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Fun Games and Campground Activities for Kids

September 14, 2016 By Dave Solberg & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

Is it just me, or do kids these days not seem to have as much of an interest in the fun games and creative outdoor activities that we had during my youth? With so many distractions like smartphones, tablets, video games, and the internet, it’s no wonder the great outdoors don’t seem to hold as…

How to Conserve 12-Volt Power When Boondocking

August 22, 2016 By Dave Solberg & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

Camping in your RV with no electrical connection takes preparation and planning. Before you venture off the grid, you need to make sure you understand your battery’s condition and function. Once you know how many hours of electricity you have to camp with, you can implement these easy tips to better conserve power.

What You Need to Know About Digital Television for RVs

July 19, 2016 By Dave Solberg & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

We have received numerous questions lately about digital television signals, HDTV, and upgrading the TV antenna for RV. So we thought it would be a good idea to provide information about the signal and how components in your RV can handle it. Most of us grew up watching an analog TV signal that was delivered…

Getting Ready for Summer: How to Bring Your RV Out of Hibernation

April 11, 2016 By Dave Solberg & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

With Mother Nature “teasing” us with on-again, off again spring-like weather, we start getting the itch to get our rigs ready for the summer camping season. Hopefully last fall you took the proper steps to drain the water system or add RV antifreeze, take out the house batteries, and batten down the hatches. Now it’s…

RV Fuel Choices and an In-Depth Examination of Ethanol

February 15, 2016 By Dave Solberg & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

Most of us “gearheads” grew up with Regular Leaded and Premium gasoline. A product called tetraethyl lead (THL) was added to reduce engine knocks and in 1972 Unleaded gasoline was introduced. The following year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demanded the immediate phase-out of THL and by early 1980s Regular Leaded Gasoline was gone. Unleaded…

How to Winterize an RV Generator

January 18, 2016 By Dave Solberg & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

Whether putting your RV to bed for a long winter’s nap, or just getting it ready for an extended siesta, it’s important to know how to winterize an RV generator for an extended period of rest. Step One: Fuel Recommendations The first step is to make sure your fuel tank is full before letting it…

RV Tire Care Tips: Don’t Take Your Tires for Granted

December 7, 2015 By Dave Solberg & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

Most RV owners think they are taking proper care of their tires. After all they periodically check the pressure, take a quick glance or “whack” with a trucker’s bat, and keep them clean. Tires are the most important component on an RV, but according to data assembled by the RV Safety & Education Foundation and…

How to Winterize Your RV for Extended Life and Use

November 16, 2015 By Dave Solberg & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. And…

Traveling with Pets in Your RV: Things to Consider

November 2, 2015 By Dave Solberg & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

If you have ever traveled with pets, you know how much enjoyment they can bring to your lives and your adventure. In a recent survey, over 75% of RV owners travel with pets; in fact in most cases they bought the RV strictly to be able to take their pets more conveniently. RVing with pets…

RV Trip Ideas: Where to Go to Enjoy the Fall Season

October 22, 2015 By Dave Solberg & filed under All RV Blog Entries.

Growing up in the Midwest, fall was one of my favorite times of the year and still is today. Even with the brutal temperatures and winter storms looming just around the corner, fall still presents a calmer, picturesque time of the year. When I think of fall I remember the smells. Crisp, cool mornings that…

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