New RVer asks: How do I keep my water lines from freezing? With winter coming at your (if not already there) a parked RV is one that's susceptible to the ravages of Old Man Winter. An area that can hurt you the most: Water. RVs are full of water, both in fresh water systems and in the back end, too. If you don’t get the water out, expansion can break pipes and create misery.
New RVer asks: How will my batteries cope with winter? Not every RVer uses their rig throughout the year. Some do a winter lay-up and wonder: Just how will my batteries cope with cold weather? Taking care of RV batteries will add to longevity--ignore them and you may wind up replacing come spring.
New RVer asks: Why is my air conditioner dripping? It can be a bit disconcerting: You've got the RV out for a trip and you notice water dripping down the side of the rig. There's not a cloud in the sky, but water is flowing away merrily. Or it could even be worse: You flip on the air conditioner on a hot day and after a short while, a nasty drip, drip, drip of water falls from your air conditioning unit--onto the floor--INSIDE your RV. What goes on here?
RV holding tanks: Use treatments? It's a stinky job, but it's gotta be done. Guess what: That's where you come in. We explore the controversial topic of holding tank treatments.
Why keep your RV leak free? Keeping up with RV maintenance is always a job. For many RVers, this means an exercise in do-it-yourself. Happily, most RV maintenance is not out of the realm of the self-doer, and kept up, not expensive. One area that you simply can't afford to let up on is keeping moisture at bay. A leaky door or window seal isn't just inconvenient: it can destroy your RV in a hurry.
RVer's lament: Can you spare a tire? No spare tire with your RV? Happens more and more often these days. Do you really need one? What are your options?
Cover your RV? As winter approaches, some new RV owners begin to wonder about just how to best care for their investment. With winter's wind and rain, should you invest in an RV cover?
Caring for your RV exterior Remember when you got your first new car? You probably drove the family nuts by spending every free Saturday afternoon out in the driveway, practically washing the paint off it. Your RV needs good exterior care, both to maintain its fine appearance, but to be preserved longer. Care is a lot like taking care of the car--it's just a much larger area. Here are some tips for caring for your RV's finish.
Why check your RV batteries? Keeping an eye on the state of your RV batteries can save you time, frustration, and LOTS of money. Just ask Ray.
Recertifying LP cylinders Having propane (LP) gas available makes the RV lifestyle a whole lot more enjoyable. Imagine no hot showers, cold food, and a non-working refrigerator for your next road trip. Most of us take it for granted that we can just zip into a handy propane gas filling station and "top off" our tanks any time we need. It isn't always that easy--particularly if the attendant finds that your LP "bottles" need to be recertified. What's it all about, and how can you deal with a situation that can stop your RV travels cold?
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.
Keep an eye on RV tires Keeping up with the tires on your RV is critical: Blow a tire on your motorhome, you could find yourself in the ditch--or worse. Don't keep up with tire pressure, you'll increase your fuel purchase costs, and pay for prematurely worn out tires. But taking care of your RV tires doesn't take a lot of time and effort--just regularity.
Protect your rig with an RV cover, RV shelter or RV garage A shelter for your RV, whether a permanent garage or less permanent
RV carport structure, can help prolong the life of your motorhome or other recreational vehicle for many years. One leak can cause costly structural damage. Sun damage is brutal. So what does an RVer do?
Buying tires for your RV? Be sure the new tires are not old tires The next time you buy a new tire for your car or RV be careful your new
tire is not really an old tire. And when you buy a new or used RV, you
also need to check that its tires are not "prematurely old."
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