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Driving an RV for the first time can be an intimidating experience and may even be why some people decide that RV life isn’t for them. Still, plenty of people out there have gotten over their fear and now feel comfortable behind the wheel of a big rig camper. If you are the new owner of an RV but are worried about driving, here are some tips to consider before hitting the road. Get to Know Your RV RVs are complicated vehicles, and it seems they come with more bells and whistles e …

RVs allow you to easily escape the hustle and bustle of your everyday life and explore the great outdoors. If your RV's air quality is making it difficult to enjoy the fresh air of nature when you are traveling, read on for some tips to freshen up your rig. Dust & sanitize regularly. Dust can build up quickly, and even if seeing it around your camper doesn’t particularly bother you, breathing it in will. Avoid this by dusting every few days with a dry cloth or duster pad. In addition, …

Traveling around the country in an RV requires increased fuel and energy management awareness. As an RV owner, you are responsible for calculating energy consumption because you will not always have access to a permanent source and thus run the risk of running out during your trips. In a previous blog post, we discussed the basics of RV electrical systems as a power source. In this article, we will discuss another power source that RVs utilize while on the road: propane. You will often h …

RV air conditioners are notoriously loud, and many people have just accepted that as a fact. Air conditioners rely on vapor-compression refrigeration to cool your space, whether in your RV or home. Vapor-compression refrigeration systems, or VCRS, work to remove heat from the ambient air and return cooled air into the space by circulating refrigerant through a cycle of phase changes in a closed-loop system. VCRS involve spinning fans and running motors, which, when attached to your RV's …

Elkhart, Indiana, was first deemed the “Trailer Capital of the World” in 1948 by the National press and continues to be known as the RV Capital of the World today. This Northern Indiana region produces more than 80% of RVs globally; that’s a lot! If you own an RV, chances are it was manufactured in or near Elkhart, Indiana. There are about 40 manufacturers in the Elkhart area today, accounting for some 100 brands of RV. Elkhart, Indiana, is a must-visit to truly appreciate the RV …