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While many RV shows have been canceled over the past couple of years, plenty of RV enthusiasts still want to walk the aisles and kick the tires. Fortunately, 2022 is shaping up to have more opportunities to attend a show.
The RV lifestyle is great for many reasons, but one of the best parts of RVing is being able to take your furry friends with you on the road. If you’re traveling with pets, however, it’s important to make sure you’ve got everything they need to stay safe and healthy on their next big adventure.…
You may be itching to get out of the house and hit the open road because the roads today are typically the only thing open with the pandemic that has hit the nation. Hopefully someday soon we can venture out with caution and safety in mind. One of the cautions from the World Health Organization…
As most of us are staying at home or at least limiting the number of trips out for essentials, we are challenged to find activities that keep us from going stir crazy. One of my good friends who is a baseball fanatic and travels to spring training and several games throughout the year commented: “With no baseball to attend or even watch on the TV, I suddenly noticed someone at the other end of the couch? She looks a little like my wife!"
On Friday, Chuck Woodbury editor of RVTravel.com posted on his site that Gary Bunzer known as “The RV Doctor” had passed away from complications due to COVID-19. Chuck was a friend, colleague, and neighbor of Gary’s and had reported several weeks ago on RVTravel.com that Gary was in ICU in a Seattle hospital in serious but stable condition. So it came as a shock when he posted the news on Friday night.
Tailgating has become a staple for Fall activities of all kinds and has become increasingly involved over the years. These days, tailgating is not just reserved for Professional/College Football and NASCAR races. We see people tailgating at concerts, grand openings, and even quilting expos! Whatever activity or hobby you enjoy, getting together with friends and others that share your passion can be an opportunity to tailgate!
If you are like most people, your RV is usually hibernating throughout the fall and winter. As the temperatures start to rise, we look forward to getting our rig ready to go camping, but need to make sure everything is properly running before we get on the road. One of the things you need to…
For most RVers, winter means putting our RVs into storage for several months, and in the upper Midwest, sometimes up to 6 months! Hopefully most of us take the typical precautions for winterizing such as adding antifreeze to the fresh water system, emptying out the water heater, and preparing for rodents! However, most RVers walk…
Earlier, in Part 1 of this series, we discussed an overview of the 120-volt AC system and how electricity comes in from the shoreline source and supplies the appliances. In this article we will talk about what individual appliances require for electrical power, and how to manage your system to prevent overloading the source. Most…
It is important to understand the basics of 120-volt power and how it supplies components in your RV. The power pedestal or “Shoreline Power” at the campground typically has three connections for 50 amp, 30 amp, and 15 amp power. The 50 amp plug in is for larger coaches to supply 240 volts, 120 volts…
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10 Tips for Traveling with Pets
Tips for Disinfecting Your RV
Virtual Park and Campground Tours
RV Repair Club Pays Tribute To Gary Bunzer “The RV Doctor”
Tips for Hosting the Perfect RV Tailgating Party This Fall
Getting Your RV Refrigerator Ready For The Camping Season
RV Winter Storage: Out of Sight, Out of Mind?
120-Volt Energy Management: Part 2
120-Volt Electrical Basics: Part 1