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How to Add Comfort Pads to the Top of a Motorcycle Helmet
Motorcycle helmet standards require them to withstand high impacts while keeping your head intact. A motorcycle helmet can weigh as much as 3.6 lbs. While this may not seem heavy, when your daily ride keeps you on the road for hours at a time, it can start to feel heavy. To increase your comfort, fo
How to Rent an RV Mobile Home
Renting a Recreational Vehicle or mobile home can be a wise idea when planning an extended vacation. RVs offer the luxury of appliances and built in shelter in every location you visit. Motorhomes can be rented through various companies across the country. Cost varies for each vehicle and by company
How to Get RV Service While Traveling
Getting RV service on the road is easier than you think. If you're traveling in run into an issue that needs repair, here's what you need to do to get it fixed.
Motorcycle Events in Sarasota
Numerous bikes appear at motorcycle events.motorcycle image by Goran Bogicevic from Fotolia.comWhen you attend a motorcycle event in Sarasota, you have hours to meet other bike enthusiasts and get to see demonstrations of the latest products and bikes across the country. Get there early,...
How to Find the Values of Pop-Up Campers
Pop-up campers are used widely because of their portability, compactness and amenities. They are lightweight and can be pulled fairly easily by a car while offering many of the same conveniences as bigger campers. Also, unlike a tent, they are off the ground. When summer camping season comes around,
How to Add Foam to an Arm Rest in an RV
The armrests on chairs in cars and recreational vehicles often show wear before the rest of the seat because of constant rubbing, weight and usage. There's no point in replacing an entire RV seat when you can remove the armrest cover, replace the foam and reattach your fabric. Adding foam to an armr
Motorcycle Bars & Camping in Maine
Bikers looking for a spot to stop in for a drink or to spend a relaxed weekend camping out don't want to show up and find they aren't welcome. Stick with these biker-friendly spots in Maine and you'll be sure to have a good time.
Styles of RV Dinettes
Fifth wheel trailers usually have their dinettes along the side.rv,rving image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comLike many pieces of furniture in a recreational vehicle, an RV dinette has a dual function. The innovative construction lets you quickly turn the table and seats into a...
Your Guide to Diesel Pushers
The diesel pusher is one of the biggest, and most expensive, types of Class A motorhomes you can invest in. Learn more about diesel pushers here.
How to Fix a Leaky RV Roof
Whether it is deterioration from age, or a leak caused by Mother Nature, a roof leak is going to happen sooner or later. This problem needs to be fixed immediately or it could cause major damage. To fix the leak you'll have to get up on the roof and inspect it carefully. Check everyplace that has
How to Remove an RV Awning
Removing an RV awning is necessary at times when the unit requires replacement or repair. The removal process is not something that can be accomplished alone. It takes two to three individuals to remove the awning unit. Choose a day without wind or rain to perform this task.
How to Adjust an Equalizer Hitch Properly
Boating and camping are two of America's favorite leisure activities. However, towing a camper or boat with a basic (dead-weight) trailer hitch throws off the normal balance of the tow vehicle, causing problems with braking and steering. It also does not prevent the trailer from swaying in heavy cro
Hotels Near Vassalboro, ME
Vassalboro, a small community with a population of about 4,518, is located in central Maine between Waterville and Augusta, Maine's state capital. The town, situated on the Kennebec River, is home to some of the larger dairy farms in central Maine and the 36-hole Natanis Golf Course. You won't find
How to Convert a Camper to a Toy Hauler
Toy haulers, like RVs, can be taken on extended or weekend camping trips. They provide all the comforts of home but still allow you to go anywhere you want on land. However, unlike RVs, toy haulers have extra space that allows you to bring along extra "toys" like motorcycles, ATVs and dirt bikes. If
How to Clean 22H Arctic Fox Trailer Water Tank
An Arctic Fox model 22H trailer has a potable water-holding tank with a 46-gallon capacity. Plastic water tanks release a smell into the water if they are not disinfected occasionally. Stagnant water may discolor, smell stale and develop mold and mildew spores.
Fifth-Wheel Trailer Towing Laws in Ohio
Whether your camping travels include a visit to Ohio's Amish country, the shores of Lake Erie or historical sites such as those related to Ohio's iron and steel industry, you are subject to a few specific rules of the road. The fifth-wheel trailer towing laws in Ohio are simple and...
How to Refinish My RV's Clear Coat Surface
Peeling and yellowing clear coat can make your RV appear old and worn. A solid clear coat is your first line of defense against rain, snow and the beating sun. The clear coat provides a protective barrier to prevent moisture from attacking your RV and causing rust and oxidation. Refinishing the clea
How to Load a Camper on a Pickup
You bought the thing, and now you’re anxious to get out on the road and do some camping. The thing is, the camper is sitting on jacks, on blocks, on the ground. It’s up to you to load it on the pickup so you can go. Don’t panic–it’s not all that difficult to load a
How to Reserve an RV Parking Spot Every Time
Reserving a RV parking spot is key to safe travels. We show you how easy it is and why proper RV etiquette can save you from parking on the side of the road.
How to Convert a Used Horse Trailer to a Camper
Camper trailers are expensive, but sometimes a used horse trailer is not. Horse trailers can be converted into camper trailers very economically if you do it yourself. Some people like the idea of re-use, some like the economy of it, and some prefer the lighter, narrower load that a converted horse