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		<title>Debunking Portable Air Compressors</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/debunking-portable-air-compressors/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/debunking-portable-air-compressors/#comments</comments>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=13133</guid>
		<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>RV Service:  A View From The Other Side</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/rv-service-a-view-from-the-other-side/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/rv-service-a-view-from-the-other-side/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lug_Nut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Class A Motorhomes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Class B - Camping Van Conversions]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peter Mercer]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[service manager]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=11816</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[All the RV forums and discussions relating to service issues are always from the point of view of the RV owner.  Not that there is anything wrong with that as they are the customer and did pay the big bucks.  But, what would it be like from the view on the other side of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making Modifications to Your RV</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/making-modifications-to-your-rv/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/making-modifications-to-your-rv/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Corgan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Class A Motorhomes]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=12869</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I get asked these questions alot: &#8220;Is it safe to modify my RV? What about my warranty? Will it be voided?&#8221; There is a lot of misinformation floating around about what constitutes a safe mod and what will void your warranty if you do certain kinds of mods. Many RV owners tend to be the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RV Doctor &#8211; RV Hot Skin Test How-To</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/rv-doctor-rv-hot-skin-test-how-to/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/rv-doctor-rv-hot-skin-test-how-to/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Bunzer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electrical power/batteries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RV Doctor]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=12638</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gary,
How do you perform a hot skin test on a recreation vehicle? Also I’ve heard you should still hot skin test a fiberglass sided RV by checking faucets, door frames and windows. How do you do that on a slick side motorhome? - Jay Jones, (Silverdale, WA)
Answer:
Jay, it is indeed true that every RV [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RV Doctor &#8211; Dripping Shower Faucet When Hot Water Heater Is On</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/rv-doctor-dripping-shower-faucet/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/rv-doctor-dripping-shower-faucet/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Bunzer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured 4]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=12632</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear RV Doctor,
We have a single lever faucet on our shower that has a continuous drip when the hot water heater is on. I carefully replaced all the parts within the faucet with a kit, but to no avail. I understand that as water heats it expands, but where does the water normally expand to [...]]]></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>
				<category><![CDATA[Beginning RVing]]></category>
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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>RV Doctor &#8211; A Real RV Plumbing Miracle!</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/rv-doctor-a-real-rv-plumbing-miracle/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/rv-doctor-a-real-rv-plumbing-miracle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Bunzer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Reviews]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=4470</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear RV Doctor,
I think there is something wrong with the monitor panel in my RV. I just dumped both holding tanks and still the 1/4, the 1/2, and the Full lights are lit for the black water holding tank. On the gray tank, it still shows 1/4 full. The water tank, however, registers fine. I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Generator bonding and grounding</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/generator-bonding-and-grounding/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/generator-bonding-and-grounding/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Larry Cad</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electrical power/batteries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Generators]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=12548</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In previous posts we have discussed what is meant by &#8220;bonding&#8221; in an electrical distribution system.  This is an important concept.  If it seems like I am dwelling on this, I want to make sure we are clear on what bonding means.
The ground wire system and the neutral wire system are two separate wire systems.  [...]]]></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>
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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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