ATV Racing - An Addictive Sport With A Need For Safety

ATV Racing is fast growing sport with many longer term enthusiasts. In practically every state you will find Motocross venues. You will have your survival skills tested as you will find any kind of terrain you wish from dirt track to cross country events. Many seasoned individuals consider cross country to be one of the most mentally and physically draining sport that can be attempted even when compared to other demanding sports such as cross country skiing. The terrain that can be encountered can... Read more »

Winterizing Your Motorhome

When you think of a motor home owner, you usually think “Snowbird” right? You know those people that follow the warmth to wherever it happens to be that season. They may be from Calgary, but they spend their winters in St. George, Utah. A lot of these folks have motor homes - in fact they live in them. The Snowbirds don’t have to worry about winterizing their coach because it’s never going to sit in the freezing cold during the winter months. That’s not true for many... Read more »

Cleanse and Sanitize your Camper Van and RV Water System.

Every owner of an RV should keep the fresh water system sanitized. At a minimum, you should sanitize the system every spring when you take the RV out of storage and any time you notice an odor. It’s really quite simple to do. You can start by draining the water heater. Go to the outside compartment where the water heater is located. The drain plug, or petcock is located in the corner. Remove the plug and open the pressure relief valve on top of the water heater to assist in draining. CAUTION:... Read more »

Is Your RV’s Fresh Water Really Fresh?

Caring for your Camper or Recreational Vehicles fresh water system is simple and easy when you know how. This article deals with the pie you should use for your RV’s fresh water. First, use a white non-toxic drinking hose. Hoses not labeled safe for drinking contribute to lead and other dangerous chemicals getting in the water. Use the white non-toxic hose for hooking up to the water source and take along a green or black garden hose for all other uses like flushing out holding tanks or washing... Read more »

RV water system pressures

Modern RV’s have internal water tanks and pumping systems, but these are incompatible with city water supplies as these run at a high pressure. Modern RVs are equipped with pressure demand type automatic pumps, polyethylene fresh water storage tanks, and polybutylene water lines. These systems are designed to be operated at a certain maximum water pressure level in the neighborhood of 35 to 45 pounds per square inch. The on-board pump has a built in pressure switch that shuts off the power... Read more »

Fifth Wheel Camping Trailers

With the “master” bedroom over the truck bed, fifth wheel travel trailers, or “fivers” as they are sometimes called, have become the RV of choice for many full time RVers. With all of the comforts of home, the fifth wheel trailer is perfectly suited for fulltiming. In addition, the towing vehicle can be unhitched from the RV and used as a day-to-day car or truck -no need to tow a compact car on an A-frame like some big rigs! Specs of a 5th wheel RV: SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title:... Read more »

Fifth Wheel Campers - Slider Hitch Information

A fifth wheel slider hitch makes all those dreams of on-the-road adventure come to life when you purchase a fifth wheel trailer. It’s well worth the time to take your time to install it correctly. Remember, if you are not confident in your engineering ability it is usually better to call in the professionals. Better safe than sorry. A few dollars could save your life. Before starting: SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Fifth Wheel Campers - Slider Hitch Information", url: "http://www.articleslot.com/fifth-wheel-campers-slider-hitch-information/"... Read more »

Try a Used Roadtrek RV Now!

If you are considering buying a used RV, why not get a used RoadTrek? The RoadTrek is superior in terms of stability as it has a lower center of gravity compared to RVs by other manufacturers. For better weight distribution, the water tanks are located close to the axles. With a much longer wheelbase (compared to the overall length) a Roadtrek provides unsurpassed highway stability. (A Roadtrek 190’s length is only 58% longer than its wheelbase compared to 91% for a 22′ B+ motorhome with... Read more »

The Essentials That All Campers Should Have

There are basic items that we should always bring with us when we leave the house, “essentials”. The reason they are called essentials, is because they are just that: essential. Simply leaving the house, we usually have a cell phone, keys, and some form of money. As running out to do an errand across town requires specific and necessary items, camping does as well, only each requires different things for different purposes. There are many items you should be acquainted with for the... Read more »

Do You Realize How Many Accessories You Can Buy For Your Camper?

Recreational vehicles have been gaining popularity in recent years. As more families are making an effort to spend more quality time with each other, camping is an excellent way to do that. There are many different options available on campers. You can travel with many of the comforts of home. It is helpful to know the parts on your camper. The more familiar you are with your camper the more comfortable you will feel in it. There are four main areas of your camper to explore. They are the parts... Read more »