Tales of the Road
SamAlert: Attention DRV RV Owners!
February 22, 2012 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
SamAlert: Attention DRV RV Owners! NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V028000 Component: Wheels, Rim Potential number of units affected: 1,701 Summary: DRV Suites (DRV), formerly Doubletree RV, is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2011 Select, Mobile, and Elite Suite Recreational Vehicles manufactured from June 12,2007, through October 27,2010 and equipped with disc brakes. Due to the paint [...]
Action Line: Looking Out for Members
February 22, 2012 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
We purchased a new Toyota Tundra in 2007 and the Extra Care Platinum warranty from Toyota of Des Moines. We have always had the truck serviced regularly at Toyota dealers. Toyota of Des Moines installed new struts at 30,000 miles. The service manager said the technician removed the lower ball joints to install struts on both sides.
Albuquerque Entices Snowbirds
February 22, 2012 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Albuquerque Entices Snowbirds The city of Albuquerque, split by the Rio Grande River, lies within the Chihuahuan Desert. Albuquerque has one of the highest elevations of any major city in the United States, rising 4,900 feet above sea level near the Rio Grande Valley to over 6,700 feet in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. [...]
Spring Cleaning Tips
February 22, 2012 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Spring Cleaning Tips It is getting to be that time again—time to roll up the sleeves and get busy with spring cleaning and get the rig ready for a great season of travel. Yet sometimes the thought of having to clean and prep the RV can leave you with cold sweats! Spring cleaning can become [...]
Control Your Thermos
February 22, 2012 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
When we drive off early in the morning, we like to have a Thermos of coffee available for that first “stay awake” cup. The only problem we had was keeping the Thermos under control some place other than between the copilot’s knees. I devised a setup using two watchbands (continuous type) purchased at Wal-Mart. Strips of hook-and-loop fasteners would work also.
Jumpstart Spring: South Carolina’s Calling
February 22, 2012 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
There’s no doubt about it. South Carolina is so full of fun that you’ll have a tough time choosing what to see first. Will it be gardens or grist mills, grand opera singers or Catawba’s celebrated potters? How about winning race horses or ‘50s-style drive-in movies? In South Carolina, there are lots of inviting choices, and they’re located all over the state.
Nova Scotia
January 31, 2012 by Good Sam · 1 Comment
Jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean and just a stone’s throw from Maine, Nova Scotia is widely known for its remarkable scenery and abounding maritime culture. This is a land filled with seaside inns, vineyards that dot the countryside and an incredible amount of annual festivals. On Cape Breton Island, breath-taking views surround you, from [...]
Experience Nova Scotia with Good Sam!
January 31, 2012 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Join us for this 14-day Caraventure through “Canada’s Ocean Playground”! Delight in a province that shares 5,000 miles of undulating coastline where no one lives more than 50 miles from the sea and most can walk there easily. Nova Scotia can be a rugged wilderness, an adventurer’s proving ground, a quiet place for contemplation or [...]
Member Tip: Down Spout
January 31, 2012 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Submitted by Sidney, British Columbia, Canada Roof downspouts always seem to leave black streaks along the trailer side walls because the spouts are too short. After trying metal downspout extensions and small PVC tubing, which all eventually came off, I found the simplest and most effective solution — clip on a clothespin at each downspout. [...]
Tips for Driving Large Vehicles
January 31, 2012 by Good Sam · 3 Comments
There is so much freedom when it comes to traveling in an RV. However, getting behind the wheel of one for the first time can be intimidating. It is not just the size of an RV that takes some getting used to—it is being aware of the challenges that come with piloting a big rig. [...]
