2005 Mandalay 40 D

2005 Mandalay 40 D Previously $129,995 – Now $129,000 This diesel coach has 2 full wall slideouts and features leather furniture, tiled kitchen floor and entry, dining table with 2 chairs, and more! Offered from Mark’s RV & Boat Superstore in Churchville, NY. Learn more about this 2005 Mandalay 40 D! See more used RVs at  Read More →

More about RV showers

Many people tracked down my email address to send me a message that the link to my last post, “RV Showers – Yours of the Campground’s,” would not work. The problem was the apostrophe in it. The link should now be good. I have found another reason to use my own RV shower. A little background. We are at a lovely RV park, Mad River Rapids RV Park, in Arcata, CA. We had an axle break due to a frozen bearing in our NeverLube hub. It blew a tire – fortunately. Because of the tire we pulled over right away. A fire was just starting so I grabbed the extinguisher by the door to the 5th wheel and George successfully put it out. In the meantime, we have been waiting for parts from Mor/ryde and one of their suppliers, Kodiak. As if today, we’ve been here two weeks. The RV park has a nice jacuzzi that we have enjoyed – until Monday. After the weekend they apparently double-dosed it with bromine. It not only smells strong but George now has bumps all over his legs and I have a small patch of bumps on one leg. We are both sensitive to bromine, George extremely so. We showered in the park showers last night to get the smell off. Their whole system must use bromine because we could still smell the odor on our skins. (Their showers are nice, by the way.) After emptying the gray water tank this morning I took a shower in ours. We have a double filter just before the intake to remove chemicals. What a difference. Not all public showers have a strong chlorine... Read more

Green Tea: A Natural Alternative to Sugary Sodas

By Lynn Difley If you are looking for an alternative to soda, diet soda, or sugary beverage, I have a great idea for you–green tea. If you haven’t discovered the many benefits of drinking green tea, let me go through just some of the reasons you will want to switch from sugar-laden sodas, and make yourself a cup of tea–green tea that is. Green tea has been around for centuries, mainly in the orient where its positive health benefits are accepted. Green tea is the second most popular beverage consumed in the world (behind water). The health benefits of green tea are mainly due to polyphenols, which are antioxidants. These substances scavenge free radicals, (damaging compounds in the body that can alter cells and cause cell death). Free radicals are thought to contribute to the aging process as well as the development of such health problems as cancer and heart disease. The polyphenols in green tea can neutralize free radicals and reduce or even prevent some of the damage they cause. Studies have mixed results but some of the more positive findings are that green tea may help prevent arteriosclerosis, or coronary artery disease. Research has shown that green tea lowers total cholesterol and raises the HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) in animals and people. Emerging clinical studies suggest that the polyphenols in green tea may play an important role in the prevention of cancer. Green tea has also been shown to be helpful in reducing the inflammation associated with... Read more

Pre-Departure Maintenance Checks

When you head out on a trip in your RV you look forward to the sights and scenery along the way, and to the fun you will have when you arrive at your final destination. Nothing will ruin all of the fun and adventure quicker than an unexpected breakdown.    There are three basic types of maintenance for your RV, preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance and emergency maintenance. The lack of preventive maintenance and/or scheduled maintenance will eventually result in emergency maintenance. If you don’t check the air pressure in your tires (preventive maintenance) the under-inflated tire over heats and prematurely fails resulting in emergency maintenance.  There are pre-departure safety checks and pre-departure maintenance checks you should make on your RV prior to leaving on a trip. Today we are going to concentrate on some of  the maintenance checks you should make before hitting the road.  Check all fluid levels: a      Engine Oil: Automotive wise this is perhaps the most important PM check you can make. Check your engine oil on a regular basis. Add oil as required, but do not overfill. Consult your owner’s manual for the type of oil to use. Have the oil and oil filter changed at manufacturers service intervals.  b.      Transmission Fluid: Transmissions in motorhomes and tow vehicles get worked extremely hard. Transmission fluid cools and lubricates the transmission. Checking and maintaining the fluid will extend the life of the transmission. Follow... Read more

