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Engine monitors: Drive with safety – and frugality

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By Greg Illes In 1996, the U.S. auto manufacturers began adhering to (another) new standard. This time it was the On-Board Diagnostic port, or OBD...

Losing water from fresh tank vent on steep grades?

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  Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking.  Hello Bob, You gave me some great advice a few months ago when I asked about...

A reminder of staying hyper-attentive while driving

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It pays to be cautious when driving or towing your RV. You can’t stop as well as you can with a passenger car. In...

Big rig? Let LAMPHUS warn other drivers where you are

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  By Bob Difley If you drive a big rig with a car in tow, you might want to alert some distracted drivers around you to...

How often do you use your phone or text while driving?

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  In issue 797 of the RVtravel.com newsletter, editor Chuck Woodbury talks about texting or phone use while driving. How would you describe your habits?...

Will weight on rear of RV trailer off-balance the rig?

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By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...

RV driving: Understanding grade signs

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you're new to RVing, or have spent your time in the Midwest flatlands, first hitting mountain country can...

RV insurance — Never leave home without it!

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  Dear RV Shrink: We just bought a new Montana 5th wheel last month. We are in a great park in Bradenton Beach, Florida, and...

Don’t let summer (or spring) storms blast your RV

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  By Russ and Tiña De Maris Summer is a great time for the RVer to get out on the road. There are plenty of places...

Geritol posse rides again — as parking lot enforcement

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  Dear RV Shrink: My wife and I spent a wonderful few days in one of Arizona’s most beautiful “Sky Islands” high above Green Valley,...

How do you perceive your RV driving safety?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris How do you as an RVer perceive yourself as a driver? If you're anything like respondents to a 2015...

Wire-free camera helps prevent collisions, provides safety

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  By Bob Difley Hyndsight Vision Systems is taking a big step forward in the consumer vision industry with the introduction of their new portable, wire-free...

RV driving on snow or ice

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Winter is decidedly upon us. If you're the typical RVer, your rig is probably tucked in, taking a deserved...

Advice about when to replace tires may be wrong

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  How much tread do you have left on your tires? When is it time to replace them? One traditional piece of advice is to...

VIDEO: Buying an RV? Pay attention to its height!

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 All but the smallest RVs are nine to 12 feet high, some even higher. If you plan to spend any time on backroads, where...

Motorhome braking system options

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you're thinking about a big Class A rig, fired by a diesel engine, listen up. That great big...

How to prevent RV rollover accidents

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you drive a motorized RV, your chances of a rollover are higher than if you drive a passenger...

Surviving a tire blowout

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris "Tire blowout: A rapid loss of inflation pressure of a pneumatic tire leading to an explosion." – Wikipedia Having a...

Tips for safe driving around big rigs

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By Russ and Tiña De MarisWhile the number of "big truck" accidents on America's roads seems to be trending down, don't let that cause...

RV rearview mirror/camera system provides HD recording

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By Bob DifleyPyle Audio®, manufacturers of outdoor recreational sports gear and home, car and pro audio equipment, releases the Dual Camera & Monitor DVR...

Prepare for steep grades

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By Russ and Tiña De MarisFor some of us, heading out to the amusement park and taking a ride on the roller coaster is...

Simplify backing into your RV space

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By Steve Savage Mobility RV Service If you tow, I suspect you — like most of us — have suffered through the stress that comes along...

Every traveler needs a good weather app, or two

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By Chris Guld, Geeks on Tour When traveling by RV, you need to know the weather to decide: • When to stop driving for the day...

Driving your RV part 2: Coping with size

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Looking at the RVs owned by some new RVers, you might think they made their purchase at a scratch...

Open alcohol container in your RV? You may be breaking the law!

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  By Russ and Tiña De Maris A man's home is his castle — so says English law. Since an RV for many is a home, does...

How to help children enjoy RVing

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By Jim Twamley Do kids really enjoy RVing? While having a haircut last week the topic of RVing came up. My barber was a young...

