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Live the Wild West Life at Rincon County East RV Resort
June 2, 2013 by Good Sam Camping Team · Leave a Comment
Get in touch with your inner cowpoke by staying at the Rincon County East RV Resort in Tucson, Arizona. The backdrop of towering Arizona cacti and rugged mountains is a constant reminder of the area’s Wild West heritage, a time of cattlemen and small towns that sprang up over night. Of course, guests at Rincon [...]
Read more...Maine Springs into Summer
June 1, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
The Good Samaritan Spirit is alive and well in the Pine Tree State When Maine’s winter releases its icy grip, folks love to kick off the transition to summer by going to RV shows. Many look forward to seeing their Good Sam friends there, and this year they received a double dose of smiles as [...]
Read more...Boulevard of America U.S. 80 – Part 3
May 29, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Sightseeing in the South Fort Worth/Dallas, TX to Shreveport, LA By Pam Selbert The road trip that began in San Diego, California, follows Old U.S. Highway 80 to Yuma, Arizona, on to Dallas and continues to Alabama–but with a difference. West of Dallas, although it can still be driven on a patchwork of roads bearing [...]
Read more...Nasty Toilet
May 26, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Q: We recently bought a 28- foot travel trailer, and this is our first experience RV camping. The problem we’re having is that when we flush the toilet it seems like air is coming back through the water, which creates a problem in flushing. It actually splashes hard enough to splatter out of the bowl. [...]
Read more...How Level Is Level?
May 19, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
How Level Is Level? Q: I’ve read articles about the importance of leveling an RV when operating an absorption refrigerator. This is done to prolong the life of the unit and provide efficient operation. However, in none of the articles does it mention how level is level. It’s virtually impossible to get an RV perfectly [...]
Read more...Boulevard of America US 80 – Part 2 Exploring the Southwest Yuma, AZ to Fort Worth/Dallas, TX
May 15, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
By Pam Selbert This is the second installment of four on a year-long cross-country trek on Historic U.S. Highway 80. The first installment covered the old route from San Diego, California to Yuma, Arizona. In this installment, our trip continues east into Texas. As we begin this second leg of our eastward sojourn along the [...]
Read more...Staying Safe
May 15, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Play It Safe When You Head Out to Play Keeping your family and your property safe on the road is a top priority when you head out on an RV or camping trip. Staying safe is easy when you make the right preparations. Here are some tips to make sure your next trip results in [...]
Read more...Boulevard of America US 80 – Part 2 Exploring the Southwest Yuma, AZ to Fort Worth/Dallas, TX
May 15, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
By Pam Selbert This is the second installment o four year-long cross-country trek on Historic U.S. Highway 80. The first installment covered the old route from San Diego, California to Yuma, Arizona. In this installment, our trip continues east into Texas. As we begin this second leg of our eastward sojourn along the path of [...]
Read more...Dealing with High Blood Pressure on the Road
May 15, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
by Diane Barnet, R.N. Blood pressure (B/P) is a measure of the volume of blood the heart pumps and the amount of resistance in the arteries. High blood pressure can lead to narrowing and thickening of the arteries, stroke, heart attack and kidney disease. There are no symptoms except in long untreated cases, which may [...]
Read more...Action Line – TIRED TIRES AND SOGGY ROOF
May 11, 2013 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
We purchased a 2002 Newmar motorhome from Washington’s Poulsbo RV last July. At that time we were shown a checklist of all the things checked by the Poulsbo RV techs, including the roof and tires. We asked if these checks indicated they were all working and OK, and the response was yes. Since then, we [...]
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