Before Every Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Propane runs the furnace, the water heater on many models, the cooktop, and on older Airstreams the absorption refrigerator. It is also the one system on the trailer that can go from minor annoyance to real danger in a single bad fitting. Towing shakes every connection on the A-frame for hours at a time, so a leak check before every trip is cheap insurance. It takes about ten minutes once you have done it a few times.]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/propane-leak-check-before-every-trip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b01b64d2-0b07-42e6-9c9f-01bb013a56a6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brake Controller Gain Settings for Safe Stops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your Airstream's electric brakes only work as well as the controller in the tow vehicle tells them to. Set the gain too low and the truck does most of the stopping while the trailer pushes. Set it too high and the trailer wheels lock, flat-spot the tires, and can start a slide. The right setting is not a number from a forum post. It depends on your tow vehicle, your trailer's weight that day, the road surface, and the condition of the brakes themselves. Here is how I dial it in and keep it...]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/brake-controller-gain-settings-for-safe-stops</link><guid isPermaLink="false">746659ea-64e0-4a40-a7ed-c689f3a50d98</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Check Trailer Tire Pressure and Load Range]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trailer tires live a harder life than the tires on your tow vehicle. They carry a heavy, mostly static load, they get scrubbed sideways on every tight turn of a tandem axle, and they sit for weeks or months between trips. Most trailer blowouts trace back to the same root cause: a tire that was underinflated, overloaded, or simply too old. Checking pressure correctly and knowing what your load range means takes a few minutes and protects the aluminum skin and wheel wells of your Airstream from...]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/how-to-check-trailer-tire-pressure-and-load-range</link><guid isPermaLink="false">721a072c-c5f2-405c-88a2-cca5fa687c0a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:56:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh Water Tank Sanitizing Step by Step]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanitizing the fresh water tank and lines keeps taste and odor under control and reduces bacterial growth after storage or plumbing work. The process is straightforward, but timing, bleach strength, and thorough flushing matter. Plan for a quiet afternoon so the solution can dwell long enough to do its job. When to SanitizeSanitize after long storage, after any tank or plumbing repair, if water smells musty or earthy, or at the start of a camping season. If you suspect contamination from a...]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/fresh-water-tank-sanitizing-step-by-step</link><guid isPermaLink="false">45241cd6-d020-4f4b-9bd9-6823a0316531</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:56:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[12V Power Drop Diagnosis on Older Travel Trailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[On an older Airstream, 12-volt trouble usually shows up sideways. The lights dim when the water pump kicks on. The furnace fan spins but never lights. The power tongue jack groans. Or everything is fine on shore power and dies an hour after you unplug. Almost every one of these traces back to a short list of causes: a tired battery, a converter that is not charging, a bad connection, or something quietly draining the battery while it sits. A cheap multimeter and a methodical approach will...]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/12v-power-drop-diagnosis-on-older-travel-trailers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64acc364-3813-4e6b-a807-3c6b98b56c73</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:56:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight Distribution Hitch Setup Basics for Travel Trailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weight distribution hitch spreads tongue weight across the tow vehicle and trailer axles so the ride stays level and steering stays predictable. Getting the setup right matters more than buying the highest-rated hitch on the shelf. Many first-time owners assume any adjustable hitch is set when the bars click into place. In practice, you are balancing geometry, spring-bar tension, and real cargo weight. What Weight Distribution DoesWithout distribution bars, a heavy trailer tongue can unload...]]></description><link>https://www.rivetresource.com/post/weight-distribution-hitch-setup-basics-for-travel-trailers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7f791c38-18ed-4828-b5b9-575e54775a40</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:53:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Daniel Brock</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>