Fuel efficiency is key when traveling by RV, as gas can easily be quite a large expense. Check out these fuel efficient RV tips from Lauren Grijalva that will help save some gas and ensure you’re getting the most bang for your buck as an RVer!
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Simple RV Battery Maintenance To Keep Them Going Longer
Your RV batteries have two jobs: The automotive battery to start and run the RV engine when you’re on the road, and the Deep Cycle house batteries to run the lights and appliances when you’re using your RV as a home instead of as a vehicle. In both cases, it’s clear just how important the batteries are to your RV life enjoyment. Keep up with RV battery maintenance is the simplest way to make sure you have power to make your coffee every morning, while still being able to start the motor and get you on the road when it’s time to move on.
Like many maintenance jobs, RV battery maintenance may seem like a thankless job that really isn’t needed as often as recommended, but this is one case where you get what you pay for, so to speak. Batteries terminals and connections can corrode in a matter of weeks, and a corroded connection reduces the recharging capabilities of your batteries. When batteries sit in an uncharged state they will not only provide less power, they begin to sulfate. Sulfation is the number one killer of RV batteries.
In this video, you’ll learn the simple techniques for doing a basic RV battery maintenance session. You’ll see how to remove loose corrosion powder from the outside of the battery, and what corroded posts look like when they need care. Find out what comes in a battery maintenance kit and why you need to have every item in there. You’ll see safety tips on the correct way to remove and attach battery cables, as well as hints on preventing damage from battery acid splashes. From visual inspections to using battery post protector, you’ll learn all the steps to RV battery maintenance here.
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RV Maintenance: Inspect Your Engine Compartment
Checking your engine compartment is one of the most essential aspects of RV maintenance, and this video makes the procedure easy. If your engine cover is jammed or if it squeaks when you open it, apply some graphite at the hinges. Graphite can be a little messy, but it’s worth some extra cleanup because it…
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Reduce the Noise Caused by RV Sinks
Aluminum and stainless steel RV sinks can be a bit noisy, especially when confined in a small kitchen area. Tinging noises can come from dropping things in the sink and movement/vibrations while driving. These types of sinks also do not maintain temperatures for both hot and cold items very long. Some more modern RV sinks…
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Fresh Air In All Kinds of Weather: RV Vent Cover Installation Instructions
The interior of your RV can get very warm during late spring and summer, especially when driving on sunny days. Running your air conditioning units to eliminate the stuffy feeling in the air can be a huge waste of electric power and money, It makes no sense to run the A/C when you’ve got a…
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These are tips for any vehicle, not just RVs. I was taught these by my dad when I was 16. I had hoped to hear something specific for RV/ RV towing.
What pump was he using in the video?
Let’s get to the video
Avoid stop and go traffic. It may mean leaving an hour earlier or later and if stuck in traffic pull over at a rest stop until backups clear.
Another way to help mileage is to keep your vehicle clean and waxed. A slippery RV will slide through the air better than one with a rough dirty surface
The suggestion to not use truck stops does not take into consideration the use of fuel discount card for RV’ers that have diesel rigs. TSD is one that provides good discounts on diesel, but require use at truck stops and you need to use the semi fueling lanes.
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