2009 Dutchmen Grand Juction 35TRE

2009 Dutchmen Grand Juction 35TRE Previously $73,546 – Now $53,995 39 ft. fifth wheel with 3 slideouts. Features flat-screen TV, fireplace, dining table w/ 4 chairs, satellite dish, oven, microwave, 4-door fridge, slideout toppers and more! Offered from McClains RV in Lake Dallas, TX. Learn more about this 2009 Dutchmen Grand Juction 35TRE! As featured on  Read More →

Top 10 Pet Safe Vehicles

Pet Safety Advocate Bark Buckle UP and Online Automotive Consumer Advocate Edmunds.com Announce the Top 10 Pet Safe Vehicles Traveling in the car with the family pet is a common necessity for many of America’s 71 million pet owners – 82 percent of dogs travel in cars during their lifetime. However, 98 percent of dogs travel unrestrained in moving vehicles, leaving both pets and the passengers vulnerable to injury in the event of a traffic accident. In a 35 mile per hour collision, an unrestrained 60-pound pet becomes a 2,700 pound projectile and can do much harm to other passengers. In collaboration with the pet-safety experts from Bark Buckle UP, Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has published a list of the Top 10 Pet Safe Vehicles that make driving with pets safer and more convenient. “It’s in everyone’s best interest for drivers to ensure that pets and their gear are safe and secure while on the road,” said Kevin Smith, Edmunds.com’s Editorial Director. “The best vehicles for pet owners are the ones with plenty of room and pet safety features such as tri-climate control, fold-flat rear seats, rear back-up cameras, sliding rear doors, and side airbags.” The top 10 2009 cars and trucks most highly recommended for safe pet travel, in alphabetical order, are: 1. Dodge Journey 2. Ford Flex 3. GMC Acadia 4. Hyundai Tucson 5. Jeep Liberty 6. Kia Borrego 7. Mazda 5 8. Mitsubishi Outlander 9. Subaru Tribeca 10. Volvo XC70 “Regardless... Read more

Are you Online while Driving?

by Chris Guld, Geeks on Tour I remember when we had to schlep our laptop up to the RV park’s office and plug in to their phone line in order to use dial-up to get online.  Then came Wi-Fi.  You could browse the Internet from the comfort of your RV.  We even got a Datastorm Satellite dish that gave us high-speed Internet *wherever* we were parked – in the middle of the desert, or in the most remote national forest.  What luxury that was.  We live fulltime in our motorhome and we need to work to make our living.  Our work is primarily on our website so it’s important that we be able to connect wherever we are. Read more  Read More →

2004 Beaver Monterey

2004 Beaver Monterey Previously $154,000 – Now $134,000 40 ft. diesel coach sleeps 4, with 3 slides. Features leather sofa & cab seats, dining table w/ 2 chairs, washer/dryer and more! Comes with 24 month full coverage warranty. Offered from Enterprise RV in Kelowna, BC. Learn more about this 2004 Beaver Monterey ! As featured on  Read More →

Where do Snowbirds Go Between Summer and Winter?

By Bob Difley The threat of early winter snows, sometimes arriving as early as October in the higher elevations of the Sierras, Cascades, and Coast Ranges, snowbirds, along with the feathered version of migrating birds, are starting to make plans for heading south. However, with daytime temps still topping 100 degrees in the lower desert snowbird roosts like the Coachella Valley in California, and the lower Colorado River, Phoenix, and Tucson areas of Arizona, you might want to consider heading for one of the high deserts for a month or so. Read more  Read More →

RV Weekly Round-Up (Sept. 19-25, 2009)

Check out these highlights of RV-related news, events and video from this past fortnight. 1. Winnebago Via Showcased at Washington, DC, Event: Winnebago Industries, Inc., the nation’s top-selling motor home manufacturer, recently showcased the all-new high-mileage Class A Winnebago Via motorhome for participants in the Forum on Stimulating Economic Vitality and Resource Conservation, a gathering of top national and state tourism and park leaders hosted by the U.S. Department of Interior. The event was held in downtown Washington, D.C., on September 15, and allowed key RV industry leaders, state tourism officials, the managers of public lands and others to discuss increasing visits by Americans to national parks while making this use sustainable. Read more  Read More →

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