Got an older RV? Manuals are a treasure If a brand new rig is way out of your financial reach, you may settle for a “pre-loved” (as some charitably put it) rig. At the price, you could be settling for some “project” work, just as we did when we bought a well-worn truck camper. We found out in a hurry--and so will you--that having manual's for your RV equipment are a god-send.
Dealing with a motorhome tire blowout A blown tire while driving your car can be a frightening experience. But contemplating such an experience if behind the wheel of a motorhome can give even the most experienced RVer cold chills. But a blown tire on an RV, regardless of its size or type, is not a "game ender." Keeping a cool head and reacting properly can mean a safe--and stable--outcome. It's a matter of understanding and applying some simple rules.
Finding REAL fuel discounts Many RV folks are some of the most frugal people we've ever met. Of course, if you're on a limited or fixed income, if you want to stay in the RV lifestyle, you've got to be. One of the largest expenses in the lifestyle has to be that of fuel. So keeping an eye on the price of fuel can make a big difference in how far your RV dreams will take you. There are ways you really can save money on fuel.
RV refrigerator is different breed from home fridge The refrigerator in your RV is not like the one in your house. For one thing, it will work on LP gas as well as electricity. How an RV refrigerator cools is a very different process from your fridge back home.
Driving your RV: How to avoid a dangerous rollover If you drive a motorized RV, you are more likely to roll it over than if you drive a passenger car. Here, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is advice about why rollovers happen and how to prevent them
Checklists can make your RVing a lot happier After yanking out a shore power cable, pulling out a sewer hose, and near miss or two with a raised TV antenna, a checklist now saves our bacon. You can save yours too.
Can you trust your RV gauges? Somewhere in your RV is a control panel that, when pushing a button, you're told the status of your RV tanks. Fresh water, gray water, black water, and electrical battery charge. Many RVers are dismayed when they find those tell-tales don't always tell the truth. Here's some ways to get to the truth of the matter.
Is your RV prepared for quick trips? One of the joys of having an RV is the ability to do spur-of-the-moment trips. Get off work for the week? Why not take a couple of days and just "get away from it all"? You can--provided your RV is ready when you are.
Mirror, mirror on the RV: Understanding tail swing Peering in the mirror of your motorcoach and see, alas! What used to be your pride and joy RV is no longer fair, having played havoc with a gas pump. You've just experienced the phenomena that school bus drivers call tail swing. Here's how to deal with it.
RV water, Part 2: Helpful fittings to have and to hold In our last installment, we talked about choosing and using the right fresh water hose for your RV. But before you hang the hose on the tap, there are helpful devices you might need to make your RVing experience easier. We also help you get your freshwater tank clean--and keep it that way.
RV water: The hose knows Part of using an RV is learning to become your own "utility company." Without water, there's no drinking, no washing, and no 'flushin' the pot.' For RVers, water is a critical issue. We'll talk about RV water in our next couple of installments. Right now we'll discuss the matter of getting water into your RV, and that glorious tool to do it: The hose.
RV Safety and LP gas Many new to RVing find it a bit disconcerting that many RV appliances run on LP gas. Maybe somewhere in the past a distant relative had a bad experience, and they get goose-flesh every time they think about lighting the stove. Properly handled, LP has is a safe servant, it's a matter of applying a lot of common sense, and taking the time for safety. RVs are fairly well designed with safety in mind. But that built-in safety still requires attention on our part, and no area probably requires more attention than the safe use of propane (LP) gas. Here are a few pointers that can help keep you and your loved ones safe.
Spare tires for your RV? It's not the most pleasant thought: Having a flat tire on your rig. And many new RVers are surprised when they find a lot of motorhomes don't even have a spare tire. What's going on here? We don't spare the details on RV spares.
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