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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 →

A bit of a new Twist on Winterizing

Since I’ve been living in Texas I have only winterized our travel trailer by blowing the water lines out with compressed air. Then I use RV Antifreeze in the sink and shower traps and in the toilet bowl. This year… Continue Reading →

Winterizing Begins Now.

This is a repost of one of our previous blogs. Why? Because winterizing is starting now, not only up in the northern states, but in the south as well. Many folks are worried about having another “Texas Freeze” and have… Continue Reading →

LP Drop Test

So I had a sneaking suspicion that my recalled LP regulator wouldn’t show up at the Dealership before our big trip. I confirmed that it was on back order with our manufacturer and that there was no current ETA. Therefore… Continue Reading →

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