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Hydronic Heat In Gas Powered Motor Homes? 2008-03-16 09:00:32 This Sunday looks like it will be a double header. As well as my blog today on “Braking Aids For Steep Grades”, I would like to address a possible new innovation in hydronic heating systems products. Perhaps you read my article of March 2nd covering the heating system choices available today; if not here is a [...] Read more:Motor
, Homes
A Look At Braking Aids for Steep Grades 2008-03-16 07:00:29 Today’s motor homes are coming with bigger engines and ever increasing horse power ratings as buyers demand more performance and the ability to tow heavier loads. Probably less advertised or thought of is controlling this mass while descending steep grades. During long downhill runs, the use of the normal service brakes only, can result in [...]
The Time Has Finally Come! 2008-03-16 06:00:09 Okay, so if you live in the South or Southwest or even the West, you have been able to camp through the winter. Those of us here in the North….I am in Northern Illinois….have been waiting for Spring to arrive. Its not too warm yet, but it is above freezing on a daily [...] Read more:Finally
Camera Metering 2008-03-15 11:00:40 Before we start, to get the most from this post you should have read the previous post on exposure.
The metering system built into your camera is used to adjust the shutter speed & aperture (lens opening) so that the correct amount of light falls on the sensor. Although your camera may be limited to [...] Read more:Camera
Family Fun in South Dakota, part One 2008-03-19 16:00:26 Last summer we loaded up the kids (ages 13,11 and 6) and headed for the hills. The Black Hills of SouthDakota
to be exact. We spent 3 weeks on this trip and easily could have added a couple more. Coming from Michigan along the I-80/I-90 we hit many fun places along the way…
The Jolly Green [...] Read more:Family
, South Dakota
SPECIAL CASES 2008-03-19 09:00:18 In an earlier post we talked about the definition of resistance as being the opposition to the flow of electrical current measured in ohms. We can calculate the resistance of an electrical circuit using ohm’s law if we know the voltage and the current in the circuit. The amount of resistance in a circuit can [...]
Exercising your RV Generator 2008-03-19 02:33:25
Click on video player above for more tips on caring for your RV generator
When I worked at a RV dealership, every spring our service department was booked with appointments for generators that either wouldn’t start, or if they did start they had that all too familiar surging sound. This was a result of letting the generator [...] Read more:Exercising
, Generator
Backing up your Trip Journal Content - Part 2 (Blogs) 2008-03-18 20:20:35 Last week I reviewed the elements of archiving through the MyTripJournal
system. This week I’ll review how to back up blog content with 3 of the web’s most popular blogging sites: Blogger, Typepad and WordPress. For the most part, these backups are free, but they are very different from the interactive [...] Read more:Backing
, Content
, Blogs
Wheel Bearings, Lubrication and Adjustment. 2008-03-18 06:22:07 Well before I had my old man’s moment this week and wrote about the sap runnin’ and Maple Sugarin’ as it called up here we were talking about jacking the rig safely up to get ready to pack the wheel bearings.
Now if you remember, we have the rig up and on safety stands so that [...]
Wanta Drink ? 2008-03-17 19:21:29 Howdy
Water. . It’s one of the most important parts of the self-contained RV lifestyle and something a buddy of mine has a problem with. His “fresh” water tank was pouring out green stuff and stank like - well, it was bad !!
For the most part, there are few problems and so we [...] Read more:Drink
The Rally Featured in USA Today 2008-03-21 13:31:13 The RV world gets national attention as The Rally
in Perry, GA and the RV lifestyle are featured on the front page of USA Today
’s Travel section. Check out a great video featuring the dog show, another video comparing a nice class A motorhome to a practical pop up camper and an interesting article of the RV lifestyle for those that haven’t savored the joy [...] Read more:Featured
, USA Today
RV Generator Control Systems – Part 12 2008-03-21 10:00:52 A generator control board must:
1. Receive a start signal from a manual switch or an outside source such as a remote switch or a system management panel. These could be positive or negative voltage signals depending on the engineer that designed it.
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, Control
, Systems
Top States for RV Friendly Casinos - Part 2 2008-03-21 09:42:14 Two weeks ago I started this series by featuring the Mississippi casinos that welcome RVers with southern hospitality. This week we’ll look to the west for a state that offers many great RV destinations along with some of the top scenic routes in the country. This state ranks second only to Nevada in number of casinos with [...] Read more:States
, Friendly
Odor Control in Your RV - Part 5 - Evacuation 2008-03-20 11:38:00 In part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4 of this series of posts I’ve discussed how venting, additives, waste component systems, and holding tank blockages can play a role in odor control in your RV. Today, I’ll discuss the actual procedures for dumping your tanks.
Correct Evacuation Procedures
1. Always wear disposable protective [...] Read more:Control
RV Cooking Show - Chiles & Huevos Rancheros 2008-03-20 09:42:05 Today I’ll share with you a tour I took last summer of Albuquerque’s 505 Chile Factory so you can learn all about the various types of chile peppers. I’ll then show you how to prepare one of my favorite dishes — huevos rancheros.
