RV Inspection And Care

22/03/2025

RV warranties can save you huge amounts of money on RV repair bills. And this article explains why an RV extended warranty is a good choice - https://rvinspectionandcare.com/rv-warranties/

21/03/2025

20/03/2025

Newmar has been building Class A motorhomes for many decades. And you see a lot of them on the road and in RV campgrounds.

But how good are they? And are they worth the money you spend on them? This video helps answer those questions - https://youtu.be/SIe2E92a_K8

19/03/2025

Nobody wants to experience frame damage on their fifth wheel or travel trailer.

So here are a few ways to avoid that:

* Overloading your RV is one of the main causes of frame damage. If you don't know how much your RV weighs, now is the time to get it weighed, perhaps at a local CAT scale, and then make sure that the total weight when all loaded for camping is under the listed GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) for your rig.

* Closely related to total weight is not keeping the weight in the RV distributed properly. So even if you are within the GVWR of your towable, try your best to distribute the weight as evenly across the RV axles as you can.

* One of the biggest causes of frame damage is driving carelessly over bumps, potholes, and uneven ground. This happens a lot with boondockers who take their rig off-road. Whenever you are not on good pavement slow down enough to be sure that you minimize the effects of the terrain you are traveling over. and try to avoid as many hazards as possible.

Do you have any other suggestions for avoiding RV frame damage? Please post them here now!

18/03/2025

4 season RVs let you enjoy RV camping in more kinds of weather. But what makes an RV four season capable? Find out now - https://rvinspectionandcare.com/4-season-rvs/

17/03/2025

The Class C RV is one of the most popular types of motorhomes you can buy.

But there is a multitude of RV manufacturers that make the Class C RV. And many of them do not build their motorhomes with good overall quality.

So this video will help you find out which brands are the best to choose from when you are in the market for a new Class C RV - https://youtu.be/zXYtAkYSeJ8

15/03/2025

Here are some of the worst things you can do when dumping your RV waste tanks at a dumping station:

* Not wearing gloves. Remember what you are working with when dumping waste tanks. It doesn't take long to put on some disposable gloves and you can even do it before you arrive at the station.

* Taking longer than you should. It's a good idea to have the hose all set for connecting and dumping before you get there. And while at the station it's not time for conversations with others or doing other tasks around the RV. It's time to dump and go, for the sake of everyone else in line.

* Not cleaning up after a mess. It's not always possible to have a clean dump even if you do your best to make that happen. And if you spill some, be sure to use the available water hose to clean up the area for the next RVer.

Do you have any ideas about things that shouldn't be done at an RV dump station? Please post them here now!

14/03/2025

13/03/2025

Small Class C RVs are very popular with the buying public. They let you have more living space without being big and bulky to drive.

So who makes the best small Class C RVs then? This video provides my recommendations of some of the best brands and models you can buy - https://youtu.be/TaODYYspNKs

12/03/2025

Here's a reminder that if your RV has been in storage over the winter, it's a good time to replace the anode rod in your Suburban water heater when you de-winterize it.

Of course, if you have an Atwood water heater you probably won't have an anode rod and therefore no replacement is necessary.

But the function of an anode rod is to sacrifice itself to prevent corrosive elements in the water from slowly rusting the water heater tank and causing it to fail relatively soon.

Also, if you have been using your RV through the winter months, it may be a good time to replace that anode rod if it's been about a year since the last replacement. Maybe even sooner if you are in an area with very hard water.

Do you have any other suggestions for caring for an RV water heater? Please post them here now!

11/03/2025

Should you rent or buy an RV? This article explains the advantages of both and what kind of RVer benefits most from each option - https://rvinspectionandcare.com/rent-or-buy-an-rv/

10/03/2025

One of the worst things that can interfere with your enjoyment of RVing is a stinky odor or smell that you just can't seem to get rid of.

And there are lots of causes of RV odors too. But this video covers the most common odors and smells that can develop in an RV and how to get rid of them right away and make sure they don't come back - https://youtu.be/Ek-Bcvd_qpU

08/03/2025

If you are an RVer that treasures your peace and quiet while camping, here are some ways to spot a campground or RV park that tends to be less busy and noisy:

* Look for one that is not close to any attraction that families with children would love to visit. Instead, try to find a park that is away from interstates and busy roads. The RVers that go to those rural parks tend to be more interested in nature instead of activities.

* Look for parks that have fewer extra things to do like mini-golf and playgrounds. Most families with kids that could be noisy tend to want an RV park with all the activities that they can find to keep the kids busy.

* It's not always the case, but very often smaller RV parks will tend to be less noisy too. So the larger a campground is, the more chance there will be some who are noisier than others staying there.

* Read the reviews for every park or campground carefully. Usually if noise is a problem, some of the reviews will mention it and you can be forewarned about staying there.



Do you have any suggestions for finding quieter RV parks or campgrounds? Please post them here now!

07/03/2025

06/03/2025

Having full health insurance coverage for fulltime RVers has always been a bit of a challenge. And nobody wants to be saddled with high medical expenses due to not having good health insurance.

So this video lists several fulltime RVing health insurance plans and options that are viable choices for coverage on your RV travels as a fulltime RVer - https://youtu.be/0X8_XMzYZbY

05/03/2025

As RVers we all know that staying at campgrounds and RV parks that we haven't visited before can be a hit or miss prospect.

Sometimes they're great, and other times we won't plan on going back again.

So here's a resource for all RVers that changes the game considerably. It's called Campground Views and you can check it out here - https://www.campgroundviews.com/

They have over 3300 campgrounds that you can tour through virtually to see what it looks like before you make a reservation there.

This is a very revolutionary concept that can be a big benefit for RVers who like to stay in campgrounds.

And there's also information about 7500+ boondocking spots as well if that's your kind of RV camping.

Best of all, it's free to use. So I think it's definitely worth a look. Enjoy!

Campground Views has 25,000+ campgrounds, RV parks, RV Resorts easily found near me. With 360 video virtual tours this is the best place to find parks near me.

04/03/2025

Are you thinking about buying an RV out of state? Before you do, read this article to protect yourself against fraud - https://rvinspectionandcare.com/buying-an-rv-out-of-state/

03/03/2025

There are several causes of RV accidents and every year there are some RVers who have their adventures cut short or ruined by an RV accident or collision.

This video covers some of the most common causes of RV accidents and also provides good advice to help you avoid them altogether as much as possible - https://youtu.be/DxkK-hN8TyI