There’s a scene in the sitcom “Home Improvement” where Tim Allen’s character tells wife Jill, “You know why I like tools? Because they fix things. You tear down a motor, see the problem, it’s right there – boom; it’s fixed.” Hey, DIYers, workshop fixer-uppers and RV and tent campers, you nodding in agreement? Projects, renovations and “honey dos” pop up. Things – slides, awnings and other devices – break. The campsite could use a little boost in livability, whether speeding up raising and lowering scissor jacks or putting in or out the awning, or adding some stereo sound, extra light or a fan to cool the still air.
With battery-powered and cordless tools and accessories, you can make short work – or lasting improvements – to your RV, travel trailer, tent, or wherever you call home.
RoadtripMojo first met our latest hammock winner at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park’s Suwannee Rising music festival last spring. Kym Campbell Eckard and husband, Joe, were camping on the Loop two spots down from us. When we weren’t at the Mushroom or Peach stages for The New Mastersounds, Melody Trucks Band, Lettuce, Dumpstaphunk, or Oteil & Friends, we were marveling at the Eckards’ rig. That bright blue Winnebago 
Looking to upgrade your camper’s stereo system? Aren’t we all? We met a couple at Lockn’ Music Festival – Kris Hall and Nick Mullins – who mostly gutted the stereo in their travel trailer and installed a serious system. Their story is below. Warning: Audiophiles will dig the depth of detail Nick queued up. Others’ eyes may glaze over. Pro Tip: Even if you don’t have a camper or care about AV, find people like Kris and Nick who do. They’ll have the best sound around.