March 2010 - RV Tip of the Day

Troubleshooting Your Air Conditioner

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Steven Fletcher | 15 Comments

Whether you have an air conditioner or a heat pump in your RV, here’s a list of things to check before you call for a technician: Setting the thermostat on its minimum temperature setting and the fan on low speed…

Top 5 Points of Interest GPS Databases for RVers

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

Points of Interest or POIs are locations that are part of, or can be added to, GPS devices. A POI could be a gas station, a hotel, a restaurant, a shopping mall, or a historical location. The data for the…

Pros & Cons of Using a Tow Dolly

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Steven Fletcher | 3 Comments

Today’s tip is from the forum at FTRV.com LindaH says: If you have a toad that is towable 4-down, either “as is,” or with an after-market add-on (such as a lube pump or a transmission disconnect), towing 4-down is much…

Storage Tips & Space Saving Tips for RVers

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Steven Fletcher | 4 Comments

Last updated on March 21st, 2010 at 07:46 pmCoachmen Yahoo group member Carol offers these storage tips: I’m not a neat freak at home but having a few things out of place in the smaller confines of an RV bothers…

Make Plans Now for Summer RV Camping

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

This tip is offered by the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds When it comes to camping, the earlier you make your reservations at your favorite campground, the better. As many campers discover, campgrounds often fill up quickly during…

Mountain driving: Let your engine do the work

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Steven Fletcher | 3 Comments

This tip provided by the Workhorse Chassis Technical Team Workhorse has found that drivers often overheat and damage their vehicle braking systems by improper braking in mountain areas or by “riding” the brakes on flat ground. The following includes suggestions…