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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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.
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4:39Check Clearance Lights During Annual RV Maintenance
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10:54RV Battery Maintenance Techniques for Extending RV Battery Life
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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