Just click on the play button below to watch as I prepare [...] Read more:Chiles
What we did last weekend… 2008-03-19 22:04:32 As some of you may already know, we are currently workamping in Northern California. Santa Rosa to be exact. We are about 50 miles from San Francisco to the south and about 70 miles from Sacramento to the north east.
Northern CA offers many interesting places to visit. We have been able to visit several while [...]
Motor Home Steep Grade Driving Techniques 2008-03-23 07:00:58 Last week, we looked at what was available in compression type braking features and techniques. This week we will focus on some real world braking applications and operating tips. The first group will cover all sizes and groups of coaches, from gas units to heavy diesels.
All Categories of coaches:When approaching a grade that [...] Read more:Motor
, Grade
, Driving
Maiden Voyage! 2008-03-23 06:00:49 Here I am, sitting in my new trailer down in Kentucky at my parents place. Ahhhhh….our first camping trip with the new trailer and the new tow vehicle! It is really quite nice. We love the Rockwood trailer and have been working the kinks out on this first trip.
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, Voyage
, Maiden Voyage
Improving Your Flash Pictures 2008-03-22 12:00:26 Most point & shoot cameras and many DSLRs come with a built in flash. This can be useful when you don’t have enough light for the shutter speed or aperture you desire. In some cases you have little control of the camera’s flash - it decides when it is needed & automatically fires. [...] Read more:Pictures
, Flash
Helping Others Enjoy the Boondocking Lifestyle 2008-03-22 07:39:53 Yesterday was the last day of the Tucson Life On Wheels RV Conference. Because of the economy, gas prices, etc. the turnout was below last year, which was saddening. However, the students and instructors were as enthusiastic as any previous year, reinforcing the importance of the program and its superb educational classes and seminars. [...] Read more:Helping
, Others
“Alaska: RV Adventure of a Lifetime!” 2008-03-20 12:39:55 Spring is here! Our conversation will now switch from RV’ing Baja to planning for “Alaska
: RV Adventure
of a Lifetime
!”. This week I’ve posted our popular monthly newsletter “Tales from the Open Road”. To get the newsletter and links check out our website at www.rvadventurevideos.comPlease feel free to email me any questions about RV’ing [...]
Computer Offices in a 30 ft. Motorhome 2008-03-20 11:24:22 When you need a home office, and you live in a motorhome, you need to make some modifications. We’ve been living and working in our 30 ft class C for almost 5 years now. I’ve compiled some photos and put together a slide show/video of how we customized it to include 2 computer offices. You [...] Read more:Computer
, Offices
Get the most from your RV refrigerator 2008-03-26 02:34:26 Click on video player to view clip
RV refrigerators, for the most part, are efficient. In many cases it is something the owner does that makes the refrigerator less efficient. For starters keep in mind that your RV refrigerator is different from the one in your house. Your RV refrigerator doesn’t use a compressor or any [...]
The Joys of Not Being a Caveman 2008-03-25 18:30:43 Howdy !
Indoor plumbing is one of the greatest inventions made by modern man, leastways that’s what my Granny used to say - and after using the ol’ Outhouse for my first dozen or so years I gotta agree !! The inventor of the of the RV/Marine toilet goes unsung but not forgotten by the [...]
Sweet on Camping 2008-03-25 15:02:56 With the advent of the web, information on any topic you could imagine is no further than a mouse-click away. But with all these resources, where do you start when researching a camping-related question? You could “Google It.” But if you’re wise there is a more targeted starting point…
David Sweet
has organized quite an amazing [...] Read more:Camping
The Gooey Part Of Wheel Bearing Lubrication 2008-03-25 09:56:17 Now we have the rig jacked up and the front wheels off. On most big rigs the wheel bearing cover is held on by a circle of bolts, either 5/16ths or 3/8ths bolts. The lighter rigs, class C’s and B’s for the most part still use the stamped steel hub caps that knock right off.
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Life On Wheels 2008-03-25 09:11:47 We’re on the road heading back from the Life On Wheels
RV Conference in Tucson. It was, as always a delight and joy to meet a wide variety of folks, all sharing the same dream. Life on wheels is one of the greatest programs around. Born out of a dream of Gaylord Maxwell, it has [...]
On the Trail…in Capitol Reef National Park 2008-03-25 08:20:02 Tucked away in central Utah, Capitol
Reef National
Park is one of the little known and little visited U.S. national parks that should be high on everybody’s list of places to go. The scenery is simply staggering, the crowds non-existent, and there are great camping facilities inside the park and just outside the gate on [...] Read more:Trail
, National Park
On the Trail…in North America 2008-03-24 12:33:45 Welcome to On the Trail
, a travel blog for RVers. In the weeks and months ahead, join me as I report from all over the United States and Canada. I’ll be poking my nose into interesting places, talking to all kinds of people, and offering readers all sorts of ideas about places to visit and things [...] Read more:North
, America
, North America
It all flows downhill, right? 2008-03-24 12:18:54 Any plumber knows the meaning of this term. And when “it” no longer flows downhill, he stands to make money by finding out why and fixing the problem. To the RV owner, keeping “it” flowing downhill usually is not a money issue, but can lead to great frustration and messy sanitation issues both for you [...]
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