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	<title>RV Camping Blog &#187; RV Education 101</title>
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		<title>Debunking Portable Air Compressors</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/debunking-portable-air-compressors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beginning RVing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I think most RVers understand the importance of maintaining proper tire inflation pressure. The problem is if you wait until you&#8217;re on the road to check tire pressure the tires are too hot for correct evaluation. Checking the inflation pressure when you stop to refuel doesn’t make sense; you will get higher pressure readings and if [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RV Educated? Calculating Propane Usage</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/rv-educated-calculating-propane-usage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=12960</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Did you ever plan an RV trip to a remote area and wonder how long the LP gas in your LP cylinders or LP tank would last? If so there is a way there is a way to roughly calculate propane usage. 

The first piece of the puzzle is knowing how much propane is in your RV [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carbon Monoxide Reminder</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/carbon-monoxide-reminder/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/carbon-monoxide-reminder/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family Camping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[First Aid]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[RV Education 101]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=12914</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Every year, around this time, I like to remind people about the dangers of carbon monoxide gas. Whether in your home or your RV, when you fire up the furnace and bring out the portable heaters to help stay warm, there is the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide gas is invisible, odorless, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s your RV Emergency Escape Plan?</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/whats-your-rv-emergency-escape-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/whats-your-rv-emergency-escape-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beginning RVing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Driving Safety]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[RV Education 101]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=12783</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When we plan a trip in our RV we tend to think about all of the good aspects of the upcoming adventure. Where we are going, what we’ll do when we get there, and all of the things we will see and experience along the way. What we don’t really think about is what if [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Extend the Life of your RV Awnings</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/extend-the-life-of-your-rv-awnings/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/extend-the-life-of-your-rv-awnings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=12639</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Awnings are a great feature to have on your RV. There are several different types of RV awnings and they serve different purposes. There are window and door awnings that provide shade and keep rain away from your RV windows or entry door.  There are slide-out awnings that help protect the top of the slide-out [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Battery Storage &amp; Maintenance</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/winter-battery-storage-maintenance/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/winter-battery-storage-maintenance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:46:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beginning RVing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electrical power/batteries]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[RV Education 101]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=12513</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I was recently asked a question and felt like the answer could be useful to lots of RVers, so I am using the question as the topic for this article.
Q: Hi Mark, we live in Colorado and we are preparing our RV for storage. I just had the RV winterized, but I am concerned about how [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pre-Departure Maintenance Checks</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/09/pre-departure-maintenance-checks/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/09/pre-departure-maintenance-checks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:22:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beginning RVing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Driving Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General RVing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RV Chassis information]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=12318</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RV Winterizing 101 (Part 2)</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/09/rv-winterizing-101-part-2/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/09/rv-winterizing-101-part-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beginning RVing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General RVing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Modifications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RV Chassis information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RV Education 101]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[how to winterize RV]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=12199</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We enjoy using our RV as much as possible throughout the year.  But when you can’t use your RV, for whatever reasons and temperatures are approaching freezing, it’s important that you protect it. Last week I talked about preparing your RV’s interior, exterior and chassis for storage during the colder winter months. I mentioned at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RV Winterizing 101 (Part 1)</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/09/rv-winterizing-101-part-1/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/09/rv-winterizing-101-part-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beginning RVing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General RVing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RV Chassis information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RV Education 101]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=12040</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s always sad to come to the realization that another camping season is winding down.  Part of this realization is preparing the RV for winter storage, so it will be ready to go camping again next spring.  My guess is that most RV owners, especially those in cold climate regions, refer to this winter storage [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trailer Sway; Part 2</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/09/trailer-sway-part-2/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/09/trailer-sway-part-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:42:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beginning RVing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General RVing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RV Education 101]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RV How-To]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RV Maintenance/Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RV Tech]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tow Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Towing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[controlling sway]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[RV University]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=11958</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In last week&#8217;s article I talked about what trailer sway is, and I ended the article by listing some of the most important items associated with trailer sways. This week we want to discuss some of the ways to help control trailer sway based on these causes for trailer sway.

If you missed last week&#8217;s article you can [...]]]></description>
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