RV Tips
RV Spring Shakedown De-winterizing a Recreational Vehicle
April 15, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
by Gary Benzer, RV Doctor As memories of a cold, long winter begin to wane, many of us get antsy for that first RV excursion of the season. Holed up all winter, we’ve been making travel plans, waiting for the trees to blossom, the birds to chirp and the campgrounds to open. The majority of [...]
RV Spring Shakedown De-winterizing a Recreational Vehicle
April 15, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
by Gary Benzer, RV Doctor As memories of a cold, long winter begin to wane, many of us get antsy for that first RV excursion of the season. Holed up all winter, we’ve been making travel plans, waiting for the trees to blossom, the birds to chirp and the campgrounds to open. The majority of [...]
Notes From the Shop – Spring Cleaning Your RV
April 5, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
by Becky Smith It won’t be long before you’re emerging from your winter hibernation into the sunlight and warmth of spring. As you dust off your golf clubs and remove the cover from your grill, remember your stored RV needs warm weather cleanup and preparations too. From the Inside Out Step inside your motorhome or [...]
RV Container Gardening
April 1, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
The sun slants in through the window blinds as you sit down for breakfast in your RV. It picks out the glistening scarlet tomatoes, deep green herbs, and bright yellow peppers that fill the omelet on your plate. Behind you fresh strawberries spill out of a container that dangles from the ceiling, filling the space [...]
6 Itinerary Tips: Planning a Safer, Smoother Trip
March 31, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Spring is in the air, and unless you live in the Sunbelt, you’re just now gearing up to hit the road for RV adventures. Of course, you’ve de-winterized your RV to make sure your vehicle is ready for the road. But even if your RV is in tip-top shape, you still need to draw up [...]
Go on a Power Trip…with DC to AC Power Inverters
March 30, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Most RV’ers have been in a situation where a power inverter would be quite handy. Perhaps it was when you were dry camping and there was no household electricity available at your site. Or when you want to watch a movie at night but don’t wish to go to the trouble of hauling out the [...]
Exercise Your Brain
March 15, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Surf the Internet Pick a topic and be amazed at how much you can learn. Read Books, Magazines and Newspapers Newspapers and periodicals provide stimulating in-depth information that you can gather at your own pace. Crossword Puzzles Pick up a crossword puzzle book or visit Thinks.com/daily_crossword.htm, and boatloadpuzzles.com/playcrossword. Like Numbers? Try Sudoku If you’re a number person, [...]
Ask The RV Doctor – Power Choices
March 5, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Q: We recently purchased a 24′ Aerolite RV. We see that many sites offer 30 or 50-amp service and we are uncertain as to which one our RV would require for running a heater, air conditioner, stove, refrigerator and small electric appliances. Can you advise us as to which service to request? —Kathy Cunningham, Cicero, NY [...]
Where the Rubber Hits the Road
March 1, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Taking care of your tires for a smoother and safer ride Tire failure is one of the most common maladies to befall RVs. It’s also one of the most preventable. Taking a few simple steps can make the difference between a smooth drive and a potentially dangerous flat on the highways. Improved safety isn’t the [...]
Grasping Solar Power
February 17, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
If you enjoy boondocking, tailgating or visiting areas where pedestal power is not available or generator use is prohibited, then clean, quiet solar power may be the energy source you’ve been seeking. A solar power system lets you enjoy the benefits of clean, quiet, portable power that will last over 20 years with only minimum [...]
