Travel Tips
Protect your RV this Winter
September 22, 2011 by Good Sam · 5 Comments
An excerpt from 2011 Late Fall Highways magazine Your RV represents what could be the second largest investment of your life. Every day that your RV goes uncovered, paint and interior surfaces fade, while vinyl, rubber, leather and fabrics dry, crack and deteriorate. Unless you’re a full timer, your RV may sit for months [...]
Better Storage
August 24, 2011 by Good Sam · 3 Comments
Submitted by Leone Teel of Livingston, Texas Our new motorhome has lots of basement storage space but one compartment is only 26 inches deep. As an alternative to using stackable storage tubs, I inserted in our basement bin two off-the-shelf 21x21x21-inch wire-basket frames, available in the shelving section of home-improvement stores. Each frame can hold [...]
Better Storage
August 23, 2011 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Our new motorhome has lots of basement storage space but one compartment is only 26 inches deep.As an alternative to using stackable storage tubs, I inserted in our basement bin two off-the-shelf 21x21x21-inch wire-basket frames, available in the shelving section of home-improvement stores. Each frame can hold from one to four sliding baskets. For one [...]
Tow Bar Safety
August 23, 2011 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Everyone knows they need to check their oil and have their brakes inspected. But very few people check the safety of their tow bar. Unlike diamonds, a tow bar doesn’t last forever. Environmental exposure, stress on vital components from poor road conditions, corrosion – these are just a few of the factors that take their [...]
Safety tips for the open road
July 25, 2011 by Good Sam · 1 Comment
Brought to you by Good Sam Vehicle Insurance Plan Transporting an entire family from point A to point B can carry quite a high bill, which is why many people opt to save money with an RV vacation. To ensure the safety of all occupants, Pedata RV Center has offered some tips to keep in [...]
Keeping It Clean
July 25, 2011 by Good Sam · 8 Comments
Submitted By Harvey Hetrick of Torrance, California After several years of using aluminum foil as a splash guard around RV stove, we found an inexpensive and more durable product. Disposable cookie sheets do wonders. We can buy two for about $4, and they will last a very long time. The 15×10-inch size works fine. Simply [...]
Microwave Noodle
July 25, 2011 by Good Sam · 6 Comments
By Good Sam Member Angel Hayes Tools Needed: large scissors and one “swim” noodle The roadways of America can be really rough in places! To keep the rotating glass plate from jumping around in the microwave while traveling, insert part of a “swim” noodle. Cut noodle to the required height and insert between the glass plate [...]
Do It YOURSELF: Installing Day/Night Shades
June 24, 2011 by Good Sam · 8 Comments
Replacing noisy window blinds or worn curtains with easy-operating Day/Night Shades is a simple way to improve the look of your RV interior and to control light and privacy. Measuring The key is to measure correctly when ordering your Shades. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make it easy. All you’ll need is a measuring tape. [...]
Tips on what to do if an RV tire blows out
June 24, 2011 by Good Sam · 10 Comments
Driving an RV makes some people nervous under the best conditions. Cruising along and having a tire blow out can be absolutely terrifying for many drivers as well. RV enthusiasts Russ and Tina DeMaris offer some tips on dealing with a motorhome tire blowout on NewRVer.com. The best way to ensure against an RV tire [...]
The Flow Was Slow
June 22, 2011 by Good Sam · 3 Comments
Submitted by Lee Jungkans, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin I have found that using a water-mattress style water tank for transporting water works great while boondocking. Usually, the difficulty in dry-camping lies in transporting the water on the roof and trying not to lose any while the vehicle is in motion. Additionally, the water-fill inlet on my trailer [...]
