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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
