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Monday, 25 November 2024

RV Propane Detecor Sounds False Alarm

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

If the propane detector in your RV sounds even though you’re sure there is no leak it could be defective but most likely it is just a low battery. Your RV’s propane detector is powered by the coach battery. If…

Carbon Monoxide Detector Operation and Safety Tips

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

Modern RVs come equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to detect unsafe levels of carbon monoxide. If the alarm sounds take the following steps: If you are driving, open all the windows until the driver can come to a safe…

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,…

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…