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3316 Miles, 12.3 MPG, and a list of repairs!

After 3316 miles and averaging 12.3 miles per gallon; our yearly trip to Wisconsin is complete. However, the results of the trip will be with us for a while! This trip was filled with more than a few surprises. None… Continue Reading →

Don’t leave the RV Lot before knowing these things!

Everyday new RV owners leave the Dealership lots after a very limited orientation on how their RV operates. This is why you will see so many posts on-line that start with the words “Newbee here, wondering how…”. Dealerships for the… Continue Reading →

Schwintek Motor Replacement

My third and hopefully last blog about our kitchen slide Schwintek motor. For the details on how we got to this point click here. My Son Jeff and Daughter In-law Corrine arrived at camp yesterday afternoon. Tammy and I went… Continue Reading →

Schwintek Motor 2

I was hoping that things would go smoothly as we set up after arriving at our campground in Oklahoma. However, it only took five minutes before our Schwintek motor failed. It became apparent quickly that the motor was completely shot…. Continue Reading →

New Shoes for the Travel Trailer

So, it’s been five years and about 18000 miles on our Travel Trailers Goodyear Endurance Tires. Tammy and I have a lot of great memories thanks to those tires! After our last trip I could tell we were getting to… Continue Reading →

A Common RV Odor Issue

What is a common RV odor Issue? Well, it’s not what you might think. There are many things that can cause odor issues in a Travel Trailer. Most of the time odors revolve around improper grey or black tank maintenance…. Continue Reading →

A Word of Caution on this Hot Weather

Here in Texas we jumped from really cool spring weather to hot 90+ temperatures overnight! While this really kicks camping into high gear there are some things to keep in mind before you travel. Plus, I want to offer a… Continue Reading →

The Schwintek Slide System Debate

Lately there has been a lot of debate regarding the Schwintek Slide system. I’d like to start by saying that the Grand Design Imagine Trailer that we currently own (2017 2950RL) is the first Travel Trailer that we have owned… Continue Reading →

Please Check The Propane Detector on Your Travel Trailer!

Never take for granted that your detectors are good in your travel trailer. This not only means fire detectors but also your propane detector. Unlike your fire detector you don’t need to change batteries in your propane detector. The Propane… Continue Reading →

With the New Year comes New Responsibilities

With the new year, comes new responsibilities, or maybe just a review of the old ones. Here are just a few ideas to help you get a handle on the off-season responsibilities. For instance, make sure that you replace the… Continue Reading →

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