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How to Treat Gray Water Tanks on an RV
Maintaining the holding tanks in your recreational vehicle will help you avoid costly repairs and health concerns. RVs have two types of wastewater holding tanks, black and gray. The black tank holds waste from the toilet; the gray tank holds the waste water from the RV's kitchen sink, bathroom sink
How to Install a Pop-Up Camper Top
A pop-up camper that is more than 15 years old will probably need a new canvas top. The sun and inclement weather take a harsh toll on that old canvas, and small patch jobs will only postpone the inevitable. Replacing the canvas top on a pop-up camper should not take more than two or three hours, as
How to Protect Your RV Roof From Sun Damage. Travel Trailer Roofs
Your travel trailer or RV roof is exposed to the sun all of the time and eventually this exposure to UV rays will case the rubberized roof to break down. Here is how to help protect it.
Window Treatments for Campers
Cover camper windows.Camping im Wald image by Julie from Fotolia.comThe last necessity a novice camper would anticipate is window treatments, and if you buy or rent new equipment, the windows of a truck bed camper, pop up camper, camper trailer or van will probably already be covered with...
Information About Rent to Own
Rent to own is a process that allows a prospective business owner or tenant a chance to rent real property or furnishings with an agreement and understanding that the rental process can be converted into a sale of the property or furnishings.
How to Sanitize a Fresh Water Tank in a Motor Home
A motor home's fresh water system keeps the vehicle's drinking and cleaning water isolated form the gray and black wastewater. While the system is designed to prevent contaminated water from entering, it develops mildew or unwanted mold during use. It is a good idea to sanitize the fresh water tank
Hotels in Muscatine, IA
Muscatine is a small city in Muscatine County situated in the eastern edge of Iowa on the Mississippi River. Muscatine is named after the Mascoutin Sioux Native Americans, and their ancient burial grounds are located only two miles away. Sam Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, called Muscatine home
Nash Trailers: Aluminum Siding Vs. Hard Siding
Nash Travel Trailers are a product line of Northwoods Manufacturing in La Grande, Oregon. All Nash Trailers come standard with aluminum or metal siding. The Arctic Fox is the line Northwoods offers that has hard walls as standard equipment. Floor plans and and construction are almost identical, so e
Travel Supreme Specs
Travel Supreme quality is still prized in recreational travel.rv on highway image by jedphoto from Fotolia.comTravel Supreme began making recreational vehicles in 1989. The Indiana-based company went out of business in the recession of 2008. Travel Supreme motor homes and fifth-wheel RVs...
How to Attach a Camper Roof & Vent Cover
An RV roof and vent cover is a large tarp that goes over the roof of the rig to protect it from rain, snow and other elements. Employ the use of these tarps when putting the RV into storage for the off-season or any other time you won't be using the rig for extended time periods. Because of the bulk
How to Move a Houseboat Thruster
Houseboats range range anywhere from 18 to 50 feet in length, and weigh several tons. Because of their unique, somewhat boxy design, they are also difficult to maneuver even in the most calm conditions. Unlike boats, their helm response is often slow and awkward, and they rarely achieve speeds great
5 Maine RV Parks You Must Visit
Maine may seem like a far away dream for RVers, but these 5 RV parks give you a taste of everything The Pine Tree State has to offer travelers.
How to Restore Small Vintage Travel Trailers
Small vintage travel trailers offer opportunities for vacations or alternative housing for small families and independent people alike. Unless the trailer has been impeccably cared for, the trailer will need some love and care. This can be expensive if you desire to stick to parts and an aesthetic o
Does Your RV Need an Extended Warranty?
When you make an investment as big as an RV, you have to consider extended warranty coverage to weather you through the toughest travels. Here's what you need to know about RV extended warranties.
RV Parks Near Haliburton, ONT
Aloquin Park offers a variety of nature to viewWinter Stream image by mhiser from Fotolia.comThe village of Haliburton, Ontario, Canada is a popular site for vacations due to its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The county of Haliburton includes Algonquin Park, which...
How to Seal a RV Roof Top Air Conditioner
RV rooftop air conditioners are sealed with a sponge rubber gasket. These gaskets can deteriorate over time and cause leaks. Or you may even find that the sponge rubber gasket was serviced or installed incorrectly and it caused the normal air conditioner condensation to pool and leak into the RV.
Travel Trailer Parks in Beaumont
Trailer travel in Beaumont, Texas.rv image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comFans of trailer traveling enjoy taking a little bit of home with them as they go. Riding in an RV/trailer means you don't need a hotel room; just pull into an trailer-friendly resting spot and relax. Travel trailer...
RV Campgrounds near Woodland Park, Colorado
View of the majestic Rocky Mountainsrocky mountains image by Peter Walenzyk from Fotolia.comWoodland Park, Colorado, dubbed "The City above the Clouds," is a popular tourist attraction because of its stunning views of Pikes Peak, historical features, and recreational opportunities....
5 Kentucky RV Parks You Must Visit
Kentucky, the Blue Grass State, offers RVers a chance to take in the wonders of nature through a variety of activities, parks and more. Click here for 5 of the best RV parks in Kentucky.
How to Troubleshoot an RV Black Tank Valve
An RV black water system isolates sewage and raw waste in a holding tank. The system is a closed one, allowing the raw waste and sewage to be away from the fresh water tanks where the drinking and cleansing water is housed. Working on a black water tank with a stuck valve requires the use of goggles