RV Life: Safe Tires

Nothing lasts forever and tires are no exception.  Tires are manufactured by bonding rubber to fabric layers and steel cords.  And despite the anti-aging ingredients mixed into the rubber compounds, tires are perishable.  As a consultant to Final Touch Coach Works –...

RV Life: Spring Showers

Last month, we talked mostly about the roofs of our RVs and the potential for water leaks.  With the recent rains that we have received, I thought it would be a good idea to stress a few things.  Most of the damage that an RV can suffer is usually very obvious.  A...

RV Life: It’s Gonna Get Wet

We’re looking at a new year, which usually means the rain is coming.  With our RVs in storage, or just parked for the winter, we need to be sure our RV roofs are watertight.The best choice for this inspection is to have an RV service or repair center do it for you at...

RV Life: Closing It Up

Winter is upon us, and for some, it means a temporary halt to living the RV life.  We will park the RV and close it up for a couple of months.  There are a few things we can do to help our RVs survive the down time.Put a handful of moth balls in a couple of zip-lock...

RV Life: Slowing Down

It was a wonderful summer.  I think we can safely say that, from an RV perspective, “It’s been a great year.”It’s time to start thinking about slowing down and getting the RV ready for winter. Some of us will be putting our RVs into storage; others will be doing...