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Safety Devices in RV’s
Is your RV equipped with all of the important safety equipment? Every RV should be fully equipped with a smoke alarm and appropriately charged fire extinguisher. Have you checked the expiration date on your fire extinguisher and made sure your smoke detector has new batteries? Is your coach equipped with a carbon monoxide detector and [...]
Take the Train to the Grand Canyon
A railway line has served the Grand Canyon since 1901 and is a great way to travel back in time and enjoy an interesting way to experience the Grand Canyon at it’s finest. Beginning in Williams, Arizona, you will leave the Williams Depot at 9:30 in the morning. You can enjoy the scenic Arizona beauty [...]
Longer Lasting Batteries
In 2002, I purchased Optima batteries Blue Top (Deep Cycle Marine) batteries for my Alfa fifth wheel. This has proven to be a great investment as they have lasted for 8 years now without any problems. Prior to this, I was purchasing new batteries for my rig about every two years. I also purchased an [...]
Slide-Outs Improve Resale Value
Over the past decade, an important addition to RV’s has been the addition of slide-out rooms to both trailers and motorhomes. Slide Out units offer more space and living area without adding additional coach length so they have become popular additions to the RV lifestyle. Although slide-out units are popular, they do add additional weight [...]
Avoiding Windshield Breaks
It is clear that glass breakage is not only annoying but also dangerous and maybe costly depending on your insurance deductible. Here are 4 tips to help lessen the liklihood that you will be a victim of windshield damage: When driving on gravel roads, pull over and stop when approaching vehicles reach you. The main [...]
Parts for Alfa RV Owners
During these tough economic times, several RV manufacturers have gone out of business leaving their coach owners high and dry for parts. If you own an Alfa, like I do, you will be happy to know that there is a place where you can get parts and repairs done on your Alfa 5th wheel or [...]
TV Upgrades for RVs
When my RV was purchased, it came with a tube television. Recently, since the switch to digital television, I wanted to upgrade my two televisions to the newer, digital models. I found that a 17 inch flat screen model fit into the bedroom wall-mount cabinet and a 32 inch fit nicely into the main living [...]
Protecting Your RV
Living in the hot Arizona sun, I definitely need to protect my RV from the hot sun. The rubber roof on an RV lasts somewhere between 10-15 years depending on how well it is protected and cared for. Repairs to your roof can cost somewhere between $8,000 to $12,000 depending on how much of the [...]
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