RV Tips

Here are some tried and true tips for people who own RV's and would like to improve the Rving experience.


1. Turn the water off at the outside water connection because while you are gone:

a. your hose might fail – leaking, spraying and wasting water
b. a faucet drip or leak may overfill a tank if the valve is closed
c. the black water tank could backup (and possibly burst) if toilet is leaky or not properly closed
d. on a hot day water line pressure in your hose, and in turn your RV plumbing, will increase
e. if a pipe connections leaks or bursts and the water is left on you will return to a flooded RV


2. Turn your water heater off while you are gone to:

a. save propane or electricity
b. preserve the electric heating element – less use = longer life
c. decrease mineral deposits – they increase with heat
d. keep water line pressure down – reducing the risk of interior lines leaking at connections
e. save your heating element in case of water heater tank leaks or failure
f. practice safety by turning off heat related appliances


3. Be aware of weather in the area you are visiting:

a. adjust vents for possible rain or wind (if you do not have Maxx Air vent covers or a Fantastic Fan)
b. set A/C 5 to 10 degrees cooler than expected temps so it will cycle on and off during warmer days
c. open cupboard doors that share an outside wall if you expect it to get extremely hot
d. turn off propane and electric heat for safety
e. and my #1 “weather” tip – close your awning – no matter what the expected weather – unless it is extremely secured

FYI – always close your awning – secured or not – during strong wind storms. The arms may not bend but the fabric will shred – I’ve seen it and it’s not a pretty picture.

While these tips may not insure you from all woes they will eliminate many “unforeseen” circumstances that could really put a cramp in your RVing adventure.

Happy traveling!!