RV Tips
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 [...]
Ask the RV Doctor – Just Add Hot Water
February 12, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
by Gary Bunzer Q: I purchased a truck camper recently which does not have a hot water system which I am planning on installing. Could you provide me with a basic RV water system schematic? I have a good idea of the basic layout of water lines and components but I’m not sure where the [...]
Ask The RV Doctor – Decal Decay
January 28, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Q. Dear Gary, I own a 2004 Flagstaff fifth-wheel which, as far I know, has always been outside with no protective covering. The decals on all sides have started to curl up during the last couple of years. Is there any way to restore (re-glue) or replace the decals? I have had some people tell me [...]
Eating Healthy through the Winter
January 15, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables helps provide essential nutrients and maintain a healthy weight Unless you enjoy year-round tropical sunshine, during the winter your stored serotonin, the brain’s “feel good” chemical, may decline. You may crave carbohydrates as comfort food and exercise less. Though cold, gloomy weather alone doesn’t increase calorie need, [...]
Ask the RV Doctor – Propane vs. Electric
January 14, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Q. Dear RV Doc, I have a Jayco trailer that has a dual electric/propane water heater. The propane heats the water faster, but the electric is at no cost to us when using the power that our State Park provides. We don’t need hot water right away, so we have been using the electric mode [...]
No-Fuss Sanitation
January 9, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Knowing how your RV’s sanitation system operates, and keeping it clean, are critical to keeping you on the road. by Tim Conway If you want to stay on the road, your rig’s sanitation system must be up to snuff. You don’t want your trip cut short because a holding tank became clogged or frozen. While your RV’s waste [...]
Care for Your RV’s Roof
January 2, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Keep tabs on your RV’s roof to prolong its life RV rubber roofs get punished by the elements on a regular basis. From the sun’s brutal UV rays to the freezing temperatures of winter, Mother Nature has no shortage of weapons to hurl at your prized vehicle. Don’t take it lying down. Instead of resigning [...]
