2011 RV Tips and Tricks

 

• Put moth balls near the propane lines of the water heater and refrigerator. This will deter spiders.
• To protect your RV’s plumbing, use a water pressure regulator when connected to any water source.
• Use an auto battery charger to charge your batteries.
• Have quarters available for unexpected events such as meter parking, coin-operated showers, laundry, tolls etc.
• To avoid blow-outs, tire damage and to optimize gas mileage, maintain proper tire pressure. Should be checked often.
• Use a plug-in voltage meter to monitor amps. Despite your rig’s abilities, you can only use up to the amps available from the source.
• Always drain the black-water holding tank first. Then drain the gray-water. This helps to clean out your hose.
• Use your generator to operate the roof air conditioner instead of the dash A/C. It cools your rig down quicker. Your vehicle’s engine will not get so hot and it will run more efficiently.
• Use an outside sediment water filter on any water source. 
• Use Velcro tape for hanging and fastening things in your RV.
• Save power by using fluorescent lights.
• To conserve power, run the water heater only when necessary.
• RV furnaces use a lot of power. To conserve your power supply, lower the heater temperature, wear warmer clothing and use an extra blanket.
• Park your RV in shady locations and use your awning to keep it cooler inside.
• Put screen wire in your rubber bumper plugs to prevent bees from nesting.
• Fabric softener sheets placed in drawers, closets, and other strategic locations in an RV prevents musty odors and that “closed up” smell
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