One of the greatest draws of owning and operating an RV is the sense of liberation. From the moment you sit behind the wheel for the first time, you become aware that your horizons are as vast and distant as the road itself. Whether its meandering through the Yukon or coasting through the Midwest, your RV gives you the ability to make your home wherever you please.

But without the right equipment, even the most adventurous traveler is going to be limited in their endeavors. One key issue that every RV owner needs to consider is sanitation. Sanitation may not be the first thing on your mind when you’re planning a trip, but it should be. The truth is that many potential sites for setting up your RV won’t have a sewage system to hook up to. You might be able to get by using your internal waste tank, but this option could limit the length of your stay, since you’d have to find a place to dump your waste that wasn’t directly on the site. Without a portable sewer tank , the number of potential campsites becomes limited.

But you bought an RV to escape these sorts of limits! That’s why portable sewer tanks are a crucial component for any serious RV owner. RVupgrades has a variety of portable waste tanks for you to choose from, ranging from 5 gallons all the way up to 35 gallons. Simply hook the portable waste tank to your holding tank. Most portable waste tanks have wheels to make carting to your dump location a breeze. After you’ve dumped your waste, you can flush out the inside of the tank by attaching any ¾” male garden hose and running water through it. The entire process is strikingly simple and will leave you wondering why you didn’t invest in a portable tank sooner.

RVupgrades has continued to supply quality RV components since our founding in 2002. We work hard to bring you the lowest prices possible on our full range of RV parts and accessories. Along with low prices, we offer fast, reliable shipping. After all, what good is a new portable waste tank if it arrives days after you were supposed to hit the road? And what good is a retailer if we neglect to give our customers the tools they need to make informed decisions about their purchases? That’s why we pride ourselves on giving you the specs and dimensions of all of our parts, so you can be sure that the part we send you is the perfect fit for your needs.

If you love travelling with others or simply want to be able to stay on site longer, portable sewer tanks are a no-brainer. Head on over to RVupgrades.com and browse our growing selection of portable tanks and other sanitation upgrades. If you have any questions about specific components or the virtues of portable waste tanks more generally, feel free to contact us and let our expert staff assist you with anything you might need.

Well, it’s looking like it’s nearly that time of year again – all across the US, the icy grasp of winter is finally giving way to green leaf sprouts and the warm rays of spring – yes, it’s finally almost camping season. For those outdoors lovers who make use of trailer RVs for all their excursions into the wilderness, that means hitching up the old trailer to your pickup for another year of hauling it out to all your favorite destinations in nature. If you’re a new owner of a trailer RV, or looking to buy one, you may have a major decision to make before packing everything up and rolling out: which 5th wheel hitch is right for you?

For those scratching their heads right now, let me clear one thing up first: no, your trailer does not have a secret fifth wheel. A ‘5th wheel hitch’ is a hitching system that is designed to mount inside the bed of a pickup truck and typically allows the trailer a greater degree of freedom of rotation, due to it attaching above the bed itself. Needless to say, this is an important piece of equipment, and one that comes in a nearly limitless array of styles and configurations, all dependent upon the type of truck and trailer being used, as well as the demands of the terrain and conditions it will encounter. We at RVupgrades know this, and for that reason we carry a selection of many different hitches to satisfy every customer’s needs. Here, we’ll detail a couple of our more popular models, and what exactly makes them different.

The B&W Patriot Slider is one of the more technically advanced and flexible hitches on the market, and has become known as a go-to model for a solid blend of quality and affordability. 100% American made, this hitch is also a great option for owners of short bed pickups – the Patriot Slider is so named for its ability to slide a full foot down the length of the bed, allowing the driver to adjust for extra room in parking lot or off road situations where tight maneuvering is necessary, then switch back to standard towing mode when on the road.

For those concerned about total height, the Reese 30K Low Profile hitch might be worth looking into. Designed for as simple and quick a hook up process as possible, this hitch features a prominent actuating handle for easy access and side-tilt rocker design that minimizes frame stress and reduces the difficulty of trying to hitch up on uneven ground. As its name implies, the low profile design and 3-inch vertical adjustability allow you to attach your trailer safely without adding unnecessary height to your setup.

If these options sound good to you, then you ought to have a browse through our online store, as we offer these 5th wheel hitches at the best prices you’re likely to find on the Internet or anywhere else. And if they don’t...well, then you should definitely have a look around, because we offer a huge range of other hitches by the most trusted brands in the game. Just don’t take too long to decide – the warm weather is on its way, so hurry up and hop on to RVupgradestore.com today! We’re sure you’ll find something you like; or, give us a call and let us help you find everything you need for that smooth road trip you’re hoping for!