Needless deaths on the RV highway

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By Chuck Woodbury editor, RVtravel.com This was originally published in January, 2012 There was a terrible traffic accident last week. A rented motorhome with 13 people on...

Does the AEROplus wind deflector really improve gas mileage?

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician When Australian caravan accessories manufacturer Purple Line contacted us to try out their new AEROplus wind deflector, I met the...

Be prepared for RV breakdowns

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician It really doesn't matter what form of "transportation" you use, breakdowns happen. Whether it's a car, plane, cruise ship, yacht...

Steel wheel chocks keep you from rolling away

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV Technician Parking an RV on any kind of incline, especially if it's a trailer, can be a dangerous proposition. In the...

TireTraker monitors tire pressure and temperature wirelessly

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Your RV's tires are near the top of the list of safety features that you don't want to take any chances with, like hoping...

Do-it-yourself back-up camera install?

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By Ted Choat with Russ and Tiña De Maris Ted, who claims to be 148 years old, writes, "Anything labeled 'easier' gets my vote." So...

Giving a warning — with a dose of humor

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By RVtravel.com staff I followed this truck for a few miles on I-5 in northern California. I liked the passing instructions printed on the back....

Tooling around — with a truck toolbox

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By Jim Twamley I pulled my 5th wheel next to my assigned RV site in the pouring rain. I had a hard time backing into...

Traffic accident? Your cell phone camera could save the day

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Traffic accident overtake you? First, make sure everyone is safe and that medical assistance isn't needed. Then there's the big paper exchange. Do you...

Beware: RV awnings can become missiles

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It's a good idea before hitting the highways this spring to give your RV a thorough maintenance inspection and make any necessary repairs. One...

What octane is best for your RV or tow vehicle?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris It's a question that stirs up a lot of feelings, but first the factoids: The "octane rating" listed on...

Truck stop fueling tips

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris   If your RV runs on diesel, you may wonder about filling up at the truck islands. Some RVers feel...

Overweight RVs: An industry and consumers’ problem

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By Greg Gerber editor, RV Daily Report There has been a lot of discussion in recent years about overweight RVs. Most of the talk centers around...

Shovel your way out of trouble

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By Greg Illes Sure, the best way to get unstuck: "Don't get stuck in the first place." Ah, but despite the most honorable of intentions,...

Avoiding white-knuckle mountain pass driving

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By Jim Twamley   The mountain passes of the Western United States are breathtaking for beauty, but often dangerous for unprepared RVers. If you're not accustomed...

Get into the RV parking “routine”

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By Jim Twamley A novice RVer with a 5th wheel pulled in next to us one day with a sparkling new $60,000 unit. Pulling in,...

Oh, deer! Don’t get clobbered by a leaping Cervidae!

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By Richard Hughes When deer or elk are about to cross the road, the natural urge is to lay on the horn. This can disorient...

This single-wheel trailer makes taking your motorcycle a snap

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By Steve Willey My Ford E450 chassis motorhome, like most, comes loaded within 200 pounds of maximum rear axle weight. I could not hang a...

RV entertainment: Government-provided road signs

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By Jim Twamley As a long time RVer I've crossed the country back and forth and enjoy seeing unusual signs. We frequently see signs that...

Fill-up time: regular or premium?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris "If a little is good, a lot more must be better!" It's a common equation to a lot of...

Put some good skid wheels on to protect your rig

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By Greg Illes My RV is a 2003 Itasca model, and it came equipped with some simple skid bumpers bolted to the back ends...

Avoid big trouble: know your RV’s height

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris It should be intuitive for RVers, but a British insurance firm has the "straight up" facts: If you keep...

Shake, rattle, roll down the road — but the crystal stays put

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By Jim Twamley It's often been said that by driving or pulling our rigs down the road we expose them to earthquake-like conditions. It's a...

Use a TPMS for easy tire pressure monitoring

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By Greg Illes A while back I drove a boat-on-trailer 100 miles at night to the Sacramento River Delta area. We camped overnight to get...
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