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Saturday, 23 February 2019

LPG (propane) Leak Detector Operation and Safety Tips

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

All RVs should have have a propane gas leak detector. It is typically located about 3 inches above the floor, usually near the side door or in the kitchen area. While you should regularly check your RV LPG system for…

Snakes and Boondockers can Coexist

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

“Our Existence on this planet depends upon the existence of all life around us, and that includes snakes.” — Okefenokee Joe Snakes FEED on insects, rats, mice and other rodents and reptiles, and snakes are FOOD for raptors, coyotes, bobcats,…

Travel Trailer Tire Speed Ratings

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Steven Fletcher | 33 Comments

Nearly all Special Trailer (ST) tires used on RV travel trailers and fifth wheels have a maximum tire speed rating of just 65 MPH.

Avoiding RV Fires

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Steven Fletcher | 1 Comment

All recreational vehicles must carry at least one dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) type extinguisher in working condition with a rating of at least 4-B. The most effective fire extinguishers use halon gas and are good investments for RV…

RV Driving Tips for Extreme Weather

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

RVing by definition is supposed to be recreational. Ideally we should only be driving our RVs when the weather is fair. But if you RV long enough you’re going to run into bad weather. You may be able to control…

Natural Disaster Tips for Rvers

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

There are times when no amount of readiness can solve problems created by natural disasters but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to be prepared. Storage space in your RV and the distance of your location from your family and…

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